Why Is New Years Day On 1st January

Description

What’s so special about 1st January, anyway? Why do we do countdowns and have fireworks on 31st December every year? For that matter, how come the whole world welcomes New Year’s Day on the same day? OR DOES IT?

Find answers to the mysteries of calendars and dates hidden within the pages of this book. Take a trip around the world to figure out how similar or how different ideas of time can be. Along the way, take a dip into the deep universe of astronomy to understand why we celebrate New Year’s Day on 1st January. Scan the QR codes to find extra exciting facts and videos!