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The first day on the Gregorian calendar is celebrated as the New Year. January 1st is popularly known as the New Year Day in modern times. Another practice now a days, is celebrating the New Year's Eve, which falls on December 31st, a day before New Year. It is basically to commemorate the by-gone year and usher in the New Year with elegance and grace. People indulge in partying with family and friends and there are grand displays of fireworks at the stroke of midnight. The New Year is an event that happens when a community celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. Cultures that measure yearly calendars all have New Year celebrations. In India, New Year is celebrated on different dates by different communities. But there is one specific date when all the communities and the cultures within the country celebrate New Year. This is 1st of January and is preceded by New Year Eve parties and celebrations.

It's the widely celebrated holidays around the world. People young and old look forward to this occasion with equal anticipation, eagerness and excitement. It is one of the oldest celebrated holidays in the world. Wishing everyone and feasting in a grand manner begins the day. It's an occasion to enjoy and spread well-being all around. It marks fresh beginnings and new starts.

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It is a day to make resolutions and try to maintain them throughout the year.One can see the extravagance and grandeur all around. Splendor is the key word as the whole world gets untied yet again to usher in the New Year in style. So its time for all of us to clear our throats and scream "Happy New Year" enjoy yourself to the fullest!! New year Eve's parties are organised with various themes across the countries for making the celebration a real memorable one. The mood is set for new year celebrations by playing some good music. As the clock strikes 12, one can notice the fireworks which sets the mood for entering into the New Year.



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