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New Year is one of the few events which are celebrated by people all over the world. People irrespective of age, caste and creed celebrate New Year in their own possible ways and hope for good fortune in the year ahead. New Year celebrations take place with great pomp and splendor and it is a time for mixing the tradition and culture with the modern ways of life.
The history of the New Year celebrations dates back to the ancient periods. The first instance of celebrating New Year was initiated by the Babylonians, who used to celebrate the first day of their calendar with great merriment. Since then, the celebrations have come through ages and have been modified and diversified according to the tastes and customs of various places across the globe.
To mark the New Year celebrations, most countries across the world observe it as a major holiday. Most offices and commercial houses, educational institutions and other organizations remain closed on New Year. Most people celebrate the day with their family and friends. They arrange for lunches and dinners together. Mouth watering delicacies are prepared for the event. Some of the food items which are considered auspicious for New Year are cakes, confectionaries, fish, pork, legumes
and so on. Another popular part of the celebrations is to have your food with alcohol. Red wine and white wine are very popular New Year drinks. Other alcoholic beverages are also preferred. In places like Italy and Spain, local liquor is also tasted by lots of people.
The annual shopping sale is a major part of New Year celebrations in most countries. Numerous shopping malls, departmental stores and supermarkets offer rebates and discounts on various local and foreign made items. Nightlife becomes more vibrant during New Year celebrations. The nightclubs, bars and pubs become flooded with people. Renowned night clubs and karaoke bars also organize live entertainment programs, music and dance events.
To add to the New Year celebrations, a wide range of functions and cultural events are held in almost all countries across the world. The movie halls and theaters are flooded with shows. Traditional performances are held in the rural areas and villages.
The vivacious ambience matched with the rejoicing mood make New Year celebrations an auspicious and delightful occasion.
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