New crystals to mark 2013 in NY
2012-12-18 22:05
New York - The Waterford crystal ball that will drop in
Times Square to usher in 2013 will have 288 new crystal panels with doves chiselled
into them to mark the theme "Let There Be Peace."
The triangular panels replace 288 old ones on the 2 668-panel
ball.
The Irish crystal company says organisers are doing
something special this year: People are invited to send in their personal
messages of peace via social media.
Some messages will be read during a live webcast. The rest
will be posted on the Internet.
More than one billion people are expected to see the New
Year's Eve festivities in telecasts and newscasts.
Ryan Seacrest will host the countdown to midnight, with
musical guests including Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen, Neon Trees, Flo Rida
and Pitbull.
- AP
