"Long before it served as a model for New Years Eve celebrations in over 200 cities across the globe, First Night began as a simple idea in the mind of local artist and arts advocate Clara Wainwright. In 1974, Clara dreaded the thought of 'yet another odious New Years Eve party' where people stand around just before midnight and hope they are with someone that they want to kiss...." (flux-boston.com/reclaiming-the-magic/)
