The first sunrise of 2023. I wonder why people wait in vigil for the turn of the new year at midnight when we should be waiting...

The first sunrise of 2023.
I wonder why people wait in vigil for the turn of the new year at midnight when we should be waiting for the dawn of a new day, a new year. I did just that and this is the view from my study at daybreak January 1, 2023.
I started the year with so much hope, but am now stressed and in limbo, because all flights to and from NAIA were delayed, diverted, or cancelled due to a radar issue early this afternoon. My flight is scheduled for 0030 later but there is no update fr...