The intriguing history of New Year's Eve: From Roman traditions to modern fireworks. Learn how this global celebration came to life.
The turn of the year is one of the oldest and most widely celebrated festivities worldwide – but when and how did our modern New Year's celebrations begin? Here's an exciting look at the origins.
The Origins of New Year's Day
The idea of celebrating the beginning of a new year dates back to ancient times. The Babylonians, over 4,000 years ago, marked the new year in spring, during the equinox. The Roman calendar, a precursor to our modern calendar, initially set March 1 as the beginning of the year.
