Spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world
After a televised extravaganza that usually involves Ryan Seacrest — and a countdown, of course — the Times Square ball drops to ring in the new year, seen here Jan. 1, 2018.
On Dec. 31, some of the world’s most significant landmarks become emblazoned with lights and crowned with bursting fireworks. Some countries drop glass balls, others celebrate with tribal dances, and many even give a smooch. However people choose to celebrate the new year, the holiday provides a warm sense of unity in knowing that billions of other people are celebrating the exact same thing — albeit in different time zones. Click through to see some of the most magnificent festivities around the world.
