We study Avodo Zoro Daf 8a, which discusses the winter solstice of the Northern Hemisphere in conjunction with Adam hoRishon, and all the various light festivals which have ensued in honor of the days commencing to get longer again.
If you are behind in this Gemoro, needless to say, you finish it off at Times Square whilst waiting for the ball to drop. Learning Gemoro is a sure way to keep you warm, because of becoming so involved in the study of Gemoro.
We lucky people get to finish off this Daf in the warmth of Sydney Harbor as we await the fireworks, some 16 hours before the ball shall be descending in Times Square.