Majority of the individuals make resolutions that they would adopt in the New Year to make life better, and by the end of the year only a few are left who are actually able to accomplish it. A large number of institution and offices remain closed on this occasion. It is celebrated with full gaiety and enthusiasm of all age groups alike.
Celebration for New Year begins on its Eve itself with offices throwing parties for their employees. In fact, some of the colleagues plan their private parties after office hours to unwind the pressure of official workload. It gives them an ample amount of time to socialize with their friends, colleagues, and enjoy.
TV, radio all mediums of communication have some special programmes limed up for their targeted audiences to keep them entertained throughout the night. Even numerous cultural events are organized by private groups to welcome the New Year. The moment the clock strikes midnight, everyone greets Happy New Year. In the recent years, usage of fire-crackers is also incorporated that define the skyline with vibrant colors.
Some hospitals give you gift certificates to babies born on 1st January. Babies born on this day also commonly referred to as ‘New Year Babies’. The New Year Day is also celebrated as a National Holiday is some of the countries.
The Gregorian New Year is quite different from the Chinese New Year or other New Year as celebrated in other traditions.
