As we welcome 2025, let’s look at why January 1 is recognised by the Gregorian calendar as the beginning of a new year.

The tradition of celebrating the New Year has evolved over millennia, from ancient Mesopotamia's Akitu festival to the modern ...

Many believe that January was named after the Roman god "Janus". The months of the Gregorian calendar, widely used today, ...

January 1 marks the beginning of a new year for most of the world. However, it was not always the case. Let’s take a look at the history of various calendars and their different new years ...

While January 1st is widely recognized as New Year in many parts of the world, several countries observe theirs on different ...

Sales of local calendars combining traditional Indian calendars are rising, but the expertise to draw them is dwindling.

Visitors enjoyed a fireworks finale to conclude the annual Menorah Lighting at the Commons at Calabasas on Monday, Dec. 30.

From North Korea to Easter Island in the South Pacific Ocean, here are four places where the New Year is ushered in with ...

TASS has prepared this factbox with background information on the history of Russia’s traditional New Year’s celebration ...

The ancient Maya and Aztecs had detailed calendars that celebrated New Year's Eve at different times, with traditions to mark ...

In Saudi Arabia, public New Year celebrations are rare due to the country's strict adherence to Islamic traditions.

Ethiopia, Nepal, Iran, and Afghanistan are four countries that won’t be celebrating New Year’s Day 2025.