Everything Everywhere Daily New Year’s Traditions (Encore)
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Dec 31, 2024 As the New Year approaches, celebrations vary widely across cultures. From the iconic Times Square ball drop to Edinburgh's Hogmanay, unique traditions shine through. Fireworks, eating grapes, and even burning effigies play significant roles in these festivities. The history of college bowl games also intertwines with seasonal celebrations. Discover how rituals evolve, bringing people together in joyous welcome of the new year!
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Times Square Ball Drop History
- The Times Square ball drop tradition started in 1907, orchestrated by Adolph Ochs, owner of the New York Times.
- It replaced a fireworks display and has been held annually except during WWII blackout restrictions.
Hogmanay in Edinburgh
- Edinburgh's Hogmanay is a massive New Year's street party with bands, fireworks, and a torchlight procession.
- Its origins are ancient and predate the centuries-long Christmas ban in Scotland after the Reformation.
Auld Lang Syne's New Year's Connection
- Auld Lang Syne, a Scots poem by Robert Burns, became a New Year's staple thanks to bandleader Guy Lombardo.
- Lombardo's 1947 recording is the definitive version played in Times Square.