For millions of people, the year 2026 will begin once a crystal-covered ball, 12.5 feet in diameter, makes its descent in New York City's Times Square. New York Times owner Adolph Ochs organized the ...

The sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is a symbol of complexity, mystery, initiation and transformation. Elena Uve – stock.adobe.com Coming in hot and serpentine on January 29, the Chinese ...

The New Year often brings with it visions of a clean slate — an energizing opportunity to start living our best lives. Thanks to what behavioral economists call the "fresh start effect," this time of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. As the new year approaches, many of us begin to set resolutions—hopes and ...

Fireworks are pictured over the Acropolis during the New Year celebrations in Athens, Greece, Jan. 1, 2024. Reporter When the clock nears midnight on Dec. 31, the rituals begin. Some are ...

If New Year’s Eve is about celebration, New Year’s Day is imbued with superstition. Every year on January 1, a peculiar assortment of historic rituals are performed as a way to invite good fortune for ...

It's time to say "farewell" to 2025 and "hello" to 2026. On New Year's Eve, there's something special about counting down the clock alongside your loved ones as tiny bits of colorful confetti fall ...