first calligraphy of the year
baby's first steps; celebration of a baby's first steps; opening to pedestrians (e.g. a new bridge)
first doing of ... (ever, in one's life, in the new year, etc.)
New Year firefighters' event
bridge-opening ceremony; first crossing of a bridge
outset; beginning; starting (things); resuming work after the New Year's vacation
first wearing (of new clothes)
first shopping of the year; first purchase of the year
initial playing of an instrument in the New Year