January 1 marks the beginning of a new year for most of the world. However, it was not always the case. Let’s take a look at the history of various calendars and their different new years ...

Sales of local calendars combining traditional Indian calendars are rising, but the expertise to draw them is dwindling.

Visitors enjoyed a fireworks finale to conclude the annual Menorah Lighting at the Commons at Calabasas on Monday, Dec. 30.

From North Korea to Easter Island in the South Pacific Ocean, here are four places where the New Year is ushered in with ...

If the Spanish gobble 12 grapes right when the clocks strikes midnight for the New Year, in Greece onions are hung on doors ...

TASS has prepared this factbox with background information on the history of Russia’s traditional New Year’s celebration ...

The ancient Maya and Aztecs had detailed calendars that celebrated New Year's Eve at different times, with traditions to mark ...

In Saudi Arabia, public New Year celebrations are rare due to the country's strict adherence to Islamic traditions.

Ethiopia, Nepal, Iran, and Afghanistan are four countries that won’t be celebrating New Year’s Day 2025.

The first places to ring in the new year are Kiribati and the Christmas Islands, which have just hit midnight.

Every country has its unique history, and history has shaped the world in diverse ways, including how we track and celebrate the passage of time. While much of the world eagerly anticipates ringing in ...

For those observing Orthodox Christmas, it's a time of self-reflection, prayer and healing. Following the Julian calendar, ...