<P> In the Gregorian calendar , New Year 's Eve ( also known as Old Year 's Day or Saint Sylvester 's Day in many countries ) , the last day of the year , is on December 31 which is the seventh day of the Christmas season . In many countries , New Year 's Eve is celebrated at evening social gatherings , where many people dance , eat , drink alcoholic beverages , and watch or light fireworks to mark the new year . Some Christians attend a watchnight service . The celebrations generally go on past midnight into New Year 's Day , January 1 . </P>
<P> In the Gregorian calendar , New Year 's Eve ( also known as Old Year 's Day or Saint Sylvester 's Day in many countries ) , the last day of the year , is on December 31 which is the seventh day of the Christmas season . In many countries , New Year 's Eve is celebrated at evening social gatherings , where many people dance , eat , drink alcoholic beverages , and watch or light fireworks to mark the new year . Some Christians attend a watchnight service . The celebrations generally go on past midnight into New Year 's Day , January 1 . </P>
where does the new year start on earth
where does the new year start on earth
December 31
December 31