Do you capitalize new year
A question that gets to the heart of style guides and conventions!
The answer depends on the context and the style guide you're following. Here are some common practices:
- AP Stylebook (Associated Press): The AP Stylebook recommends capitalizing "New Year" when referring to the start of a new year, as in "The New Year is a time for reflection and celebration."
- Chicago Manual of Style: The Chicago Manual of Style suggests capitalizing "New Year" when it's used as a noun, as in "The New Year's Eve party was a blast." However, it recommends lowercase "new year" when used as an adjective, as in "The new year brought many changes."
- MLA Style: The Modern Language Association (MLA) style guide recommends lowercase "new year" in most cases, as in "The new year is a time for fresh starts."
- Common usage: In informal writing and conversation, it's common to see "new year" in lowercase, as in "happy new year!"
Ultimately, the choice between capitalizing and not capitalizing "New Year" depends on the context, the style guide you're following, and your personal preference.