Countdown to New Year's Day

About New Year's Day

New Year's Day marks the first day of the new year on January 1st. It is celebrated globally with fireworks, parties, and resolutions.

Fun Facts

• •The first New Year celebration dates back 4,000 years to Babylon.
• •About 1 million people gather in Times Square for the ball drop each year.
• •The most common New Year resolution is to exercise more.
• •In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.