AUSTRALIA
Sydney hosts one of the world’s largest and most famous fireworks displays over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

BRAZIL
Many Brazilians wear white for peace and gather on beaches where they offer flowers and candles to Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea. Jumping over seven” “waves and making wishes is a coastal tradition.

ITALY
Italians wear red underwear for good luck and prosperity. A traditional meal includes lentils symbolizing wealth, and pork dishes like cotechino or sausage and zampone which is stuffed pig’s trotter.

JAPAN
The Japanese clean their homes before New Year’s Eve in a practice called ‘ōsōji’. On the evening itself, Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times in a tradition called Joya no Kane, representing the cleansing of earthly desires.

NIGERIA
Nigerians celebrate with street carnivals, music, and church” “vigils called ‘crossover services’, where people pray for blessings in the New Year.

SCOTLAND
Scots celebrate Hogmanay which includes traditions like ‘first-footing’ by visiting the home of friends or family as the first guest of the New Year and often bringing gifts like coal or shortbread.

SPAIN
At midnight, Spaniards eat 12 grapes—one for each chime of the clock. This tradition, called ‘Las Doce Uvas de la Suerte’ (The Twelve Grapes of Luck), is
believed to bring good fortune for the year ahead.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dubai is renowned for its extravagant fi reworks displays at landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and lavish dinners, concerts, and parties are popular.

UNITED STATES
The iconic ball drop in New York City’s Times Square is watched by millions. Fireworks displays, parties, and resolutions are common nationwide traditions.

So, no matter where in the world you find yourself this New Year’s Eve, you’re likely to enjoy very unique, celebratory experiences combining a country’s cultural heritage with joy, hope and anticipation of good things to come!”