There are a few different dates that the new year is celebrated around the world. In the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar today, the new year falls on January 1st. However, in many cultures new year is celebrated on different days depending on their calendar system. For example, in the Chinese and Vietnamese lunar calendars, new year falls on either late January or early February. No matter what day the new year is celebrated, it is typically a time for family, friends, and loved ones to come together and celebrate the start of a new year. Special meals and snacks are often served, as well as music and dancing. Many people stay up until midnight to watch the new year come in and make resolutions for the coming year.