Why Do People Around the World Celebrate New Year on January 1st?

Imagine your day is divided into chunks, like pieces of a puzzle. Some people use chunks that are based on the moon, they're called lunar calendars. But January 1st comes from a calendar that uses the sun instead, and it started in ancient Rome. Over time, this date became a special day when everyone celebrates the start of the year, even if not all of them follow the same type of calendar.

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  1. A child sees fireworks and thinks it’s just a fun party.
  2. A group of friends drinks juice at midnight on January 1st.
  3. A family gathers together for a special dinner.

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