New Year Around The World by Miguel Gonzalez Betancourt

Times Square Ball Drop

gonzalezbetancm70308 — 2024-01-04 20:24:17 UTC

Each year, millions of eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball. At 11:59 p.m., the Ball begins its descent as millions of voices unite to countdown the final seconds of the year, and celebrate the beginning of a new year full of hopes, challenges, changes and dreams.

China

gonzalezbetancm70308 — 2024-01-05 20:05:14 UTC

People celebrate the New Year during a countdown event at Yongdingmen Gate in Beijing, China on January 1, 2018.

Japan

gonzalezbetancm70308 — 2024-01-05 20:07:23 UTC

People release balloons as they take part in a New Year's countdown event in Tokyo, Japan on January 1, 2018.

Pakistan

gonzalezbetancm70308 — 2024-01-05 20:08:40 UTC

Pakistani people prepare to release lanterns as they gather to celebrate the new year in Lahore on January 1, 2018.

Mexico / Spain

gonzalezbetancm70308 — 2024-01-09 20:12:06 UTC

In Spain and Mexico, eating 12 grapes at midnight is said to bring you luck for the 12 months ahead.

Pork

gonzalezbetancm70308 — 2024-01-09 20:15:00 UTC

Pigs root around with their snouts moving in a forward motion, which is why many cultures around the world eat pork on New Year's Day to symbolize progress for the coming year