New Year's Eve/Day
Out with the Old, In with the New
Time of the year : December 31-January 1
Places to visit : All over India
Duration : Two days
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations on these
dates are relatively new to India. Traditionally the
Indian New Year falls on another day and month but as
India opened up to the world new ideas and festivities
were brought in.
CELEBRATIONS
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations in
India are very similar to those shared around the world.
Some people celebrate with huge parties that last late
into the night, while others prefer to spend a quieter
evening at home with friends and family. In many parts
of India, fireworks are used to mark the end of the
year.
RITUALS
Just like in other countries, it is tradition to make
a resolution to improve one's life. Sometimes, a prayer
or worship is done to ask for health and wealth
throughout the next year. However, it is usually a very
private affair and happens within family homes.
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