A crowd of people, gathered in Madrid, eats 12 grapes...

A crowd of people, gathered in Madrid, eats 12 grapes to celebrate the New Year. (Getty) Credit: A crowd of people, gathered in Madrid, eats 12 grapes to celebrate the New Year. (Getty)

We all know about the Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve, so here is a look at New Year's traditions from around the world:

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What's in store with the weather ... Exploring LI's complex web of transit options ... Out East: Critterville Farm Sanctuary Credit: Newsday

Updated 1 minute ago Newsday Investigates: Girl was absent, late in half the school days in months before death ... Families left with uncertainty after Nepal ends flood rescue ... This surprise for a little boy doesn't stink! ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountain Railroad

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