Happy New Year 2025

How the World is Kicking Off 2025: Fireworks, Warm Wishes, and Brave Adventures!

From fireworks to a heroic marathon run in Norway, here's how we welcomed 2025 with excitement! 🎉🌍

As 2025 dawned, the world came alive with celebrations, kicking off New Year’s Day with colorful fireworks and hopeful hearts. New Zealand rang in the year with grand displays lighting up the sky, a fitting start after what many described as a chaotic 2024. Meanwhile, people across the Americas joined in, celebrating the New Year after Australasia, Asia, Europe, and Africa had already welcomed it. Different time zones meant that the festivities rolled across the globe like the sweetest, bouncy beach ball of joy!

Among these celebrations, the story of Jesse Walklin stands out as a testament to courage and love. Braving Norway’s icy terrain, Jesse completed the PolarNight Half Marathon in memory of his mother, all while raising vital funds for Brain Tumour Research. Amongst all the noise of fireworks and cheers were stories of resilience, determination, and community spirits. It’s these tales that make New Year’s celebrations not just about glitz but meaningful connections.

On the digital front, greetings filled our screens as UXLINK, a leading Web3 social platform, sent its Happy New Year wishes to users, heralding a year of momentum and growth. Social media platforms exploded with enthusiasm, showcasing the diverse ways to convey New Year’s wishes, from heartfelt to humorous. As friends and families exchanged messages across WhatsApp, the essence of the New Year was captured in shared laughter and dreams, with messages of love spanning languages: from Hawaiian "Mele Kalikimaka" to the vibrant Chinese "新年快乐" (Xīnnián kuàilè). It’s truly a melting pot of cultures and connections!

As the world reflected on a year filled with Olympic triumphs and intense political debates, many seized the opportunity to embrace a fresh start in 2025. Amidst it all, the simple act of wishing someone a Happy New Year in different languages brought people closer together. In fact, did you know that the first New Year celebration dates back over 4,000 years to ancient Babylon? They celebrated it during the vernal equinox when the day and night were of equal length! Also, the midnight kiss tradition comes from a long-standing belief that the first person you encounter in the New Year will determine your fate for the coming year. With all these delightful tidbits, we’re all set for a fabulous 2025!