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Frederik X and Queen Mary Lead New Year’s Gala in Copenhagen With Reimagined Diamond Tiara

Mary showcased a reversible rose‑cut diamond bandeau designed in 2024 from an 1840 belt, preserving the option to restore the original setting.

Cracker Barrel Skips New Year’s Black‑Eyed Peas, Prompting Fresh Backlash

Vondelkirche Gutted in Amsterdam New Year’s Fire as Owners Weigh Rebuild

Spanish '12 Grapes' Ritual Goes Viral Worldwide, Triggering New Year’s Grape Shortages and Retail Tie-Ins

Times Square Rings In 2026 With America250 Relighting, First-Ever July 3 Ball Drop Set

What to Eat—and Skip—on New Year’s in Italy, According to Tradition

Orange Ball Drop Returns to Thornton Park Tonight With Ticketed Street Party

Why ‘Auld Lang Syne’ Endures at Midnight Worldwide

‘Dinner for One’ Marks 60 Years on German TV With Wall-to-Wall New Year’s Eve Airings

Red Underwear Sales Surge for New Year as Southern European Luck Ritual Spreads to Germany

‘12 Grapes’ New Year Ritual Goes Viral With Under-Table Twist as Retailers Roll Out Special Packs

Prime Video Launches ‘Miss Sophie — Same Procedure as Every Year,’ a ‘Dinner for One’ Prequel

La Gula del Norte Launches #PedrochePóntelo, Teasing Pedroche’s Campanadas Dress

Times Square Unveils 'Constellation Ball,' Its Largest New Year’s Eve Sphere Yet

Times Square Unveils 2025 New Year’s Ball With 5,280 Waterford Crystals and First-Ever Circular Design

Munich Launches Paid New Year’s ‘Silvestermeile’ With Laser Show to Replace Fireworks

Canadians Embrace Polar Bear Swims to Welcome 2025

Global New Year Traditions Highlight Unique Ways to Welcome 2025

12 Grapes New Year's Tradition Gains Global Popularity and Modern Twists

Silvester Fireworks Cause Stress for Pets and Wildlife