New Years Day:
Introduction:
New Years Day is celebrated on the 1st of January on the modern Gregorian calendar. New Years is the closest to being the only global public holiday.
New years day in other calendars:
The Chinese New Year is the second most celebrated new year in the world. Every year the start of it changes, Last year it started on February 3, And this year it will be celebrated on January 23.
Hindu: the Hindu New year falls between April 13 or 14. Kids who are born into Hindu families celebrate this event by paying respect and seeking blessings from elderlies.
Israel is one of the few countries who don't celebrate a New Year, due to religious beliefs.
Traditions:
New Years Eve: This event is held a night before New Years, A feast,fireworks and a midnight countdown is custom to this event.
In Greece families each cut a piece of Basil's pie and whoever find the coin is believed to get the most luck for the rest of the year.
A Parade in cities across the whole world is always common.
In Scotland there are many costumed celebrations, The famous Prince Street party is an example
In The US. Babies born on New Years are given gifts like baby blankets, toys and etc.
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