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The New Year’s holiday is celebrated around the world. See what people in different countries do to welcome the new year.
Splashing Around
In the Netherlands and Canada, it is a tradition to take a dip on New Year’s Day (above).
Counting Down
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Crowds in New York’s Times Square gather to see the old year out and the new year in.
Lucky Grapes
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It is midnight. People in Spain and Peru eat 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
Have a Ball!
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One-two-three. Dancing a waltz is how people in Austria welcome the new year.