Christmas Eve The Church of Scotland no longer holds Hogmanay services on New Year's Eve, however. The Christmas Eve Services are still very popular. On Christmas Eve, the Christ Candle in the center of the Advent wreath is traditionally lit in many church services. In candlelight services, while singing "Silent Night", each member of the congregation receives a candle and passes along their flame which is first received from the Christ Candle. Lutherans traditionally practice Christmas Eve Eucharistic traditions typical of Germany and Scandinavia. "Krippenspiele" (Nativity plays), special festive music for organ, vocal and brass choirs and candlelight services make Christmas Eve
Sydney New Year's Eve 2005–06 once again produced by Foti International Fireworks. This was Wayne Harrison's first year as creative director. The family fireworks segment featured a special guest appearance by Sophie Delezio and her father, Ron. The fireworks were shortened from 15 to 12 minutes. Sydney New Year's Eve 2005–06 Sydney New Year's Eve 2005–06 was the 11th Sydney New Year's Eve held at Sydney Harbour on the evening of 31 December 2005 and in the early hours of 1 January 2006. The Nine Network broadcast the event for their 11th and final consecutive year, as Network Ten won the broadcasting rights for a