New Year History In Us
New year celebrations around us.
New year history in us. The united states is steeped in traditions and new year s eve is no exception. Origin and history of new year in united states. Actually originated across the atlantic in scotland.
Originally a poem by robert burns auld lang syne was adapted to the tune of a traditional scottish folk song in the 18th century. The official new year s song in the u s. On the modern gregorian calendar it is celebrated on january 1 the first day of the year.
Around the start of the 1900s new year s eve celebrations in america started to appear. In western christianity new year s day is celebrated on the eighth day of christmas. In the early years of the american colonies and within the united states this type of celebration was often frowned upon particularly by religious communities.
So whether you re at a friend s house or a fancy party downtown here are some classic new year s eve and new year s day traditions that are timeless and will never go out of style at least not any time soon.