From Spain to Iceland, how countries around the globe ring in the New Year

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Fireworks light up the sky above the London Eye during the new year celebrations in London, United Kingdom on January 01, 2018. (Photo by Vickie Flores/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) less LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Fireworks light up the sky above the London Eye during the new year celebrations in London, United Kingdom on January 01, 2018. (Photo by Vickie Flores/Anadolu Agency/Getty ... more Photo: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Photo: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Image 1 of / 69 Caption Close From Spain to Iceland, how countries around the globe ring in the New Year 1 / 69 Back to Gallery

While most Americans will ring in 2019 with a champagne toast, countries around the world will say goodbye to the past year with their own time-honored traditions.

From smashing plates to partying in red underwear, click through the photos above to see how countries from Spain to Iceland celebrate the New Year, according to Newsweek.

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