San Francisco is characterized by the blending of cultures that reside in its streets. This is reflected in all of the cultural aspects of the city, as their music, food and traditions. Especially during the new year celebrations, the city of San Francisco shines thanks to its traditional attractions and has more of an ideal event for all who visit.

One of the most traditional events in San Francisco is the new year’s eve dance offered by City Hall. The architectural stage is really admirable with the marble floor and a grand staircase. The dance floor is always full of lights and you can find a bar on every corner of the place. This event is ideal for hip-hop music lovers and those who love the best party atmosphere.

Another important event is the new year celebration at Gordon Borsch, which takes place at the edge of a pier located in the Hills Bros building. This is an event that is accessible with a ticket and is very exclusive. The festival-goers enjoy a fine selection of specialty beers and gourmet snacks to choose from.

Although the pier is an important destination to enjoy a major show of lights and fireworks, San Francisco is characterized by several tourist attractions to delight its visitors with the most impressive fireworks in the United States. The Ferry building and the bridge of San Francisco can be privileged places to watch this show.

Visitors favourite activity in San Francisco is to sail on a cruise ship. Parties offered on these ships are very famous for their big dance shows and give a marine setting from where you can also see traditional fireworks. The cruises also offer dinners and cocktails for any budget.

For anyone looking for a quiet place where you can spend new year’s eve, various theatres and hotels in the city offer shows for the whole family. Concerts, dance shows, plays, and comedians are just some examples of shows that are possible to enjoy in any establishment in the city.

All of these shows are performed in advance so it is important to reserve them in the same way. San Francisco is a favourite destination to receive the new year around the world, so it is advisable to carry out research and reservations of hotels, tours, cruises and other activities in advance so that you can enjoy the best that San Francisco has to offer.

Little by little, Rome has become a favourite destination to visit during the festivities of new year’s eve. The magic of all Italy is concentrated in a single city to give visitors the best of this country. The big parties are not strange to the eyes of the Romans, so if you are in search of a big celebration to welcome the new year, Rome is an excellent choice.

Unlike many countries in America and Europe, Rome does not celebrate the arrival of the new year with the traditional twelve grapes. The Romans enjoy the evening patiently waiting for midnight and toasting with sparkling wine, they also expect a grand dinner or cenone, which includes lentils with pork leg or Italian Lenticchie with zampone. The belief is that these lentils are a symbol of abundance and will provide money in the coming year.

For those who enjoy the arrival of the new year on the streets, the different squares of Rome are filled with visitors from all over the world waiting for the traditional fireworks. in many places of the city and other buildings such as Circus Maximus and Fori Imperiali, offer important free concerts to the public. Every year the Piazza del Quirinale offers a concert of classical music to which the president of Italian Republic attends.

To view the fireworks to bid farewell to the old year from the best place, it is possible to go up to the terrace of the Gianicolo, Pincio, the Colosseum, or the Ponte Sant’Angelo. These are high points of the city with views that allow you to watch the show in the best way. The next day, at almost any point in the city, it is possible to find free features of theatre, dance, and music for both children and adults.

Visitors can enjoy the shows until after midnight, the metro runs until 2:30 in the morning. However, buses no longer operate after 10:00 pm and it is very difficult to find taxis during new year’s eve. To those who plan to leave their hotel to bid farewell to the old year, it is recommended to take a map and do not stray much from the area in which they are staying.

New year’s eve celebrations tend to be very expected in any part of the world and are now very close. The destination par to excellence to enjoy a good new year celebration is New York. With more than a hundred years of traditions, New York is home to several traditional events to bid farewell to the old year. Discover what these traditional festivities are and more details about them in this article.

Undoubtedly, the most famous tradition to bid farewell to the year in New York is the fall of the “grand ball” from Times Square. In 1907, the offices of the New York Times were located at the intersection of 42nd street and Broadway. To celebrate the arrival of the year 1908, the directors of this gazette were sent to build a large sphere, which became a symbol of the celebrations of the end of the year and New York City.

Each year, at 6:00 pm, people begin to agglomerate in Times Square to see the ball drop in the intersection of these streets. One minute before the new year the sphere begins to descend and the excitement of the countdown invades the public. When the “grand ball” goes down completely and the count comes to an end, the New Yorkers kiss their partners passionately to welcome the new year.

This celebration is attended by close to a million people and millions more witness it via television. This is why it is recommended to arrive many hours in advance to the event to ensure a good place. In some nearby streets there are big screens placed so that no one is left without witnessing this act.

This is the most famous celebration in New York. In Central Park, athletes and visitors gather at midnight to welcome the new year with a marathon. The organizers offer drinks, a great dance floor, and an impressive fireworks show for all of those wishing to spend the end of the year doing sports.

Brooklyn also offers a large show for those who want to celebrate the arrival of the new year at the famous bridge. The annual trek of the Brooklyn Bridge where people cross the bridge to Manhattan to watch the fireworks with an amazing view. This event is truly unique and very romantic. It is possible to bring alcoholic beverages to celebrate in the streets until you reach one of the thousands of bars, clubs, or restaurants that receive customers overnight in New York.

These are just some of the thousands of options that New York offers to visitors at the end of the year. Remember that this destination, as well as others, is very busy and it is necessary to make reservations in advance to ensure a place in any event you wish to attend as well as in lodging.

London has been placed on the top of most visited cities in Europe in recent years. Being a host of traditions, rich history, and incredible activities, the city receives millions of visitors each year, especially as the holiday season approaches. This great city is an excellent destination to spend new year’s eve, and in this article we will present some of the activities offered to tourists on these dates.

To spend new year’s eve in London it is necessary to know that it should be planned in advance, since, specifically lodging, is scarce during these times, as well as reservations in restaurants and theatres in this city. Apart from that, London streets are home to lots of recreation for all ages, as well as various festivities for enjoyment of all visitors.

The famous fireworks that take place at the London Eye are completely captive in London. This show begins after the chimes of Big Ben are finished. Also sung is “Auld Lang Syne”, instead of the eating of the traditional grapes. These chimes attract thousands of people each year and are part of this beautiful tradition in England.

To watch the fireworks from the other side, as well as the London Eye, the River Thames hosts a cruise to see the fireworks from privileged seats. These cruises have a dinner before the fireworks and a party after them.

On the night of December 31, London is filled with dances and dinners at each of the venues and hotels in the city. Important dances, such as the Vintage New Year’s Ball and the London New Year’s Eve Ball are held exclusively for those wishing to spend a magical evening full of mystery, music, drink, casinos, games, party, and delicious food. To attend these dances it is necessary to purchase a ticket in advance, but it is really worth it.

While the day of January 1st is a holiday in London and many businesses do not open, there are several attractions in the city which you can visit at restricted times. Some of the museums that open the first day of the year are Churchill War Rooms, Museum of London, Natural History Museum, and Science Museum. The London Zoo, as well as tour buses and Shakespeare’s Globe exhibition is also available.

To finish the ride of the new year, we recommend visiting circuses and the Winter Wonderland skating rinks. This is an expected event that take place every year in Hyde Park during the months of December and January to commemorate Christmas. In the markets you can find souvenirs and typical food of the season, as well as some other allegorical attractions of winter.

The Iguazu falls are pure excellence, one of the most visited destinations, and one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. Throughout the year, Iguazu receives millions of visitors from all parts of the world, and make a special new year celebrations for tourists and locals to enjoy the magical landscapes and waters of this place.

For the year 2015, Puerto Iguazu received 1,188,563 tourists from across Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela< united States, France, Spain and Japan, among others. This is the fifth consecutive year in which it has gone beyond a million visitors on a single date. The falls offer a natural spectacle, unique and impossible to find elsewhere in the world. In addition to this, various commemorative events are organized each year to welcome the new year.

From a party with music and cocktails, to an impressive fireworks show for visitors to enjoy. Hotels in this region are responsible for making the best environment for their guests, and with the best view of the falls. Also, for the first few days of the year tours and trips are offered to explore and learn about cataracts to fund, as well as the flora and fauna of the place.

During these travels, it is possible to know the Iguazu falls Brazilian side, as well as the Argentinian side. Visitors can also take the ecological jungle train to get to the Devil’s Throat. This stop is a favourite of many tourists for the impressive natural spectacle offered. Similarly, the green trail is another meeting point for all visitors looking to approach the fauna of the place, while enjoying the natural pools.

For those in search of adventure, Iguazu allows some extreme sports such as trekking. The jungle provides a 7km tour where you can practice trekking and keep in touch with the fauna at the same time; the jungle safari is the best choice. On the other hand, the Iguazu park puts at the disposal of its visitors different shops with souvenirs and local handcrafts, restaurants, and cafes to rest a few moments.

New year is an excellent date to visit the port of Iguazu falls and its waterfalls thanks to all of the festivals, attractions, and events surrounding this celebration. However, it is important to note that this date is the busiest of this destination, so it is necessary to travel with patience to enjoy this visit.

November 18 of this year, the most famous mouse in the world is 87 years old. Disney movies are embolic and have representatives of their characters in toys and theme parks; Mickey Mouse is one of the iconic characters of many around the world.

The Disney company celebrates the creation of Mickey on November 18, 1928, when the premiere of the first cartoon with sound took place, which would actually be the third appearance of this mouse. Since its inception and until 1947, its creator, Walt Disney, provided his voice to create the life of this character. Bret Iwan is currently the actor who plays the voice of Mickey Mouse now.

Mickey Mouse is the host of any Disney destination, from the first Disneyland in California, to Disneyland in Paris. In any of these theme parks, young and old, have a great trip full of magic, colors, and lots of fun. One of the most popular Disney destinations in the world is the Walt Disney resort in Florida.

This favorite destination of travelers contains several theme parks within it, as well as hosts old hotels for the complete Disney experience throughout your stay. The complex has 4 theme parks, 2 waterparks, 6 golf courses, and a sports complex.

For the comfort of all, Walt Disney world has a network of buses free of charge for all visitors, since the distance between the parks tends to be quite long. It also has services such as FASTPASS, which shortens the lines in the 4 theme parks and is offered at the entrance of the park. Also offered is the system Ears To The World and Disney Complete show translator, which allows foreigners to listen any attraction in their language free of charge.

Without a doubt, any Disney resort is perfectly designed so that, in the company of Mickey Mouse, his friends, and any visitor has one of the best experiences of their life in any of its theme parks. Both, big and small, will not regret living a few days in this magical world that Disney has made for the enjoyment for everyone.

Pirate’s week is held the first 11 days of November on the Cayman Islands. The locals wait eagerly to days before to experience an environment totally nautical and mysterious, full of street dances, games, food, local drinks, amazing parades, plays, and fireworks.

This important week on the Cayman Islands is celebrated to remember the days when the pirates visited the ports and hid in this paradise. Children are mainly those who enjoy the attractions of this holiday, thanks to different attractions of the street fairs and different competitions. One of the most important competitions in this celebration is the national competition of songs, which is celebrated at the beginning of the week. Accompanying this contest, a grand opening party is held, as well as a pirate costume contest and the crowning of the queen of the festival.

Among the fun and exciting attractions, is the “pirate invasion”, which takes place the first Saturday of the week. This event starts in the sea, where two crews are ready to take the port of George Town and “capture” its governor. This event is spectacular and adds great value to the already beautiful Caribbean.

In addition to amazing parties be held in the month of November, these beautiful islands offer different performances and experiences throughout the year. This is a luxurious tourist destination, since it has hundreds of attractions to enjoy during the day and night, such as beaches, rainforests, amazing restaurants and nightclubs, lots of music, and the best parties for all travelers.

Appointed the masterpiece of humanities heritage, day of the dead is one of the holidays depicting Mexico all over the world. While the celebrations last two days, the preparations, research, and meaning goes far beyond. There are several traditions that surround this holiday and also depend on the culture of each place in where it is held.

On November 1st and 2nd, the Mexican people come together to host a party to greet the souls, leaving them their favorite foods during their life existence at an altar, as well as some elements that will help them find the way back. These altars of the dead are well known around the world and there are even several contests that are dedicated to preserving this tradition, as well as the altars that are easy to assemble.

The “dead altars” are made up of different steps or levels, which represent heaven, earth, and the underworld. There are altars that have seven steps; these represent the seven deadly sins according to the Otomi belief, or seven levels that a soul must go through to rest, according to other beliefs. The items offered on the table are, apart from food for the deceased, marigold flowers, pan de muerto; elements such as fire, wind, and earth are represented by candles, incense, spiritual confetti, and salt.

The sugar and chocolate skulls are another important part of the altar and of the traditions of this holiday.  The little skulls represent the deceased person and bear the name of the person on the front. Also, taken as a joke some dedicate a skull to a living person. At the end of the festivities, these skulls can be consumed by relatives and friends of the deceased. However, in some cultures it is believed that the food that was offered loses the flavor and essence when the deceased has made his visit and the food cannot be eaten anymore.

In addition to the sugar skulls, there is another type of skull in Mexico’s day of the dead traditions. The tradition of writing a composition in verse, which has a comical touch, called calaverita literary. These skulls were born in the 19th century with the need to discuss serious problems or unhappy topics about policy, which outside comedic tones, would be very difficult to express. Therefore, they were censored for many years, before integrating them into tradition.

Another important tradition of day of the dead is to visit the cemeteries where the faithful departed are buried. Some cultures spend days and nights beside the grave of their loved ones and others only visit the place to bring them flowers and dedicate them prayers. Marigold flower bows are also made and people will visit with several candles for the deceased to help them find their way home.

All of these traditions together represent one of the largest in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times, enriched with Spanish culture and the Catholic Church to become what we now know as day of the dead. Many cultures celebrate their own versions of this holiday, as part of the family heritage and homeland. All of these celebrations converging on the idea that someday the deceased will be back with those people who loved them in life and that, for now, only come to visit them one day of the year, on the day of the dead.

November is filled with celebrations and historical and mystical traditions around the world. In countries such as United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa celebrate the tradition of Bonfire Nightor, Guy Fawkes Night, and bonfire night. This tradition is celebrated on November 5th of each year in United Kingdom and celebrates a historical fact with fireworks, bonfires, burning scarecrows, many lights, and rich snacks.

In 1605, began the reign of James I and all of the Catholics hoped to have a better deal by the monarchy. Previously, under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I, Catholics were not allowed to attend mass or be faithful to the pope. There were many dissatisfied citizens, who saw that the abuse wasn’t going to change, decided to assassinate the king one night, in Parliament. They took 35 barrels of explosives and waited to set fire to the place and had planned to abduct infants and families from any Member of Parliament, however, they were discovered. This historical fact is known as the failure of the gunpowder plot.

The celebration has taken on several names, such as, Guy Fawkes Night, since the kings guards captured a subject by the name of Guy Fawkes, who was indicted for attempted murder. Each year, the English celebrate having saved the king that night by burning figures of a man, alluding to Guy Fawkes. Nights before November 5th, children of England used to go from house to house asking for “a penny for Guy”. With the money they collected, they bought the material needed to manufacture these dolls thus being able to burn them during the night of the fire.

In addition to the construction and burning of these figures, Englishmen have adopted the tradition of burning fireworks to make the celebration more colorful. Every year they make a parade dressed in black striped sweaters and red hats, of clothing of the time, carrying torches, dolls, and other items with fire. As a part of this celebration families gather to dine with traditional dishes, such as, roasted potatoes, sausages, mash, and candied apples.

It is important to point out that today this holiday does not have an anti-Catholic nature. The official party was abolished in the 19th century now this tradition is very popular. Locals have even come to burn figures of important characters in English culture that have nothing to do with the original tradition. Every country has its deeply-rooted traditions and it is important that they are not lost. To have this anchor to the past helps remind all mankind the place where we come from and who we are today.

The same as day of the dead is celebrated in Mexico and Halloween is celebrated in United States, there are many other countries with celebrations for the deceased. On the beautiful island of Haiti, as a part of their heritage of the voodoo religion, the Fet TEAP , or, all souls day is celebrated. This celebration takes place on November 2nd, and as of day of the dead, is to celebrate the feast of all the souls in the country.

This festival consists of various voodoo rituals which are represented through dance, music, and Haitian traditions. The capital of Haiti, Port au Prince, celebrates all souls day by wearing traditional colors of the holiday; black and red. Early inhabitants celebrate with dances, food, singing, offerings, and religious prayers. It is customary to make a trip to the cemetery, where lies the souls of the believers, Baron Somedi, who is the god of death, and his son Gede. Bringing those offerings and other important entities for the voodoo religion.

Embellishments are also an important part of the celebration and are why all of the graves are filled with flowers and candles. Similarly, Haitians dress their heads with scarves and colorful necklaces and images of saints’ voodoo during the entire celebration.  In the main cemetery, believers dance and worship these entities important to their religion gathered under the cross of Baron Somedi and Maman Brigitte, another important entity of religion. Offerings, like traditional bread and rum, are carried to the graves of the deceased family members.

While all worship, some believers are possessed by spirits and begin to rub their bodies with chile and rum while others sing and dance. At the peak of the celebration, the priestess or mambo frees the souls of his acolytes with the help of a hen and whites doves to perform the ritual. In this ritual the mambo is possessed by Maman Brigitte and begins to predict events of next year. She continues to dance and sing around the cross of Baron Somedi, which is sprayed with rum and ignites in a fire, while she regains consciousness.

It is important to point out the importance in the religiousness and sacredness of the music, since this is the link that connects the world of the living to the dead in voodoo religion. The island becomes really shocking scenery in which the drums are heard in unison. Full of mysticism, religion, tradition, and music, this celebration is one of the most important in Haiti. While their voodoo religion has been hunted by French colonizers, neither the years nor the wars have failed to uproot Haitians of their roots and traditional celebrations. Open minded travelers have come from all over the world to enjoy Port au Prince on this date to admire this anachronistic holiday and live it in person.