From eating grapes to leaping off chairs, every country has its own way of ringing in the New Year. Some traditions are reflective and symbolic, while others are delightfully eccentric.

Different cultures have unique ways of marking the transition to a new year. From fireworks displays in Australia to lantern lighting in Thailand, every tradition carries a special meaning.

But according to some global food traditions, what you eat (and what you don’t eat) are just as important for ensuring your new year is a successful one. So, before you plan your menu for your ...

Perhaps you love another tradition on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, one that is unique to you or your inner circle. “Whether it be a young family gathering around the fireplace and sha ...

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, communities around the world will celebrate the start of 2025 with unique traditions—some more well known than others. From the famous Times ...

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to ...

The Year of the Snake begins on Jan. 29. It’s the first time Lunar New Year is a legislatively recognized (though unpaid) holiday in Washington state. Here's what to know about it.

Either way, other than watching the ball drop on TV, these traditions are meant to welcome prosperity, love and good fortune for the coming new year: At the stroke of midnight, it's customary to ...

As the school bell rings in January, signalling the start of a fresh new school year, children, parents, and teachers are ...

National Thailand reports that it is no longer legal to fire weapons during New Year’s Eve festivities, but other noisemakers can simulate the ancient tradition. Thailand also has its own New ...