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.
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.
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