Australia is one of the first countries in the world to celebrate the New Year because of its location near the International Date Line.

So, in Australia we have many things we like to on New Year’s Eve.

If you’re close to a major city, there will usually be some hustle and bustle to get to where they will set off fireworks.

We usually celebrate in our laid back, relaxed way; barbecues, drinks, seafood, and salad.

Around the world, they have somewhat different traditions to see in the new year.

At midnight in Ecuador, people burn scarecrows and old photos to get rid of bad luck and memories from the past year. 

Families in Ireland bang loaves of Christmas bread on walls and doors to ward off evil spirits and ensure a prosperous New Year. 

The tradition of dropping a giant ball in Times Square, New York City originated in 1907 when the publisher of the New York Times commissioned a sign-maker to build it. 

At midnight in Brazil, people jump through seven waves while making a wish with each wave. They also wear white to symbolize peace and harmony, and give gifts to Lemanja, the sea goddess. 

Families in the Phillipines gather 12 round fruits, such as oranges, peaches, and plums, to represent each prosperous month of the coming year. 

People wear red underwear for luck, and in Spain the underwear must also be new. In Italy, people also throw old items out the window to symbolize the new things to come. 

Buddhist temples in Japan ring bells 108 times to remove 108 types of earthly desires. The tradition is called Joya no Kane, where "Jo" means "to throw away the old and move on to the new" and "Ya" means "night". 

The last day of the old year in Scotland is celebrated with festivities, such as a torch procession and street party. 

Wherever and however you are ringing in the New Year, make sure it is one to remember.