It's the countdown before the final countdown. Official testers made sure the brand new Waterford crystal ball is ready to shine on the global stage.

As the clock strikes midnight, millions around the globe eagerly await the iconic moment when a crystal-covered ball descends in New York City's Times Square, signaling the start of a new year. This ...

The New Year 2026 celebration at Times Square features the famous Ball Drop, live performances, and hourly countdowns at the exact time midnight arrives. This guide shares the full sechdule, ...

As we prepare to ring in 2026, Ken Bridges explores how New Year's Eve is celebrated by cultures around the world.

For years, Jeff and Linda Fishman of Frederick spent every Dec. 31 visiting places within driving distance that had embraced a growing American tradition — lowering a weird novelty object, and not ...

The new year is fast approaching. Many wonder what the new year will bring while planning their own ways of ringing in 2026.

The new year is fast approaching. Many wonder what the new year will bring while planning their own ways of ringing in 2026. The time before the new year is often a time for reflection and setting ...

After the traditional midnight countdown in Times Square, the new New Year's ball will be relit in red, white, and blue, with ...