This article originally appeared in The New York Observer in 1993 and is anthologized in Luc's wonderful collection of essays, Kill All Your Darlings. » 12/31/13 2:05pm 12/31/13 2:05pm

The clock is ticking down the hours until 2014, but you still don't have New Years plans? If you don't feel like being lulled to sleep by Ryan Seacrest, deck yourself out in some tribal war paint, put on your fanciest tux, or just come up with a really great alibi.. these parties are crazier than usual.. » 12/29/13 8:00pm 12/29/13 8:00pm

According to some new British study, 8 out of 10 people have abandoned New Year's Resolutions. But we don't care. We want to hear yours. » 12/29/10 1:56pm 12/29/10 1:56pm

A pair of twin sisters in England will celebrate their 101st birthday on January 1. They say the key to living a long life is to "not sit still for too long." [Telegraph] » 12/31/08 10:20am 12/31/08 10:20am

A note to readers: We'll be posting on a shortened schedule today, and tomorrow we'll be off completely. Best wishes for a Happy New Year to everyone here and abroad — we'll see you on Friday. » 12/31/08 9:20am 12/31/08 9:20am

2008 is finally coming to an end, and just like every year, we will watch it go with a strange mix of bewilderment, sadness, elation, and relief, wondering what 2009 has in store for us. » 12/28/08 1:15pm 12/28/08 1:15pm