Interesting Facts About New Year’s Eve

Ah, the magical night of New Year’s Eve! The time when the air is filled with excitement, and everyone is determined to make the next year the best one yet. As we countdown to the stroke of midnight, let’s take a look at some lesser-known and downright hilarious facts about this festive occasion.

Resolutions: A Tradition or a Joke?

Did you know that 92.8% of New Year’s resolutions are broken by January 2nd? It seems the gym membership card you got as a gift will spend more time collecting dust than you will spend lifting weights.

Countdown Clocks

Countdowns as we know them today serve many purposes. The New Year’s Eve countdown might be characterized as a genesis countdown. After time runs out, it starts over again. The wait for the new year—with its predictions, resolutions and parties—is optimistic and hopeful.

Confetti

The confetti drop started in 1992, when it was intended to lighten up the tone of the new year’s eve event.

The Mysterious Case of Vanishing Left Socks

Studies show that there is a 73% increase in the disappearance of left socks during New Year’s Eve parties. It’s as if the left sock makes a resolution to start the year fresh without its partner. Where do they go? Nobody knows.

Midnight Kiss

Though the precise origins of puckering up the second a new year begins are unknown, the custom is often traced back to two winter festivals: Saturnalia in ancient Rome and Hogmanay, a Viking tradition still celebrated on New Year’s in Scotland.

First-Foot Fiascos

In Scotland, there’s a tradition called “first-footing,” where the first person to enter a home after the stroke of midnight brings gifts for good luck. However, if that person brings bread, it’s considered bad luck. 

Fireworks

Fireworks on New Year’s Eve are not just a tradition, they have a use! The Chinese believe “firecrackers” ward off evil spirits in the new year and keep their homes clean for the year to come. 

So, as you gear up for this New Year’s Eve, remember these quirky facts and embrace the laughter, confetti, and left sock mysteries that come with bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new. Here’s to a year filled with joy, laughter, and, of course, a few more left socks in your drawer! If you are in need of new windows, siding, or doors please give us a call today for your free quote.