Did you know that the celebration of the New Year is one of the oldest of all holidays? It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago. The Babylonians celebrated the New Year on the first day of spring, but it was the Romans who changed the calendar and declared January 1st as the start of the New Year. Around the world, countries bid farewell to the past year and welcome the new one in unique ways. In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight, one grape for each stroke of the clock, to bring good fortune. In Brazil, it's a tradition to jump seven waves while making seven wishes for the new year. The biggest celebration takes place in New York City, where a giant crystal ball descends atop Times Square, marking the countdown to the New Year. At the strike of midnight, a dazzling firework display lights up the sky and confetti rains down on the crowd below. As the celebrations come to an end, many set New Year's resolutions, aims or goals they hope to achieve in the upcoming year. While these intentions may vary, they often revolve around self-improvement, such as getting healthier, learning something new, or being kinder to others. As we ring in the New Year, it's a reminder that it's never too late to start afresh and make positive changes.