There are loud nights, there are silent nights and there is New Year’s Eve night when the whole world is, literally, counting down to the same moment. This is when people celebrate to the fullest as New Year’s Eve brings everyone together.
Even those who claim they “don’t celebrate much” invariably end up at a party, a dinner, or somewhere. It is the mix of excitement, nostalgia, and fresh-start energy that creates such an addictive atmosphere for this night.
Why New Year’s Eve Is Celebrated Worldwide
New Year’s Eve symbolizes the end of one chapter and the start of another.
No matter if you are partying with friends, doing midnight prayers, or writing in your diary, the concept remains the same, recognizing the past and accepting the future. This is what makes it global.
How People Celebrate New Year’s Eve
New year’s eve celebrations are sure to have one common factor. People would prefer to be in lively places. Families would prefer to be in places that are safe and full of activities. Children would go for places that have rides and entertainment. And, friends would be in places with music, good food, and a bit of sky sparkle.
And some destinations combine all these elements- Fireworks, live performances, entertaining areas, countdown parties, and all-day events to keep the atmosphere lively until midnight.
New Year’s Eve Traditions Across the World
You can agree on this-
New Year’s eve activities are always special and unique for each country and culture. And, enjoying it with the whole heart is all that matters.
Spain consumes grapes for good fortune, Japan tolls temple bells, Brazil dresses in lucky colours, and the U.K. has “Auld Lang Syne” as a farewell anthem. In India, the parties go on all over the country from the beaches to the mountains to the busiest places with non-stop fun. Major malls also organize events for the whole day. Some families go for fun rides and other outdoor activities too.
Popular New Year’s Eve Customs
People in different continents have their own customs which they follow such as:
- Going to a new year concert, party or event with a theme
- Inviting a few guests at home
- Fireworks are lit to let the good luck in
- Making promises or resolutions
- Wearing the colors which are supposed to be lucky and lead to wealth
- Family gathering for a big feast
These small customs, although not elaborate, are the ones that people remember and cherish for a long time.
Is New Year’s Eve a Public Holiday?
New Year’s Eve is quite often not a public holiday, but it surely gives the impression of being one.
Most companies still give the option of a relaxed day and many people take the day off anyway. Being the last day of the year, families tend to go out early, particularly to places for family fun that consist of rides, music, interactive zones, and festive decorations.
If you and your family too love to enjoy the last day of the year like this, then Imagicaa is a place to be.
For those who plan to spend a whole day out, Theme Park, Water Park, snowy activities like a Snow Park or even a kids-friendly zone like Imagicaa Trampoline park are indeed perfect.
People coming to Imagicaa on New Year’s Eve get:
• Entry to the best rides like Nitro, Deep Space, Scream Machine, and Dare 2 Drop
• Activities for the whole family such as Rajasaurus River Adventure, Alibaba Aur Chalis Chor and Mr. India Ride
• Kids special rides for the little ones including Tubbby Takes Off, The Magic Carousel, Lochness Explorers and thematic play zones.
And if you opt for staying overnight after the festive rush, Novotel Imagicaa is one of the places where the night turns into a mini-vacation.
At Imagicaa, we also have New Year offers and Christmas celebrations for December which makes the month feel really special.
And guess what? This year, DJ Kratex is going to make your end-of-year party extra special with soaring beats and thrilling music.
Fun Facts About New Year’s Eve
Sydney is home to the largest fireworks display at the stroke of midnight.
• The live countdown event is viewed by more than a billion people around the globe.
• Most traditions consider house cleaning on the last day of the year as a way to get good luck.
• The Danes have a tradition of breaking plates (out of love) to mark the New Year.
• The famous Times Square ball has been dropping every year starting from 1907.
