Here we are, on the final day of 2018, and the last day of Becky’s #timesquare challenge, so today’s images just have to be Times Square.
Times Square
A giant Waterford crystal ball signifying New Year’s Day was first dropped at Times Square on December 31, 1907. This has formed the main New Year’s celebration in New York City since then; apart, that is, from a break during World War II, when the ball drop was replaced by a minute of silence, followed by a recording of church bells pealing.
A hundred years on, the crystal ball was replaced by a larger energy-efficient ball which has now taken over the New Year tumble.
Times Square
Happy New Year!
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 31 December 2018
Posted as part of #timesquare
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Great Shots. Have a great New Year
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Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year
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wonderful shots and happy to just be watching it on tv! happy new year –
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We are here ready for the celebration too. Have a healthy and prosperous new year 2019.
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Happy New Year Debbie.
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Oh, very good….Times Square for a Timesquare!! A Happy, Healthy and Creative New Year to you, Dbbie, and hoping we get together plenty!
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A very happy New Year to you, Debs! Where will you be? 🙂 🙂 Not that I’m stalking you, of course!
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I’m at home – nothing exciting planned for New Year. Have a wonderful evening, and here’s to a fantastic 2019 in your new home!
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Putting your feet up seems a good option in your case, Debs. Have a lovely evening and all the very best to you and yours! 🙂 🙂
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Hee hee, great minds think alike. Except you have fabulous photos!!
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