New Year's Day

New Year's Day Facts & Quotes

• Baby New Year is the most common symbol associated with this holiday.  He is a toddler dressed in a diaper, hat, and sash bearing the numbers of the new year.  The myth states that he matures into an old man during the course of the year.  On December 31st, he hands his hat and sash to the new Baby New Year.
• In early Roman calendar New Year was celebrated on March 1st. The new celebration of New Year on January 1st started in Rome in 153 BC. The New Year was moved to January because it was a month when two newly elected Roman consuls began their tenure, which reflected the beginning of civil year.
• In medieval Europe celebrations of New Year on January 1st were not always observed. Sometimes it was celebrated on Dec. 25th, March 1st and March 25th (The Feast of the Annunciation).
• Gregorian calendar came into force in 1582, which replaced the Julian calendar. It was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII. After adoption of Gregorian calendar, January 1st was restores as New Year’s day.
• All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

New Year's Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Visit Times Square and watch the ball drop in New York City to celebrate the New Year.
• Sing Auld Lang Sine and kiss a loved one at the stroke of midnight.
• Make new resolutions for the upcoming year and let go of what happened in the previous one.
• Take advantage of New Year's Eve skiing at a local ski hill near you. Usually the hills are less crowded and offer discounts on this holiday.
• New year – means new trails to hike. Go hiking on a New Years day to make a good start from day one and get motivated.

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