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A new year!

Here are some fun facts and traditions about the start of a new year:

History: The tradition of celebrating the start of a new year dates back to ancient times. The ancient Babylonians, for example, celebrated the start of the new year with a 12-day festival called Akitu, which honored the god Marduk.

New Year's Eve: The modern tradition of celebrating New Year's Eve with parties, fireworks, and countdowns to midnight originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Resolutions: The tradition of making New Year's resolutions, which are promises to oneself to make positive changes in the coming year, dates back to ancient Greece and Rome.

Superstitions: Many people believe that certain actions on New Year's Day can bring good luck or bad luck. For example, it's believed that eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day will bring good luck, while breaking dishes or sweeping the floor will bring bad luck.

Traditions: Some popular New Year's traditions include:

• Watching the ball drop in Times Square in New York City
• Eating a special meal, such as black-eyed peas, cabbage, or lentils
• Making a wish or setting goals for the coming year
• Exchanging gifts or cards with loved ones
• Participating in a countdown to midnight

Fun facts:

• The world's largest New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square in New York City, with over 1 million people attending each year.
• The first New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square was held in 1904.
• The tradition of singing "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve originated in Scotland.
• The world's largest fireworks display is held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

I hope you have a happy and prosperous new year!