New Year's Eve is one of those remarkable secular moments that the entire world celebrates in one day. From the first sunrise in the Pacific through sunset in Hawaii, millions and millions of citizens around the world celebrate, dance, sing, make love and are filled with joy. Boston.com's Big Picture has three dozens extraordinary photographs from this past New Year's Eve.

Here are my favorites. Be sure to go to the site, to obtain descriptions, see more and honor the all important photographer credits!