So it's time for the festivities again:
New Year's Eve at Answers.com
New York is all set:
Times Square Alliance
And you can even watch it live on the web:
Earthcam Covers Times Square
The folks in Sydney will be putting on another "rilly big shew" again this year:
New Year's Eve in Sydney, Australia
Some cities have a non-alcoholic celebration featuring artists and performers, music and drama; it's called "First Night" and was started in Boston in 1976. Heaps of fun:
First Night International
New Year's Eve celebrations are held on St. Sylvester's Day:
Round About New Year's Eve: St. Sylvester's Day
The most famous ethnic celebration on this day is the feast of Hogmanay, in Scotland. The customs include "First Footing," in which a carefully-chosen person enters your house at midnight to bring luck to the New Year. More about Hogmanay (and which person needs to cross your doorstep when the clock strikes twelve):
What is Hogmanay?
Hogmanay Customs
Hogmanay Traditions
Hogmanay.net
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