Bagno nella baia di Whitley, Inghilterra

New Year swimmers walk in the shallows towards the raging surf, as they brave the cold weather at Whitley Bay, England, during their annual New Year’s Day swim early Saturday Jan. 1, 2011. Many people all over the world, some in fancy dress are engaged in New Year celebrations, some enter to test their will and fortitude, or to bring good luck and some just like to continue ancient traditions.

(AP Photo / Owen Humphreys, PA)