New Year 2010

This is Year 2010

While the world is busy celebrating the last evening of 2009, there are plenty who are either unaware of the celebration reasons or happy with their day today schedule, living in perpetuity. As per a survey 62% people stay at home and 7% prefer not to celebrate it presumably going to bed at their regular times.

I mentioned it as I am busy writing this blog and these were the two obvious thoughts which may pop up into your mind why I am not celebrating this new year eve. My way of celebrating festivals is a lil different as I try giving myself enough time to explore positive side of the festival.

The new year we celebrate on 1st Jan was started in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII. The calendar marked by ‘leap year in each four year’ was named Gregorian calendar on Pope’s name.

This is perhaps one of the most celebrated festival across the globe. The celebration in the world starts with Australia. Melbourne and Sydney welcome the new year by fascinating fireworks which is seen by 3-4 Mn people each year.
Japan celebrates it as a sacred day and clean their houses along with performing religious rituals. China is not very excited by New year except few areas. In our country, it is being ruled by parties and social gathering. Participation of Bollywood celebrities is also seen in many parties. Celebration in Goa is one of the most awaited one by Indian as well as foreign tourists.
Russians celebrate new year eve with their friends and relatives at home. Most europian countries French people celebrate it with a feast and also shares resolutions & gifts. In Germany fire cracker at Berlin is attended by more than 1 Mn people. UK also celebrate new year with fire crackers around london eye. Scottland’s celebration is biggest in the world and last for 4-5 days. New year is a major social holiday in United States. Ball drop at Time Squar, newyork is a major event from past one decade which is followed by fire crackers.
There are other traditions like wearing red underwear (in Mexico, Spain) and dropping old clothes from windows.

New Year Celebration across the world ranges from fire crackers, social and family gather, feasts, gifts, new resolutions etc.

If I am asked to pick my new year celebration, it will be with my close friends with a variety of feasts and celebrations. New Year resolutions will have a great importance. I’ll avoid the crowd for sure 🙂

So have you decided how will be yours new year celebration??