It’s already 2023 in Australia — and its New Year’s celebration was once again one to watch! Courtesy: RTV
New Year’s celebrations are held around the world on January 1st to mark the beginning of a new year. These celebrations can take many different forms and vary greatly depending on cultural and regional traditions.
In many countries, New Year’s Eve is a time for people to come together with friends and family to celebrate the end of the old year and the start of the new one. Common traditions include attending parties, setting off fireworks, and making resolutions for the coming year. In some countries, people also participate in religious or cultural ceremonies to mark the occasion.
One of the most famous New Year’s celebrations is the Times Square ball drop in New York City. Thousands of people gather in Times Square to watch the ball, a large illuminated sphere, descend a flagpole at midnight, signaling the start of the new year. Other iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world include the fireworks display over Sydney Harbour in Australia, the street parties in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland.
In many cultures, New Year’s Day is also a time for giving gifts, sending greeting cards, and visiting friends and family. In some countries, it is also a public holiday, with banks, schools, and government offices closed.
Overall, New Year’s celebrations around the world are an opportunity for people to come together and celebrate the start of a new year with friends, family, and community.
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