Because different countries and religions have different ways of calculating the year, their New Year does not begin on 1 January and, indeed, the actual date of New Year can vary from year to year. The Chinese New Year falls at some point between January and February. The Buddhist New Year varies between March and April. The Jewish New Year is September October. In Ancient Egypt and Persia, New Year began on 21 September, at the autumnal equinox. The Greeks celebrated the New Year on 21 December at the winter solstice when the day was at its shortest. Julius Caesar altered the Roman New Year to 1st January but in various European countries, including Britain, it continued to vary between a number of dates until Pope Gregory altered the calendar and settled New Year's Day as 1 January.

For Buddhists, the new year is a time for meditation and self reflection. The goal is to find ways to improve and learn from past mistakes. Buddhists also believe that buying new items, cleaning and redecorating the home and giving gifts can bring good luck. It’s the time to hover the new calendar replacing the old ones, the earlier time may have gone through some sorrows and joys, but people invite the New Year to bring us the new charm, happiness, mindfulness, prosperity and positive changes in life. People offer prayers in temples and monasteries to end the year peacefully and welcome a new time, hopefully.