NEW YEAR

New Year's Eve is a joyous festival celebrated all over the world. According to the Gregorian calendar, it marks the start of a new year (which contains 12 months and January 1 is counted as the first day of a new year). People worldwide begin planning for new year's resolutions and preparations one month in advance. Like any other festival, it brings joy to the lives of many people worldwide, regardless of caste or culture. New Year's Eve is widely celebrated and explored by people of all ages. Almost all schools and educational institutions announce a winter break from Christmas Eve to New Year's (January 1). Because New Year denotes the first day of the year, it tends to bring happiness into people's lives because it represents a new beginning while leaving the previous year behind. The New Year is a time for people to put all of their bad experiences behind them and take a positive step into the future. Everyone wishes their own and their loved one's happiness, health, and prosperity in the coming New Year. For children, a new year is incomplete without three things: a Christmas tree, a New Year's Eve party with new dresses, and the required New Year's essay as part of their winter vacation homework). Everyone in India celebrates New Year on different days depending on their religion. Nonetheless, due to the influence of Western civilization, most people now celebrate New Year's Day on January 1st as well. Many colourful programs are organized in India on the auspicious occasion of the New Year. On this day, everyone sends congratulations to their friends and family. Hindus, in particular, clean their homes and decorate them with saffron flags. On this auspicious occasion, bhajans are sung and special prayers are offered at temples and other religious sites. On the occasion of the New Year, various events such as Kavi Sammelan, Bhajan Sandhya, Kalash Yatra, and others are held in multiple locations.