In stark contrast to previous years only a few people braved chilly temperatures to take the traditional New Year's dip in the North Sea, in Scheveningen, on Friday, January 1, 2021, after coronavirus restrictions canceled celebrations and gatherings throughout The Netherlands. As the world said goodbye to 2020, a year ruined by the coronavirus, there were countdowns and live performances, but no massed jubilant crowds in traditional gathering spots. (Photo by Peter Dejong/AP Photo)
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