New Year's Day 2013

Whether you're into yearly resolutions, crazy parties, or contented with great company, surely there's no better way to celebrate New Year's Day than to be surrounded by the people you care about while having a great time. However, look beyond it, aside from the fests and fireworks. In that case, it is also a celebration that underscores the need for fresh beginnings, new chances, and many positive expectations.

No matter where you are on earth, New Year's Day is a great time to return to where you belong, appreciate your roots, and always be grateful for the blessing of surviving another new year. After all, you wouldn't want to have that kind of ending before the start of a new year, would you?

The Significance of New Year’s Day

New Year's Day signifies fresh starts and endless opportunities, and rightfully so. It marks the beginning of a fresh year. As one of the oldest holidays, its roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations like the Babylonians, who celebrated the holiday through a weeklong festival.

Although it's been years since then, more has stayed the same as the world celebrates the well-favored holiday through elaborate parties, concerts, and festivities that differ in every culture.

Whether waiting for the ball to drop at Times Square, visiting the shrine to whisper a wish, or lighting fireworks, there's no better way to spend New Year's Day than with a bang.

New Year’s Resolutions

One of the most popular and exciting traditions that people from all over do because of New Year's Day is New Year’s resolutions. By making resolutions, you are allowing yourself to look back and borrow lessons from the past to enhance and create a new you.

Whether your resolution is about getting in shape, learning a new skill, saving money, and spending more time with family, make sure to see them through to honor the spirit of self-improvement that flows within January.