How Many Days Until New Year's Eve?

New Years Eve is December 31, the last day of the year and one of the biggest party nights on the calendar. An estimated 1 billion people worldwide watch fireworks at midnight, and the restaurant and hospitality industry sees its highest revenue night of the year.

🎆 New Years Eve Traditions

🍾 Why Do We Drink Champagne on New Years Eve?

The tradition dates to 17th-century France, where champagne was associated with royalty and celebration. The bubbles were seen as festive and joyful. Today Americans drink about 360 million glasses of sparkling wine on New Years Eve alone.

📜 How Old Is the Tradition of New Years Resolutions?

The tradition goes back to ancient Babylon, about 4,000 years ago. During a 12-day festival called Akitu, Babylonians would make promises to the gods to repay debts and return borrowed items. The Romans continued the practice under Julius Caesar, making promises of good conduct to the god Janus.

🎆 What Are the Most Popular New Years Eve Songs?

"Auld Lang Syne" is the undisputed anthem of New Years Eve worldwide. Written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788, the song is traditionally sung at midnight. Most people only know the first verse and mumble through the rest. Other popular NYE songs include "New Years Day" by U2, "Lets Start the New Year Right" by Bing Crosby, and in recent years whatever pop hit dominated the charts that year.

📊 How Dangerous Is New Years Eve?

New Years Eve is statistically one of the most dangerous nights for driving in the US. Alcohol-related traffic deaths spike by roughly 50% compared to an average night. About 300 people die in drunk driving crashes during the New Years holiday period each year. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft report their busiest night of the year on December 31.