"Traditionally drinking hot Glühwein in sub-zero temperatures, the Germans will celebrate Hogmanay with family and friends watching the fireworks light up the Stuttgart sky."

Ross Hepburn, Stuttgart

"The Spanish do pretty much the same as us – gather, drink a lot and wish each other a happy new year. There is one interesting difference included however: which is to consume 1 grape for each peel of the bells at midnight = 12 grapes downed in the time it takes you to say Hogmanay!! Try that in George Sq. with a few nips under your belt!"

Mike Thom, Barcelona

"Swedes in general gather together for parties, big or small, including dinner, festive outfits and champagne (any bubbly will do) and other beverages (mostly alcoholic).

At midnight there are lots of fireworks. Sometimes set up by the council, but often also in somebody's garden and on the streets where lots of people meet up for midnight. Then the party continues into the small hours. . . And we say 'gott nytt år!' to each other!"

Jeanette Hagerstrom, formerly Helsingborg, now Glasgow.