For 160 years, Black churches across America have counted down to midnight on New Year's Eve to celebrate Emancipation.

The observance of New Year's day in this City, so far as the suspension of ordinary business, was quite general, but the long-established and muchabused custom of making indiscriminate calls, was ...

Communities across the world begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 — and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake.

Bored with the usual New Year's Day traditions? Break free from the cliché celebrations, and kick off 2024 with unique customs from countries around the globe.

The Black American tradition of spending New Year’s Eve in prayer and fellowship dates all the way back to the Civil War. It’s deeply rooted in the long-awaited dawn of freedom for enslaved ...

How long are Lunar New Year festivities? What is the Chinese Zodiac? Here's what to know as the Year of the Snake celebrations begin.

When is Lunar New Year in 2025? And why do people wear red as part of the celebrations? Answers to these questions and more as we say goodbye to the Dragon and enter the Year of the Snake.

New Year's celebrations across the globe marked an end to a year that brought war in Europe, a new chapter in the British monarchy and global worries over inflation.

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, communities around the world will celebrate the start of 2025 with unique traditions—some more well known than others. From the famous Times ...

For the majority of Black households, the tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Eve to bring in good luck and prosperity is second nature. Find out why.

New research suggests climate change increases the likelihood of a massive California "megaflood," akin to the Great Flood of 1862. That disaster, brought on by more than 40 days of constant rain ...

Ever wondered why black-eyed peas and greens are a must-have in Black households celebrating the new year? TheGrio breaks it down for you.