Happy new year as well, even though it already started for me on the 21. of December on Solstice, when the days were starting to get longer. That is a real turning point in the natural cycle and I like to follow natural cycles where possible.
1.1. is just arbitary numbers changing to me, but for the majority it means something, which also makes it real and I can appreciate the intent and celebrate anyway..
(And I did had an awesome drug and alcohol free party with self made music and wild dancing)
I live near the arctic circle so the bit of sunshine we gain every day makes a real difference. I'm also in complete denial on June 21st, absolutely refusing to acknowledge that the days get shorter.
Definitely a fan of non-religious winter solstice celebrations (good occasion to combine elements of Christmas and new years). My wife is Chinese and loves dumplings so we pretty much celebrate Dongzhi. Always goes down well with our western friends.
(And I did had an awesome drug and alcohol free party with self made music and wild dancing)