New Year’s Day is a Federal holiday in the United States. On January 1st, the first day of the New Year, people celebrate by having large parties or events that include fireworks and parades to reflect upon the last year while looking ahead to the future’s possibilities. Many people celebrate the new year holiday with their loved ones, involving traditions meant to bring luck and success in the upcoming year. Many cultures celebrate this happy day in their own unique way. This song has an interesting history. The Scottish poet, Robert Burns wrote this poem in 1788 and it is sung to the tune of “Can Ye Labour Lea”. The song is about two friends who were parting on New Year’s Eve.

Celebrated annually on January 1st is New years day.

The earliest record of new year’s celebrations occurred during Babylonian times.