How New Year is celebrated in different countries of the world

Of course, New Year is celebrated differently in different countries. In some countries, New Year is celebrated not in December, but, for example, in the summer.
Europeans also celebrate New Year on December 31, but the main holiday for them is Christmas.
In the USA, Christmas began to be celebrated only in the 19th century, and before that, in many states, it was forbidden to light millions of Christmas garlands. this is a very important holiday for every American.
The US President lights the main Christmas tree, which is located on the opposite side of the White House. A small Christmas tree is sent from all 50 states to Washington. Americans rush to take pictures against the backdrop of the Christmas tree with the tree. the name of their state. And in the southern states, for example, in Florida, they decorate not a tree, but a palm tree. The White House also bakes a "presidential cake".
A pre-holiday atmosphere reigns in the city. It is nice to give gifts at Christmas.
At the last stroke of the clock in England, the back doors are opened to let the old year out and the front door is opened to let the new year in. Before going to bed, children put out a plate for Santa's presents and hay for his donkey. .
Incidentally, the tradition of exchanging cards originated in England. The first Christmas card was printed in London in 1843.