New Year in United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of
Gregorian Calendar. This is a Federal holiday in US. On this day, many
people make resolutions to give away bad deeds and renew life with good
ones. It's the time to remember the achievements and make merry for the
New Year. New Year is expected to bring good luck and charm for people
and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and
enjoyment.
New Year's Eve in United States
New Year's Eve celebration is a gala affair for the people of US. They
love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year and welcome the New
Year with a blast. Midnight parties, sumptuous dinners, live music and
the dance floors make a perfect New Year's Eve bash. Every year, a huge
ball is organized at Time Square in the New York City. This New Year
celebration is watched over by large number of Americans. A minute
before the New Year's Day, a brightly lighted ball is dropped slowly
from the top of a pole. As soon as the ball reaches the ground, it gives
a signal of New Year and everybody hug and kiss each other wishing Happy
New Year.
Elsewhere, many of New Year parties in US have a dress code or a theme.
People cover their faces with masks. They unmask themselves only when
the clock strikes 12. To have some merriment with the family members at
the beginning of the New Year, people prefer to celebrate it at their
homes. Many people watch television, eat the auspicious black-eyed peas
and rice called
Hoppin' Johns. There is also a tradition to open
champagne bottles as the clock strikes midnight on the New Year's Eve.
New Year Day Celebrations in United States
New Year's Day begin by wishing the near and dear ones 'Happy New
Year'. People visit their loved ones place and sometimes go out for
picnic with them. New Year celebrations are further accelerated by
watching the famous Tournament of Roses Parade. Theme of the parade
varies every year. Today, the parade is followed by thousands of
participants - marching bands, dancing and singing various songs. The
queen of the tournament rides on a special float made from lacs of
flowers. This is a very eye-catchy scene of the whole parade. There is
also a New Year custom to play the most famous games of football such as
the Orange Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl.
