New Year's Eve
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Countries Around the World Usher in New Year 2024
The cities and neighborhoods of the globe were lit up with fireworks and colorful parties as the world welcomed in the new year of 2024.
From the beach-loving islanders of the Pacific to the concrete paradise of New York City,...
Ancient Greece
How the New Year Was Celebrated in Alexander the Great’s Empire
Celebrating the arrival of the New Year is a popular custom around the world, as it has been for thousands of years. We find the same basic celebration—although expressed in different ways—in various ancient cultures.
In Greece itself, there is...
Culture
Gambling on New Year’s Eve Is a Greek Tradition
Gambling on New Year’s Eve is a Greek tradition, as most Greeks play cards. According to folklore beliefs dating back to ancient times, the new year will not go well if one doesn't play cards on New Year’s Eve.
If...
Ancient Greece
New Year’s Eve in Ancient Times
New Year's Eve was celebrated in ancient times and ancient Greece, contrary to what some may believe.
Celebrating the advent of the New Year on January 1st amidst the cold bleakness of winter is actually among the most universal pagan...
Europe
The Real Face of Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas, Recreated
Despite the many myths surrounding some Christmas characters, certain legendary figures are actually rooted in history, and Saint Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus, is one of them. Recently, scientists at Liverpool John Moores University used his skull to...
Culture
Unusual Greek Christmas Customs
The Christmas tree, the lights, the manger, the wrapped presents under the tree, the stockings next to the fireplace, the Christmas-themed movies on TV and Netflix have become Greek customs as well, just as they are in the United...
Hollywood
Maria Menounos to Once Again Host FOX New Years’ Eve Special
After ringing in New Year's Eve 2018 with a live TV wedding to long-time boyfriend Keven Underwood, Maria Menounos has been picked to co-host the FOX New Years' Eve Special for 2019 alongside Steve Harvey.
Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski...
Greece
Ancient Greek Good Luck Charms for the New Year
The word Γούρι (Gouri) means both "good luck" and "good luck charm" in Greek. Objects and practices which have been considered to attract good luck are part of ancient customs that have existed through the ages -- and are...
Hollywood
Maria Menounos Has Surprise Live TV Wedding on New Year’s Eve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vY8DmzGGzw
We knew Maria Menounos and her longtime boyfriend, Keven Undergaro, were engaged, but we had no idea that they were planning to get married on New Year's Eve on live television, in front of millions of viewers!
Menounos was set...
Hollywood
Maria Menounos Will Co-Host New Year’s Eve Special from Times Square
Maria Menounos will be co-hosting a New Year's Eve spectacular special live from Times Square along with host Steve Harvey, which will be broadcast on FOX.
Musical performances featured in the special will include Maroon 5, Macklemore, Celine Dion, Backstreet...