New Year's Eve | |
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![]() Fanciful sketch by reporter and artist Marguerite Martyn of a New Year's Eve celebration, from theSt. Louis Post-Dispatchof 4 January 1914. | |
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Observed by | People around the world |
Type | International |
Significance | The final day of the Gregorian year |
Celebrations | Reflection; late-night partying; family gatherings; feasting; gift exchanges; fireworks; countdowns; watchnight services; social gatherings, during which participants may dance, eat, consume alcoholic beverages, and watch or light fireworks |
Date | 31 December |
Next time | 31 December 2022 |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | New Year's Day |