New Year's Day continues to be a universal festival of joy and optimism, transcending its historical roots to remain relevant and meaningful in modern times.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the fascinating history of Chinese New Year celebrations and explore how they’ve transformed to reflect the changing times while still preserving ...

The New Year's celebration has a long history and is celebrated in many ways around the world. The significance of the new year extends beyond a simple date change, as seen in anything from ...

“Throughout history we see the same principle at play ... More recent versions of New Year’s rituals have their roots in Colonial America, Moss said. “Among 17th- and 18th-century ...

The Ancient Babylonians established the first known practice of setting new year pledges, a tradition that has endured for over 4,000 years. Photograph by World History Archive, Alamy Stock Photo ...

For many others, it follows a long history of tradition. In fact, for generations, Haitians and Black Americans have commemorated the New Year at home and other places of sanctuary, through a ...

The Year of the Snake is upon us as communities across the Bay Area celebrate Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year and Tet.