10 Surprising Facts About the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

More than one billion people are expected to watch a glowing orb drop down a pole to mark midnight in New York City.

10 New Year’s Traditions From Across the Globe

From the Times Square ball drop to hanging onions, here are some of the ways different countries welcome the new year.
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Times Square will be closed this weekend in New York City - here's why

There are only two times per year when New York City’s Time Square closes down completely for traffic. And one of them is this weekend ...