January 1st is the first day of the new calendar year in the United States and many other countries around the world. People in America celebrate New Year s Day with parades, football games, special foods, and other customs. Many cultures celebrate New Year s Day on other dates as well. Learn about New Year s celebrations all around the globe in the newly revised New Year s Celebrations Project Pack from In the Hands of a Child. This 56-page project pack includes a 12-page research guide and 16 hands-on activities to help your student learn about the different New Year s Celebrations in the world.