The New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new calendar year, and is the day on which the year count of the specific calendar used is incremented. In many cultures, the event is celebrated in some manner.[1]
The New Year of the Gregorian calendar, today in worldwide use, falls on 1 January, continuing the practice of the Roman calendar. There are numerous calendars that remain in regional use that calculate the New Year differently.
Many cities and countries across the world celebrate the New Year. The celebrations usually include a fireworks display and other festivities, as well as other traditions varying by culture and country.
The most common modern dates of celebration are listed below, ordered and grouped by their appearance relative to the conventional Western calendar.
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