Romans welcome in the new year with a splash
Italian revellers welcomed in the new year by jumping into the bracing waters of Rome's Tiber river today.
The traditional Tiber leap has been taking place for over 20 years and has become a tourist attraction.
Brits brave cold water for annual New Year's Day dip
Revellers across the UK braved the cold water and took part in the New Year's Day dip to mark the beginning of 2013.
2013 New Year celebrations in pictures
The world looked to 2013, as thousands of revellers joined in celebrating the New Year.