New Year S History Facts

Did you know that over 360 million glasses of sparkling wine are consumed on new year s eve.
New year s history facts. Visit insider s homepage for more stories. When did new year s day become a holiday. To celebrate the end of this year and the beginning of another wallethub compiled a list of fun facts and figures about new year s eve and new year s day.
If not here is a list of 30 interesting new year facts that you will really enjoy. The mesopotamians used to celebrate new year. Most new year s festivities begin on december 31 the day commonly called new year s eve common traditions include attending parties eating special foods making resolutions you won t keep by february and watching fireworks.
Romans for instance celebrated march 1 as. 1 st january as new year was never a standard practice. Interesting new year facts.
New year celebrations are not new. The concept actually dates back to 2000 bc.