New Year’s Eve: History and Celebration
"Auld Lang Syne," perhaps the most famous New Year’s Eve song in the English-speaking world, is also considered "the song that nobody knows.” It might be apt that few people know the words to this song, because the meaning of New Year’s Eve in the Western world has always been somewhat nebulous. Use this New Year’s Eve Web Guide to learn what New Year’s is all about, and where to find celebrations, helpful hints on fulfilling your New Year’s resolutions and New Year’s customs from around the world.
Expand All Guide SectionsNew Year's Eve Party Tips
New Year’s is renowned for celebrations. You don’t want to procrastinate, be without ... read more »
New Year's Day Events
Not all the fun takes place on the eve of the New Year. In the United States, football fans settle back on the couch on New Year’s Day to enjoy the national pastime. Thankfully, for those who don’t care about college football, there are other options. Read about New Year’s Day events with the helpful links below.
Insights for New Year's Day Events
- New Year’s Eve and Day are known for television marathons. As the holiday nears, take a look at some Web sites with television listings to search for the marathon of your choice.
- For more information about finding and downloading shows online, read the findingDulcinea Television Web Guide.
Top Sites for New Year's Day Events
The Football Bowl Association
compiles all the college football bowls. Find a link to each bowl’s site, a logo of the bowl, the date and time, the television station that will broadcast the game, the location and the conferences of the teams involved.
Moviefone
is the answer for those who don’t enjoy football. Use this site to see what’s playing in theaters on New Year's Day, and where.
Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
The day after New Year’s Day usually marks the date when we break our New Year’s ... read more »
New Year's History, Traditions and Superstitions
You’re sitting in front of the TV next to your significant other, champagne in hand, counting ... read more »
New Year's Traditions Around the World
Some type of New Year’s tradition, either jubilant or solemn, exists for every culture, even ... read more »
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