The Times Square ball was once a 5-foot creation of iron and wood. Now, it measures 12 feet in diameter and is lit by more than 30,000 LEDs.

The ritual of watching a dazzling ball descend from a pole in Times Square has taken place since the early 20th century, when electricity use was so new it seemed like magic.

ABC News reported that Thursday morning, the last piece of the giant “2025” sign that will be glowing at midnight on December 31 was hoisted into place.The “5”