From Celine Dion to Pope Francis, here are some new year's wishes to take into 2025
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The start of a new year has inspired some of the world's high-profile figures and organizations to share messages about hope, gratitude and goodwill.
The start of a new year has inspired some of the world's high-profile figures and organizations to share messages about hope, gratitude and goodwill.
Here are some of their greetings posted on social media:
Pop superstar Celine Dion expressed her "heartfelt thanks" to fans for their "unwavering support" in a New Year's message. Dion had previously revealed she was battling a rare painful disease and returned to the spotlight in 2024, including a performance at the Paris Olympics last summer.
The Royal Family also endured a rocky year with cancer scares that forced King Charles III and Kate, Princess of Wales to temporarily step away from public appearances. They shared a video with a simple New Year's greeting.
Though Wayne Gretzky hasn't post his own New Year's message, the Great One's wife shared a video message on behalf of her mom Jean, who chuckled as she blew a tassled trumpet.
The soccer legend posted a series of photos of him and his wife Victoria Beckham and their family, thanking everyone for an "unforgettable year."
Wicked film star and singer Ariana Grande called 2024 "full of art and heart" as she thanked fans for their love and support.
