December 31, 2025
In Denmark people traditionally leap into the New Year by jumping off a chair or sofa at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. This is supposed to bring good luck (as long as you stick the landing).
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Why Does the New Year Start on January 1?
In many countries the New Year begins on January 1. However, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, for centuries, other dates marked the start of the calendar, including March 25 and December 25. So how did January 1 become New Year’s Day? We can partly thank the Roman king Numa Pompilius.
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