Ever wondered why we all count down, kiss strangers, and pop champagne on New Year’s Eve? Blame the Romans for picking January 1, and thank marketers for making bubbly a must. From Spain’s grape-eating race to Key West’s drag queen in a giant heel, NYE is a global mashup of weird rituals. Oh, and that Times Square ball drop? It only exists because fireworks got banned. Turns out, the only real rule is: get a little weird and call it tradition. #Culture #NewYearsEve #Traditions