New Year's Eve is observed around the world on December 31st. Party goers and revelers celebrate with midnight kisses, champagne toasts and rousing renditions of Auld Lang Syne.
The tradition of New Year's is said to have started over 2,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians. Though their celebration lasted 11 days with a differently themed feast each night, we have just as much fun on December 31st with noisemakers, hats, champagne, dancing, finger foods and local traditions to mark the clock striking midnight.
Read up on these fun facts, history and trivia to round out your New Year's Eve celebrations.
How well do you know the history and traditions of New Year's Eve? Create a fun party game out of history and ask guests these questions to test their knowledge. Everyone will surely learn something new and have a good time while they're waiting for the clock to strike 12! Read More
We all know to kiss at midnight, but do you know why that's such a tradition? Read up on these fun facts - from the Times Square Ball Drop to Auld Lang Syne we have the background on some of the most popular and under appreciated New Year's Eve traditions. Read More
People around the globe celebrate New Year's Eve in their own special way. You don't have to travel far and away to bring some of these cultural traditions into your own celebration. Read on for a few ways to incorporate worldly traditions into your party at home. Read More
Did you know wearing red on New Year's Eve is meant to bring you good luck in the new year? Here are a few fun facts you may not know about and ways to incorporate them into your New Year's celebration. Read More
New Year's Eve is one of the biggest days of the year. Brush up on the origins of New Year's Eve celebrations around the world! Enter the new year with a well rounded knowledge of some of the oldest and most significant traditions. Read More
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