Hundreds of raging fires have been burning for months in various regions of Australia. Over 18.6 million hectares nationally—20 percent of Australian woodlands—have been lost. It is impossible to know exactly how many innocent animals have perished.

Iconic traditions such as the Times Square Ball Drop in New York City and the countdown at the Big Ben tower in London aren’t the only ways to ring in the New Year with a bang. Here are (lucky number) seven unique New Year’s Eve celebration ideas to put on your radar.