20 Facts About New Year’s Eve To Know Before The Countdown

6 Facts About New Year’s Eve To Know Before The Countdown.

The countdown is one of the most exciting parts of celebrating New Year’s Eve, and while waiting for midnight, a unique thing to do would be to share some facts about the last day of the year!

It’s a fantastic way to keep a conversation going that makes you bond more with those you haven’t seen for ages. 

And who knows? Some of the facts you’ll share from this article might give them an idea for the next New Year’s Eve!

So, prepare your notebook and pen because here are the 20 facts about New Year’s Eve to discuss with your family and friends before the countdown.

The average number of births per year on New Year’s Eve is 10,394, making it one of the rarest birthdays in the United States.

Aud Lang Syne is one of the most famous New Year’s Eve songs. It’s a Scottish poem credited to Robert Burns. However, he admitted that he wasn’t the original composer. George Thomson eventually made this poem a song in 1799. It started as a traditional song played during Hogmanay or Scotland’s New Year’s Eve to reflect the past, spreading to other countries. 

Japan celebrates New Year’s Eve by ringing temple bells 108 times. They do this tradition to get rid of Bonno, or the 108 defilements of Buddhism. Some examples are jealousy, pride, and anger. It’s said that by ringing the bell 108 times, 107 times on New Year’s Eve, and one last time after midnight, these 108 worldly desires are left behind.

You can celebrate New Year’s Eve twice in the same year. You can make this time-traveling trip by visiting a country that celebrates New Year’s Eve earlier than most countries. An example would be New Zealand. Then, flying to Hawaii, one of the last to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

The Times Square Ball drop for New Year’s Eve has happened since 1907. The only time it didn’t drop was in 1942 and 1943 due to the United States entering World War II. However, people still went to Times Square for New Year’s Eve. But instead of a ball drop, they celebrated the holiday with a moment of silence followed by the ringing of chimes from sound trucks.

Kissing on New Year’s Eve is popular because of Hollywood films and German folklore. It’s believed that a New Year’s Eve kiss can strengthen your relationship with your partner.