Big Celebrations
Home to the iconic Ball Drop, attracting a million person and billions watching globally.
What is New York City?
Who is Jaz?
Originated with the Chinese, who used them (andWhat is Exercise loud tactics) to ward off evil spirits during important moments, including the start of a new year, a tradition now adopted globally.
What are Fireworks?
What are Black Eyed Peas?
Eating one of these during each midnight clock chimes in Spain promised good fortune for the coming year
What is a grape?
Among the first major cities to celebrate, with spectacular fireworks over the Opera House and harbor bridge
What is Syndey?
Took in views of the Mediterranean from a balcony at the Monte Carlo Bay Resort
Who is Sam?
An ancient practice, notably by Celts and Irish, involving loud clatter at midnight to frighten away bad spirits and welcome the fresh start of the year, a tradition still popular in many places
What is banging pots and pans?
What are Lentils?
Spending New Year's Eve on the beach sounds nice in and of itself, but in Brazil it's believed that your luck increases if you get in the surf and jump over seven of these—one for each of the divine spirits of the Umbanda religion. Revelers also get one wish for each one which is an added incentive to get in the water
What are waves?
The "Reveillon" attracts over 5 million people to Copacabana Beach for a massive party and offerings to the sea goddess Yemanja
What is Rio de Janeiro?
Enjoyed two weeks in Bosnian - truly embracing the spirit of the river.
Who is Dawn?
A tradition that grew from marking endings (like funeral bells) and celebrations, with these ringing out to signal the old year's end and the new one's arrival, a practice common in European traditions.
What are Church Bells?
What are Greens (collards, cabbage)?
In Ireland, put this (or holly, or ivy) under their pillow before you go to bed on December 31 will have dreams of their future partner. It's one reason not to stay up all night
What is mistletoe?
Features coordinated fireworks from multiple hotels, massive casino parties, and concerts
What is Las Vegas?
Cheered on the Padress!
Who is Jen?
Modern versions of ancient noise-making, these instruments create loud sounds to "shoo" away negative energy and usher in good fortune for the coming year
What are Party Horns & Whistles
What is Pork?
If you are Greek and want to invite growth and prosperity into your house for the new year. Hang bundles of these over the door, since they have been known to sprout even when no one pays attention to them, which makes them good symbols of fertility and abundance
What are onions?
Hogmanay is a multi-day festival with torchlight processions, street parties, and castle fireworks.
What is Edinburgh?
Visited the home of Bob Marley in Jamaica
Who is Eraina?
This iconic Scottish song, set to paper by Robert Burns in 1788, became a staple for bringing people together at midnight, representing reflection and friendship as one year ends and another begins
What is singing "Auld Lang Syne"
What are long noodles?
Millions of people gather along Brazil's beaches to celebrate the new year, and most of them are color-coordinated. There, it's a tradition to wear this, a color that symbolizes good luck and peace—and one that makes for great, matching photo opps!
What is white?