Facts about New Year's

1.Ancient Celebrations: The earliest recorded New Year's celebration dates back to ancient Mesopotamia around 2000 BCE.

2.Roman Origins: The Romans started celebrating January 1 as the beginning of the new year in 153 BCE, honoring their god Janus.

3.Global Celebrations: New Year's is celebrated by over 93% of the world's population, making it one of the most widely observed holidays.

4.Time Zones: Because of time zones, the first New Year's celebration typically occurs in Kiribati, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean.

1.Fireworks: The tradition of setting off fireworks on New Year's Eve originated in ancient China, where fireworks were believed to scare away evil spirits.

1.Resolutions: The tradition of making New Year's resolutions dates back to ancient Rome, where people would promise to behave better in the coming year.

2.Song Tradition: "Auld Lang Syne," the song traditionally sung on New Year's Eve, was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788.

3.Ball Drop: The iconic Times Square ball drop in New York City has been a tradition since 1907.

4.Lucky Foods: Many cultures believe that eating certain foods on New Year's Day will bring good luck, such as black-eyed peas in the Southern United States or lentils in Italy.

5.World's Largest Party: Rio de Janeiro's New Year's celebration, known as "Reveillon," is considered the world's largest party, attracting over 2 million people.