Challenging the winter and diving into icy waters welcoming the 2023

*1. Thousands jumped into the icy cold North Sea as part of a New Year’s Day tradition in the seaside town of #Scheveningen, Netherlands.*

The event has returned after being suspended for two years due to COVID restrictions.

According to the organizers, around 10,000 people participated in the event and another 50,000 are expected to take the plunge elsewhere in the country.
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*2. Brave Romans welcomed 2023 on Sunday (January 1) by challenging winter and diving from a bridge into the Tiber river to celebrate New Year's Day.*

Following the true Roman tradition, four Italian divers jumped into the river from the 15-metre-high bridge to welcome in the New Year.
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*3. Swimmers were seen running into icy sea for New Year's Day dip on Devon beach, southwest England.*

People across the UK have braved the temperatures and gone swimming outdoors to kick off New Year's Day celebrations.
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