Banned for thinking similarly.
How very true. Orbital-mechanics-wise, there isn't even anything special about the Dec. 31 spot...
But this is the only time of the year I can get away with staying up until 12:00 in my own house, so I guess there is reason to celebrate.
Wait until you get over 20+ y.o., you'll get sick of it. Every New year the same thing over and over again 
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
..... 
Bleh.
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