Looking for something to do on December 31? Head over to Rio de Janeiro and usher in the New Year with Iemanjá, goddess of the water, revered by the Umbanda and Candomblé religions of Brazil. The unofficial patron saint of Rio de Janeiro, Iemanjá grants good fortune and blessings for the New Year to people...

Got a great photo of New Year's the last time you were in Asia? Well, dust it off and submit to the Asia Welcomes 2010 Photo Contest . It's sponsored by the Asia Society , a nonprofit organization working to strengthen links between the United States and Asia. The contest will accept any photos taken...

In many first world countries, tonight will be celebrated with parties, drinking, and the inevitable shouting in unison of " ..5!..4!..3!..2!..1!..HAPPY NEW YEAR! " Some will find themselves in public plazas with hundreds or thousands of revelers like those in Times Square, some will be at all-night clubs, and some may celebrate with smaller groups...