Technology & IT | Thursday 31 December, 2015 1:22 pm |

As millions of people usher in 2016 across many time zones, they will turn to Twitter to share their wishes, resolutions, and celebrations with a bang. This year, we are spreading the festivities to the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop and beyond. Designed just for the occasion is this fireworks emoji:

 

 

 

 

This special celebration emoji will be unlocked when people include the hashtag #HappyNewYear in English – or one of over 35 other languages – at the end of their Tweet. Whether is it#felizanonovo, #BonneAnnée or سنة_جديدة_سعيدة#, we can unite using this icon to enjoy festivities as they unfold across the globe, and on Twitter.