nyttår
Nyttår is the term used for the New Year in Norwegian Bokmål and Danish, referring to the calendar date 1 January and to the holiday celebrated on that day. A closely related form exists in Swedish as nyår. The word is a compound of words meaning “new” and “year,” with origins in Old Norse and other Germanic languages.
The New Year on 1 January follows the Gregorian calendar. The shift from older dating systems was
In contemporary practice, New Year’s Eve (nyttårsaften/nytårsaften/nyårsafton) is typically celebrated with gatherings, meals, music, and late-night
Customs differ by country and region but commonly include public celebrations, broadcasts of countdowns, and personal