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New Year's Day is a public holiday in 50 states and 1 federal district , where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The start of New Year's Day, at midnight, is heralded by fireworks, parties and special events, which are often televised. Very few people have to work on the day itself. For many it is a day of recovery from the New Year's Eve celebrations the previous night. In some towns and cities, parades are held and special football games are played.

The birth of the first baby in the New Year is often celebrated with gifts to his or her parents and appearances in local newspapers and on local news shows. Many people make New Year's resolutions.

These are usually promises to themselves that they will improve something in their own lives. Common New Year's resolutions are to stop smoking or drinking alcohol, to lose weight, exercise more or to live a healthier lifestyle. Public transit systems do not run on their regular schedules. Where large public celebrations have been held, traffic may be disrupted by the clean-up operation.

Thursday, December 31, starting at 6pm. How do I tune in to see the ball drop? This year, VNYE Virtual New Year's Eve is bringing Times Square to our mobile devices and computers in an over-the-top way through a virtual reality- and augmented reality-based platform, where everyone can create and customize their own avatar and explore a vibrant virtual Times Square.

Indoor dining may be closed, but you can still have yourself a festive feast at home on December 31st thanks to these NYC takeout and delivery options. Consider it a delicious way to bid adieu to this chaotic year.

It wouldn't be if our largest and most iconic New Year's Eve celebration wasn't affected by the global pandemic. So instead of bringing out 1 million visitors to Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop, organizers of the famous event are inviting everyone across the globe to join in on what will be a first-of-its-kind virtual experience that "gamifies" the experience.

How does it work? Photograph: Courtesy Jamestown Of course, the whole draw for those who visit Times Square on New Year's Eve is the ball drop and subsequent fireworks and shower of confetti. That won't be lost this year the ball will still drop IRL —it can also be seen from this virtual world via livestreams from 11 cameras across Times Square on the night of December When the AR clock strikes midnight, fireworks will explode their devices' screens.

How do you access VNYE? Download the free app on your phone or device as early as December 19 to access the virtual world. Michael Phillips, President of Jamestown, which owns One Times Square where the ball drops each year, said that the company began planning a virtual celebration in May once it became clear that hundreds of thousands of people were not going to be able to gather in Times Square.

We were working across time zones, but there was no opportunity not to do it. We had to do it. Phillips said that VNYE is a "beta test" for how event programming could be in the future and that in future years, there could be an added level of complexity to the program.

Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from NYC and beyond. Even though the iconic Times Square ball drop will be closed to the public, there is one way to see it in person this year. That's right—you'll have panoramic views of Times Square, its broadcasted events and concerts when no one else will. Not into sleeping outdoors? There's an indoor queen bed for you to sleep on. If you're wondering what the catch is, it's that it's a first-come, first-served experience, so once reservations open on December 21, you need to be the first in line to have a chance at booking it.

The experience is open to two locals from the same household. You can reserve a dome for two guests starting at 9am on December 21 at airbnb.

Airbnb will make a contribution to an organization serving New York City frontline workers and their families in honor of the work they did this year during the pandemic. Listen, we already know all of the hangover cures: Sleep, hydration, a couple of aspirin, a bacon egg and cheese. The problem is having to haul our hungover selves down to the bodega to get all of said supplies, especially after a night of celebrating.

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