Planet Earth is on the cusp of turning a new page into 2026. The change is both cosmological and cultural, as much as it is global and local. Throughout history, different civilizations marked the new year in various ways. In our times, the first quarter of the year means New Year’s Eve fireworks, Holi, the Lunar (or Chinese) New Year,...

Planet Earth is on the cusp of turning a new page into 2026. The change is both cosmological and cultural, as much as it is global and local. Throughout history, different civilizations marked the new year in various ways. In our times, the first quarter of the year means New Year’s Eve fireworks, Holi, the Lunar (or Chinese) New Year,...