元旦的来历：西元前46年，古罗马凯撒把这一天定为西历新年的开始，为了祝福Janus，这位罗马神话中的门神，Janus后来也演化为英文一月January这 个词。原本以为教皇把耶稣诞生年作为西元元年，西元一月一日也和耶稣有关联，现在看来并非如此。可能依照西方普遍信仰基督教，还应该是12月25日耶诞日 为过年，所以西方的新年没有耶诞隆重。

　　英文元旦新年祝福语：

　　1.Allow me to congratulate you on the arrival of the New Year and to extend to you all my best wishes for your perfect health and lasting prosperity.
　　恭贺新禧，祝身体健康、事业发达。

　　2.On the occasion of the New Year, may my wife and I extend to you and yours our warmest greetings, wishing you a happy New Year, your career greater success and your family happiness.
　　在此新年之际，我同夫人向你及你的家人致以节日的问候，并祝你们新年快乐、事业有成、合家欢乐。

　　3. One thing upon this changing earth can never change : the love of friend for friend. Happy New Year!
　　变化莫测的大千世界，唯有一件事情恒古不变。那就是朋友间的祝福。元旦快乐！

　　4.Even though we are apart, you are in my heart this season.
　　千山万水，隔不断我在佳节对你的思念。

　　5.You’re the best present I ever received.
　　你是我所收到的最好的礼物。

　　6. When the midnight bell rings tonight, let it signify new and better things for your life; let it signify a realisation of all the things you wish for. Wishing you a very prosperous new year!
　　愿午夜钟声响起时，你的生活将会是崭新而美好的！愿你万事如意！愿你在来年事业顺心！

　　7.May the joy and happiness around you today and always.
　　愿快乐幸福永伴你左右。

　　8.on this season,Please accept my sincere wishes for the New Year. I hope you will continue to enjoy good health.
　　值此佳节，请接受我诚挚的新年祝福，顺祝身体健康。

　　9. If it didn't bring you joy, just leave it behind. Turn a new leaf with the smell of new rain. Happy New Year!
　　往年的烦忧抛到九霄云外！新年新气象!元旦快乐！

　　10.To wish you joy at this holy season. Wishing every happiness will always be with you.
　　恭祝新年吉祥，幸福和欢乐与你同在。