Smashing plates, fireworks in the street, partying in underwear — this might sound like a crazy New Year's Eve party, but in other parts of the world, these actions are time-honored traditions.

Mercadona, one of Spain's largest grocery chains, advertised four ways to purchase grapes for the occasion. Natural bunch grapes with seeds from Alicante add "an element of fun to the tradition of ...

The streets of Elda, a city of about 50,000 people, best known for making women’s shoes, are transformed once a year into a cross between a drama from the Middle Ages and a huge fancy dress party.

In the Philippines, New Year’s celebrations focus on wealth and health. Round fruits, symbolizing coins, are displayed prominently, while dishes like pancit noodles promise long life.