Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. NASHVILLE - DECEMBER 31: Lainey Wilson performs on NEW YEAR'S ...

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 ...

The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop is a 122-year-old tradition to ring in the new year. Celebrations will begin at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Dec. 31, with the ball drop occurring at 11:59 p.m.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 31: Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host CNN's New Year's Eve coverage in the rain in Times Square on December 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T ...

Get ready to ring in 2026! It's an annual tradition for nearly 1 million people to gather in N.Y.C. every Dec. 31 to watch the annual New Year's Eve ball drop, while over 1 billion more people tune in ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — On December 31, 1904, New York City’s Times Square hosted its first ever New Year’s Eve celebration. Along with ringing in the new year, the 1904 celebration marked the official ...

The Disneyland Resort will ring in 2026 with its annual New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular, lighting up the park on the night of December 31. The fireworks presentation replaces ...