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.

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 ...

Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to say ...

As 2026 arrived around the globe, crowds gathered to ring in the new year, often accompanied by increased security measures. In some communities, the traditional celebrations were shadowed by grief.

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 ...