Within the African American community there is an annual observance called a Watch Night Service. This service that runs from 10:30 PM until 12 AM on New Year’s Day dates back to December 31, 1862.

Within the African American community there is an annual observance called a Watch Night Service. This service that runs from 10:30 PM until 12 AM on New Year’s Day dates back to December 31, 1862.