January 1st marks a fresh start, a day celebrated worldwide as the beginning of a new year. This tradition, deeply rooted in history, is a time for reflection on the past year and anticipation for the future.

January 1st is one of the most universally observed public holidays. As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, fireworks light up the skies in each time zone, welcoming the new year with vibrant displays.

The origins of this celebration date back to the Roman republican calendar and the Julian calendar, both of which recognized January 1 as the start of the new year. This date was chosen to honor Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, after whom the month of January is named.