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First recorded celebra- tions of the New Year go back 4,000 years ago to ancient Babylon
As part of Caesar’s reform, he instituted January 1 as the first day of the year.
Many Christian leaders in Medieval Europe replaced Jan. 1st as first of the year with more significant days such as December 25th and March 25th. January 1st, however was reestab- lished as the first day by Pope Gregory XIII in 1529.
Spain/ Spanish- Speaking Countries: people bolt down a dozen grapes-symboliz- ing their hopes for the months ahead-right before midnight
Austria, Hungary, Portugal & Cuba: people eat pork on New Year’s Eve because pigs repre- sent progress and pros- perity .
Netherlands, Mexico,& Greece: people eat ring- shaped cakes and pas- tries, a sign that the year has come full circle.
Sweden & Norway: peo- ple will eat rice pudding with an almond inside and it is said that whoev- er finds the nut can expect 12 months of good fortune.
United States: people watch /set of fireworks as well as watch the ball drop in New York City, NY.
Remember the last scene in When Harry Met Sally, when Harry references a song after he and Sally kiss? It wasAuld Lang Syne, a song traditionally sung at the end of New Year’s
parties. Poet Robert Burns wrote it in 1788. Though most people do not know the words
to Auld Lang Syne, the overall message is that people have to remem- ber their loved ones, dead or alive, and keep them close in their hearts.
Many people ring in New Year’s by popping open a bottle of cham- pagne. Americans drink close to 360 million glasses of sparkling wine during this time. The bubbly stuff dates back to the 17th century, when the cork was invented.
If Santa is the most com- mon symbol associated with Christmas, then Baby New Year is the symbol most common-
ly associated with....you guessed it, New Year's! Baby New Year is often seen in a diaper, black top hat, and a sash showing the num- bers of the new
year. Myth states that he matures into an old man during the year.
According to statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, vehicles are stolen on New Year’s Day more than any other
holiday. Don’t think your old car is safe, either. In 2011, the 1994 Honda Accord was the most stolen car. To discourage car theft, make sure your car is in a populated area and always take your keys.
About 1 million people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop. The Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop came about because of a ban on fire- works. The first ball in 1907 was 700 pounds
and was lit with 100 25- watt lights. The current ball puts the old one to shame (thanks to tech- nology). Today, it is cov- ered in 2,688 crystals, is lit by 32,000 LED lights, weighs 11,875 pounds and is 12 feet in diame- ter.
Make sure to be sur- rounded by family or loved ones on New Year’s Eve. The first per- son you come across in the new year could set the tone for the next 12 months. This applies to couples, as well. If a couple celebrating New Year's together does not kiss, the future of the relationship might be splitsville, so be sure to lay one on your signifi- cant other.
Forty-five percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. The top resolutions are: to lose weight, get organ- ized, to spend less and save more, to stay fit and healthy, and to quit smoking. While nearly half of all Americans make resolutions, 25 percent of them give up on their resolutions by the second week of January.
At the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, 10,000 participants step through City Hall and perform in unique costumes. The parade dates back to mid-17th-century, incor- porating elements from Irish, German, English, Swedish and other European heritages. The parade itself is divided into five divisions: a comic division, wench brigades, fancy division, string bands, and fancy bridges. If you are in the area for New Year’s, be sure to check out this event.
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