How the New Year Celebration Started? (Traditions, Trends, and New Beginnings) As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, 2024, people around the world will celebrate the arrival of a new year. New Year’s Eve is a time-honored tradition that transcends cultures and continents, uniting humanity in a moment of shared joy, reflection, and anticipation. As we usher in New Year 2025, let's explore the origins of these celebrations, global customs, and what trends to expect in the coming year. The Origins of New Year's Celebrations The practice of celebrating the new year is ancient, dating back over 4,000 years to ancient Babylon. Originally, the Babylonians marked the new year with a massive religious festival called Akitu, which lasted 11 days. This festival was not only a time for revelry but also for making resolutions—promising to return borrowed objects and pay off debts. In 46 B.C., Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar, designating January 1st as the start...