Chinese Welcome The New Year

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 30: (CHINA OUT) Lights are decorated for greeting the upcoming New Year 2012 at the temple of heaven park on December 30, 2011 in Beijing, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

Chinese Welcome The New Year

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 30: (CHINA OUT) Lights are decorated for greeting the upcoming New Year 2012 at the Bund on December 30, 2011 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

New York Celebrates New Year's Eve In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Thousands of revelers gather in New York's Times Square to celebrate the ball drop at the annual New Years Eve celebration on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

New York Celebrates New Year's Eve In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Thousands of revelers gather in New York's Times Square to celebrate the ball drop at the annual New Years Eve celebration on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Berlin Welcomes 2012 With Fireworks And Concert

BERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 01: Fireworks explode over the Quadriga statue atop the Brandenburg Gate on New Year's Eve on January 1, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. According to the media, up to one million people celebrate the country's biggest New Year's Eve Party. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Berlin Welcomes 2012 With Fireworks And Concert

BERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 01: Fireworks explode over the Quadriga statue atop the Brandenburg Gate on New Year's Eve on January 1, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. According to the media, up to one million people celebrate the country's biggest New Year's Eve Party. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Berlin Welcomes 2012 With Fireworks And Concert

BERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 01: Fireworks explode over the Quadriga statue atop the Brandenburg Gate on New Year's Eve on January 1, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. According to the media, up to one million people celebrate the country's biggest New Year's Eve Party. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

New Years Eve Is Celebrated In London With A Huge Firework Display

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2012 in London, England. Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Thames in central London to ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

New Years Eve Is Celebrated In London With A Huge Firework Display

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2012 in London, England. Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Thames in central London to see in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Berlin Welcomes 2012 With Fireworks And Concert

BERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 01: Fireworks explode over the Quadriga statue atop the Brandenburg Gate on New Year's Eve on January 1, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. According to the media, up to one million people celebrate the country's biggest New Year's Eve Party. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Fireworks Welcome In The New Year In Utrecht

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 01: New Year's Eve fireworks display illuminates the sky over the Dom Tower on January 01, 2012 in Utrecht, Netherlands. The Dom tower is with 112.5 metres high the tallest church tower of the Netherlands. Built in Gothic-style, the tower, part of the Cathedral of Saint Martin, is the symbol of the city of Utrecht. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Fireworks Welcome In The New Year In Utrecht

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 01: New Year's Eve fireworks display illuminates the sky over the Dom Tower on January 01, 2012 in Utrecht, Netherlands. The Dom tower is with 112.5 metres high the tallest church tower of the Netherlands. Built in Gothic-style, the tower, part of the Cathedral of Saint Martin, is the symbol of the city of Utrecht. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Fireworks Welcome In The New Year In Utrecht

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 01: New Year's Eve fireworks display illuminates the sky over the Dom Tower on January 01, 2012 in Utrecht, Netherlands. The Dom tower is with 112.5 metres high the tallest church tower of the Netherlands. Built in Gothic-style, the tower, part of the Cathedral of Saint Martin, is the symbol of the city of Utrecht. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Chinese Welcome The New Year

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 30: (CHINA OUT) Lights are decorated for greeting the upcoming New Year 2012 at the Bund on December 30, 2011 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Years Eve Is Celebrated In London With A Huge Firework Display

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2012 in London, England. Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Thames in central London to see in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

New York Celebrates New Year's Eve In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Thousands of revelers gather in New York's Times Square to celebrate the ball drop at the annual New Years Eve celebration on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Recording artist Carlos Santana attends New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Recording artist Pitbull attends New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Years Eve Is Celebrated In London With A Huge Firework Display

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2012 in London, England. Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Thames in central London to see in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New York Celebrates New Year's Eve In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Crowds Gather For New Year's Ball Drop In Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Singer Lady Gaga and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg share a kiss to ring in the new year after the ball dropped at New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: A general view of atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Singer Lady Gaga and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg watch the ball drop to ring in the new year at New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve 2012 In Times Square

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Thousands of revelers gather in New York's Times Square to celebrate the ball drop at the annual New Years Eve celebration on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)