The beginning of a new year has inspired some of the world’s most prominent figures and organizations to share messages of hope, gratitude and goodwill.
These are some of their greetings published on social networks:
Celine Dion:
Pop superstar Celine Dion expressed her “heartfelt gratitude” to her fans for their “unwavering support” in a New Year’s message. Dion had previously revealed she was battling a rare and painful illness and returned to the spotlight in 2024, including a performance at the Paris Olympics last summer.
The Royal Family:
The Royal Family also endured a difficult year with cancer fears forcing King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales, to temporarily step away from public appearances. They shared a video with a simple New Year’s greeting.
Janet Gretzky:
Although Wayne Gretzky has not posted his own New Year’s message, the Great One’s wife shared a video message on behalf of his mother Jean, who chuckled while playing a tasseled trumpet.
David Beckham:
The football legend posted a series of photos of himself, his wife Victoria Beckham and their family, thanking everyone for an “unforgettable year.”
Ariana Grande:
Evil movie star and singer Ariana Grande called 2024 “full of art and heart” and thanked fans for their love and support.
Mariah Carey:
The pop superstar and “Queen of Christmas” shared a video of her reunion and thanked her fans for “many amazing moments” during her concerts.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:
Justin Trudeau stressed that Canada will remain “strong and free” despite “challenges and opportunities” in 2025.
Pope Francis:
The Pope, 88, called on everyone to build “a culture of peace” in the new year on the World Day of Peace.
The United Nations:
UN Secretary General António Guterres pledged to support those working for peace, health, equality and stability.
NASA Johnson Space Center:
NASA’s Johnson Space Center released stunning photos of what Earth’s city lights look like from the International Space Station.
US President Joe Biden:
After a tumultuous year that saw the outgoing president drop out of the 2024 race, Biden posted a simple message wishing Americans a happy new year.
The president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump:
Trump shared two messages on Truth Social, one with a photo of him clenching his fist in his New Year’s greeting and another promising “it will be a great moment for America!”
