New Year's Day Holiday Traditions In The US
Although New Years Day is celebrated across the world, holiday traditions in the US are unique. This day is celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, designating January 1 as New Year's Day. There are a variety of customs and holiday traditions followed across the US and people enjoy the federal holiday in full swing. The New Year is an indication of new things and fresh hope and good luck.
Holiday Traditions On The Eve Of The New Year
On December 31, people in the US start their New Year celebrations. In most places, as per this holiday tradition, there are masquerade balls and costume parties where people dress up in interesting costumes and wear masks. At the stroke of midnight, they take off their masks and reveal who they are!
Of course, there are those who watch TV to celebrate the holiday. There is a live telecast of the Times Square in New York City. Just before midnight a lighted ball slowly makes its way from the top of a pole to the bottom on a building, with people keeping count of the time and the moment the ball touches the bottom the New Year sign goes on in a blaze of light. It is the cue for people to wish each other a happy New Year.
On New Year's Day
Once the New Year's Day dawns, people visit their families, friends and neighbors to share the first day of the year. They enjoy sumptuous food and drink as they wish each other. Most families follow the New Year's Day holiday tradition of watching the Tournament of Roses parade on TV. After this parade, they watch the Rose Bowl football game being played in Pasadena in California.
Way back in 1887 when the first ever parade was held, they used to have a row of horse drawn carriages decorated festively. This used to be followed by sports events and later, towards the end of the day, there was a ball in which the winners were announced. As time went by, the holiday tradition on this day involved colleges participating and competing in football games.
Today, as per holiday tradition, the parade is as much as five miles long and there are thousands of people who take part in it, with the bands and on the floats. There are intricate flower arrangements done with pride and prominent City officers take part in the parade.
In other parts of the US, they have their own specific holiday tradition. In Florida, it is the Orange Bowl game and in Texas it is the Cotton Bowl. In Louisiana it is the Sugar Bowl. But wherever everyone is, they follow the universal holiday tradition of writing down New Year resolutions that they promise to keep!
In other parts of the US, they have their own specific holiday tradition. In Florida, it is the Orange Bowl game and in Texas it is the Cotton Bowl. In Louisiana it is the Sugar Bowl. But wherever everyone is, they follow the universal holiday tradition of writing down New Year resolutions that they promise to keep!
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Blessings,
Dr. Reggie Cochran Ph.D. DCH CPMA DD
"I became a World Champion in my field. I
can help you become a Champion in yours"
Dr. Reggie Cochran Ph.D. DCH CPMA DD
"I became a World Champion in my field. I
can help you become a Champion in yours"
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