New York City
One of the most classic new year’s celebrations in the US takes place in New York City. The Big Apple toasts the new year in a variety of ways, from the ball drop in Times Square to special multi-course dinners from the city’s best celebrity chefs. Traditional celebrations include a glass of champagne and the big countdown at midnight.
Jewish New Year
Not all new year’s celebrations take place on 31 December. The Jewish New Year, called Rosh Hashanah, is in September. During this two-day holiday, families celebrate tradition through food and prayer services. A traditional celebration will almost always include slices of apple dipped in honey, a symbol of a sweet new year. This is the first of the High Holy Days.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is celebrated around the globe, from China to cities around the globe that are home to a Chinese population. Taking place in late January or early February, this celebration is one of the most important holidays of the year. You don’t have to be Chinese to enjoy the feasting, fireworks, dragon dances, and glowing lanterns of this holiday. From New York City to San Francisco to Chinatown in Sydney, Australia, this holiday is a festive one.
Eastern Orthodox Church New Year
The Orthodox Church in Russia (along with other countries like Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine) celebrate the new year on 14 January. This is a religious holiday, celebrated with family feasts. Although the religious holiday falls on 14 January, the public holiday is 1 January, and New Year’s Eve is home to fireworks, feasts and festivities.
Balinese New Year
New year on the island of Bali is celebrated in March, coinciding with their lunar new year. Many cities around the world also celebrate the Balinese New Year with yoga camps and meditation clinics.
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