{"id":183906,"date":"2025-12-31T11:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T10:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/?p=183906"},"modified":"2026-01-13T13:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:00:49","slug":"luxus-magazine-the-little-story-of-the-times-square-ball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/en\/luxus-magazine-the-little-story-of-the-times-square-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"[Luxus Magazine] The Little Story of the\u2026 Times Square Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every December 31st, the whole world turns its eyes to Times Square in New York, where a shimmering ball slowly descends, marking the arrival of the new year. An iconic tradition that goes back much further than one might think.<\/h4>\n

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At the beginning of the 20th century, clock precision was vital for sailors<\/strong>. \u201cTime balls\u201d<\/strong>\u2014visual spheres dropped at fixed hours\u2014allowed ships in port to adjust their chronometers. Inspired by this concept, the founder of The New York Times<\/em><\/strong> came up with the idea of creating his own ball to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1907<\/h2>\n

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The first drop<\/strong> took place on the night of December 31st, 1907, ringing in 1908<\/strong>. The ball, simple and sturdy, was made of wood and iron, weighed about 317 kg<\/strong>, and was lit by 100 bulbs<\/strong>. At the time, the event was both a technical feat and a chance to bring crowds together in a rapidly growing city<\/strong>. Since that first edition, the \u201cBall Drop\u201d has become an annual ritual<\/strong>, interrupted only during wartime due to lighting restrictions.<\/p>\n

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Over the decades, the ball has undergone numerous transformations<\/strong>. From basic materials to sparkling crystals, each version reflects the evolution of technology and the growing taste for spectacle.<\/p>\n

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In 2008, it adopted its current form: a geodesic sphere covered in Waterford crystals<\/strong>, illuminated by more than 32,000 LEDs<\/strong> capable of creating millions of colors and billions of lighting effects. Measuring almost 3.7 meters in diameter and weighing 5.4 tons<\/strong>, the ball is now a masterpiece at the crossroads of craftsmanship and innovation.<\/p>\n

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Each modernization adds a touch of poetry and grandeur<\/strong>. The latest version, the Constellation Ball<\/em>, features an entirely renewed surface with thousands of crystals of varying shapes and sizes, casting a mesmerizing glow over the Times Square crowd.<\/p>\n

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Click here to read the full article<\/a> on Luxus Magazine.<\/p>\n

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Featured photo : DR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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