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{{Infobox holiday | {{Infobox holiday | ||
| holiday_name = New Year's Day | | holiday_name = New Year's Day | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| caption = The New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square, New York City | | caption = The New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square, New York City | ||
| observed_by = [[United States]] and many other countries | | observed_by = [[United States]] and many other countries | ||
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| celebrating = Beginning of the Gregorian calendar year | | celebrating = Beginning of the Gregorian calendar year | ||
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'''New Year's Day''' is a federal holiday in the [[United States]] celebrated on '''January 1'''. It marks the start of the | '''New Year's Day''' is a federal holiday in the [[United States]] celebrated on '''January 1'''. It marks the start of the '''Gregorian calendar year''' and is associated with celebration, reflection, and new beginnings. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
* The Gregorian calendar, introduced by | * The Gregorian calendar, introduced by '''Pope Gregory XIII''' in 1582, designated January 1 as New Year’s Day | ||
* The United States, following European tradition, adopted this date as the official start of the new year | * The United States, following European tradition, adopted this date as the official start of the new year | ||
* New Year’s Day has been a recognized federal holiday in the U.S. since | * New Year’s Day has been a recognized federal holiday in the U.S. since '''1870''' | ||
== Celebrations == | == Celebrations == | ||
While the most well-known celebrations occur the night before (New Year’s Eve), January 1 is observed with: | While the most well-known celebrations occur the night before (New Year’s Eve), January 1 is observed with: | ||
* | * '''Parades''', including the famous '''Rose Parade''' in Pasadena, California | ||
* | * '''Televised concerts and events''' | ||
* | * '''Relaxation or quiet reflection''' | ||
* The start of | * The start of '''New Year’s resolutions''' for self-improvement | ||
== New Year’s Eve Connection == | == New Year’s Eve Connection == | ||
Many Americans celebrate the night of | Many Americans celebrate the night of '''December 31''' with: | ||
* | * '''Parties and gatherings''' | ||
* | * '''Fireworks and countdowns''' | ||
* Watching the | * Watching the '''Times Square Ball Drop''' in [[New York City]] | ||
== Traditions and Customs == | == Traditions and Customs == | ||
* Making | * Making '''New Year’s resolutions''' | ||
* Sharing meals with symbolic foods: | * Sharing meals with symbolic foods: | ||
- | - '''Black-eyed peas''' (good luck) | ||
- | - '''Greens''' (prosperity) | ||
* Watching college | * Watching college '''bowl games''' | ||
* Spending time with family or resting | * Spending time with family or resting | ||
== Fun Facts == | == Fun Facts == | ||
* Over 1 billion people watch the Times Square Ball Drop globally | * Over 1 billion people watch the Times Square Ball Drop globally | ||
* The first ball drop in NYC occurred in | * The first ball drop in NYC occurred in '''1907''' | ||
* January 1 is celebrated as | * January 1 is celebrated as '''New Year’s Day''' in many countries around the world | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:38, 7 July 2025
| New Year's Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | United States and many other countries |
| Type | Federal holiday |
| Date | January 1 |
| Scheduling | Same day each year |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Celebrates | Beginning of the Gregorian calendar year |
New Year's Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on January 1. It marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year and is associated with celebration, reflection, and new beginnings.
History
- The Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, designated January 1 as New Year’s Day
- The United States, following European tradition, adopted this date as the official start of the new year
- New Year’s Day has been a recognized federal holiday in the U.S. since 1870
Celebrations
While the most well-known celebrations occur the night before (New Year’s Eve), January 1 is observed with:
- Parades, including the famous Rose Parade in Pasadena, California
- Televised concerts and events
- Relaxation or quiet reflection
- The start of New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement
New Year’s Eve Connection
Many Americans celebrate the night of December 31 with:
- Parties and gatherings
- Fireworks and countdowns
- Watching the Times Square Ball Drop in New York City
Traditions and Customs
- Making New Year’s resolutions
- Sharing meals with symbolic foods:
- Black-eyed peas (good luck) - Greens (prosperity)
- Watching college bowl games
- Spending time with family or resting
Fun Facts
- Over 1 billion people watch the Times Square Ball Drop globally
- The first ball drop in NYC occurred in 1907
- January 1 is celebrated as New Year’s Day in many countries around the world