Why do we make noises when new year comes?

Some people believe that the Chinese were the first to start celebrating the New Year. And some others believe it was the ancient Germans, and still others claim it was the Romans. We know that the Chinese have always had a great festival at the time of their New Year, which comes later than ours. The Chinese New Year festivals last several days. The ancient Germans established a New Year festival because of the changing seasons. The German winter began about the middle of November. This was the time when they gathered the harvest. Because everybody came together at this time for the happy occasion, and because it meant they would have a period of rest from work afterwards, they would make merry and have a great holiday. Even though it was only November, they considered it the beginning of a new year! When the Romans conquered Europe, they changed this time of celebration to the first of January. For them, the coming of the New Year was a symbol of starting up a new life with new hope for the future. This custom and this meaning have lasted to this day. We greet the New Year happily, hoping it will bring us a good, new life.

When New Year comes we make noises, for me i do that because I believe when i make noise i tend to accept all the good vibes to have a prosperous new year.

It is the sound of rejoicement, happiness, and welcoming the new year. People make noise generally when they are happy and this is one of such happiness.

To ward off bad spirits. That's what they say. LOL As for me, a quiet night with my loved ones would make new year a blast.