Australia parties into 2021: Revellers descend on Bondi Beach for a morning swim after a
VERY long night of New Year's Eve celebrations – and there might be some sore heads later today
Sydneysiders have marked the start of 2021 with an early-morning dip at the city's most iconic beach after a night of restricted celebrations. Revellers splashed
their way into the New Year at Bondi Beach, in the eastern suburbs, on Friday morning after the city rung in January 1 with a shortened fireworks display on a vacated harbour.
The beachgoers stripped down to their underwear and made a dash across the famous golden sand, before bracing the chilly water.
Why January 1 as New Years Day? Thank the Romans and the Pope!
December 31, 2020
Most nations around the world hold that the New Year begins on January 1. This wasn’t always the case. In fact, for centuries, other dates marked the start of the calendar, including March 21 (The spring Equinox- which, according to God's Calendar, is the true New Year's Day!) and December 25. So how did January 1 become New Year’s Day? Well you can thank the pagan Romans first, and the equally pagan Catholic Church next!
Like we didn't know this all along!
