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.