Since 1904, New York City's Times Square has captured the world's attention each New Year's Eve as millions unite to count down the final seconds of the year. New Year's Eve 2007 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball drop.

Waterford Crystal, creators of the spectacular crystal ball that has descended on the "crossroads of the world" since the millennium celebration on New Year's Eve 1999, celebrates over 100 years of the ball drop with a magnificent new ball design for 2008 and the equally dazzling Waterford Crystal Times Square Ball 100th Anniversary Collection. Waterford designers will create a signature cut crystal design for each edition that will be incorporated into the new Waterford Crystal Times Square Ball.

For New Year's Eve 2010 Edition - Let There Be Courage, the collection of crystal showcases an interlocking ribbon design - the lapel ribbon, a universal symbol to heighten awareness of courageous campaigns and worthwhile causes. This distinctive pattern is replicated in fine commemorative holiday ornaments and crystal giftware.

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary, Waterford Holiday Heirlooms presents the Times Square Collection, hand-painted, mouth-blown glass ornaments showcasing a reflective multi-colored theme, designed to replicate the LED lights from the Times Square Ball. The collection also includes the 3rd Edition Times Square Snow Globe showcasing the New Year's Eve Ball amid glittery snow.

The World of Celebrations, the new Waterford Crystal Times Square series, honors the many ways the world rejoices, with iconic symbols showcasing universal meaning. Subsequent annual releases in the Times Square series, as well as their respective symbols, will include:

2008 - Let There Be Light, Fireworks
2009 - Let There Be Joy, Angel's Wings
2010 - Let There Be Courage, Ribbon *Current Theme
2011 - Let There Be Love, Hearts
2012 - Let There Be Friendship, Pineapple Cuts
2013 - Let There Be Peace, Burst of Doves

Celebrate the time-honored tradition of the New York City Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop and cherish memories with a commemorative Waterford Crystal piece. Whether you experience the event first hand or watch from afar, the world celebrates New Year's Eve with Waterford Crystal and Times Square.