January 1st is the first day in Gregorian Calendar.

January named from the roman god JANUS who have two faces one looks into past and another looks into future

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Romans started January 1st as the first day of their calender.

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African and Asian countries have their own calendars and new year days. But they follow January 1st as English calendar new year.

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Most of the European countries accepted January 1st as New year.

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Great Britain and the entire British empire adapted January 1st as new year with "Calendar Act 1750".

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January 1st represents fresh start and most of the people fixes new resolution follow throughout the year.

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New year celebration starts from December 31st night on wards.

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Around the world fire works are common on December 31st night.

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Some places very big events will be organized and people gather there and enjoys throughout the night

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Commonly family get together and feast will be organized on this day.

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Happy New Year

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