Just a few days ago, the skies were rent with fireworks and cheers of 'Happy New Year' as the world ushered in 2016.
6 places that don't celebrate New Year on January 1st
Contrary to popular thought, not every place counts January 1st as the start of a new year.
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Not every part of the world, however, joined in the cheers and festivities.
This is because contrary to popular thought, not every culture counts January 1st as the start of a new year.
Here are 6 places that don't celebrate New Year on January 1st.
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