Kiribati is home to the Line Islands, which are the first inhabited places on Earth to see the New Year.
Baker and Howland Islands are two uninhabited islands in the Pacific Ocean that are the last places on Earth to celebrate the New Year.
The Prime Meridian, which passes through Greenwich, England, is the reference point for all time zones around the world.
New Year celebrations in Kiritimati are often more subdued than in larger cities, with a focus on traditional gatherings and outdoor activities.
The International Date Line is an imaginary line that runs through the Pacific Ocean and marks the boundary between one day and the next.