As the year comes to an end, people around the world gather to celebrate new beginnings — but why do we celebrate New Year’s the way we do? In this episode of The Sharing English Podcast, we explore the history and meaning behind New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, from ancient calendars and early celebrations to modern traditions like fireworks, countdowns, resolutions, and the famous ball drop in Times Square.

We’ll look at how New Year’s became a major cultural event in the United States, why staying up until midnight matters, and how traditions like making resolutions reflect hope, renewal, and fresh starts. We’ll also compare American celebrations with New Year traditions in other countries, showing how different cultures mark the passage of time in meaningful ways.

This episode is designed to help English learners better understand a familiar but often unexplained holiday — and to see how history, culture, and everyday life come together at the start of a new year.

Wishing you and your the happiest of New Years!

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