The Dutch mark New Year’s Eve with oliebollen, deep-fried dough balls whose roots trace back to ancient Germanic midwinter rites. According to folklore, eating the fatty pastries offered protection ...

From the Times Square ball drop to hanging onions, here are some of the ways different countries welcome the new year.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued ...

Celebrations leading up to the new year date back thousands of years, and many modern ones still incorporate long-standing traditions related to wealth. From eating certain foods at midnight to ...

Happy New Year's Eve! Tonight's Times Square ball drop in New York City will feature a flashy new orb when the clock ticks down the final seconds to reach 2026. From making resolutions and eating ...

Happy New Year (in some parts of the world)! Though the hours are still ticking away until 2026 is celebrated in the United States, we'll show you highlights from around the globe, including Australia ...