Here are some of the ways people in ten different countries celebrate the start of the new year.

Spain

Eat twelve grapes at the twelve chimes of midnight.

Denmark

Smashing plates outside their neighbor's doors.

Singapore

White 'wishing spheres' are released into a river with written hopes for the coming year.

Siberia

Dive into a frozen lake to plant a tree.

South Africa

Throw old appliances out of their windows.

Hungary

Turn their time wheel in Budapest as it runs out to mark the start of the new year.

The Netherlands

Start a bonfire with their Christmas trees and set of a large display of fireworks.

Italy

Wear red underwear.

Brazil

Make a wish as they throw white flowers into the sea.

Greece

Hang an onion on the front door to symbolize rebirth - and then wake up their kids the next morning by hitting them on the head with it.