The celebration of New Year is one of the major events around the world. Let’s have a look on the Ney Year’s celebrations in different countries:
Dazzling lights and Cheers – New Year’s Celebration at the New York’s Time Square
Every year, thousands of Americans gather around the New York City’s Time Square on the eve of December 31 to welcome the New Year. Amid the glittery lights of the Times Square the clock ticks twelve and at least one million people in the Times Square, millions of the Americans, and billions around the world bid farewell to the departing year and express hopes and joy for the new year ahead. The ceremony has become more than just a celebration. It is telecasted every year live on national television. The ball hanging at the Times Square has become a tradition now which dates back almost a century. Balls and cocktail parties on the New Year’s Eve are also part of the American celebration. Latin Americans also have a variety of traditional celebrations to welcome the New Year.
Sydney Celebrates New Year Amid Fireworks
Sydney welcomes the New Year with fireworks. Last year, more than 80,000 fireworks were launched at midnight and more than half a million people attended the ceremony while billions watched it over the television. It was the one of the most-watched television events worldwide.
Jewish Traditions
In Jewish tradition, the celebration of New Year includes a grand meal in which the dinners eat honey-dipped apple wedges while reciting blessings for new year. Honey symbolizes a sweet new year in Jewish culture.
French Traditions
French celebrations of New Year start on January 1. People write New Year wishes to each other. The New Year celebrations end on January 6. A big firework display is made near Eiffel Tower. On the New Year’s Eve French people hold a feast with dishes like pancakes and flavored poultry. Drinking champagne is also a part of the feast.
New Years Celebration
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