The New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new calendar year. In many cultures, the event is celebrated in special manner.
India:- New Year has become a national festival in India. The excitement to celebrate the event is present everywhere. New Year's Eve in India is celebrated with a lot of fervor and enthusiasm and is marked by prayers', parties, New Year fetes and social feasts. People enjoy partying with friends and family members. The idea behind these get-together is to give farewell to the by-gone year and welcome the New Year bountifully.
Brazil:- In Brazil, celebrations are held around the nation. Most famous is the celebration in Rio de Janeiro which occurs in Copacabana beach, drawing 1.5 to 2.5 million people.
Australia:- In Australia, celebrations are held around the nation, especially in Sydney, where the world’s largest fireworks displays draws 1 to 1.5 million people. Australia is the second country in the world to celebrate the New Year after New Zealand.
New York:- In New York City, the 5,386-kg, 12-foot-diameter Times Square Ball located high above Times Square is downed and reaches at the bottom of its tower at 11:59:00 p.m with fireworks and flashing lights. This celebration attracts around 1 million people every year.
London:- In London, thousands gather along the Embankment on the River Thames to watch the fireworks.
Scotland:- In Scotland, there are many special customs associated with the New Year. The World famous street party in Princes Street in Edinburgh is one of the examples.
Russia:- In Russia the New Year is considered a family celebration, with lavish dinner tables and gifts. The New Year Eve is celebrated by fireworks and drinking champagne.
South Korea:- In South Korea, the most popular way of celebrating New Year’s Day is to travel to Jung dong jin, the place on the peninsula where the Sun can first be seen each day.
Philippines:-In Philippines, people light fire works, loud firecrackers, booming sound system as well as make a lot of noise. Coins are also jumbled in tin cans to make noise with the belief that this will bring more money to the revelers. People keep a basket of 12 different fruits at the table with midnight meal to symbolize prosperity in each of the coming year’s 12 months.
Greece:- In Greece, families and relatives switch off the lights at midnight, then celebrate by cutting the cake which usually contains one coin. The person who gets it, is expected good luck for the whole year.