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.
“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 ...