New Year's Eve
About this event
New Year's Eve on December 31 is the ultimate global celebration of passing time, featuring dazzling fireworks, the iconic Times Square ball drop, and joyful toasts at midnight.
Interesting facts about New Year's Eve
The Times Square New Year's Eve crystal ball drop in NYC has taken place annually since 1907, covered in 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles.
In Spain and Latin America, millions eat 12 green grapes in 12 seconds alongside midnight clock chimes for good fortune.
Over 100,000 fireworks illuminate Sydney Harbour in Australia, watched by more than a billion people on live broadcasts.
In Denmark, people playfully smash old plates against friends' front doors on New Year's Eve to show love and affection.
In Brazil, revelers dress in all white and jump over seven ocean waves at Copacabana beach to make wishes for the year ahead.
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