December 29, 2017
The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball features more than 2,000 Waterford crystal triangles. Image credit: Waterford
By Staff reports
In today’s tumultuous climate, Irish crystal maker Waterford has opted to embrace and celebrate serenity as the 2018 theme of the New Year’s Eve Ball dropped in Times Square in New York.
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