If even one custom instructed us that extended New Year's wishes would increase the chances the year would indeed be a good one, I'd be saying Happy New Year's every day until April.

CNN: Enough with the Happy New Year already

Do you skip to the office every morning, whistling a happy tune, with an eager sense of anticipation about what the day might have in store?

BBC: Wales Office: you don't have to be sad to work here..