New Year's Eve around the world - Deutsche Welle

Here are brief, but fascinating descriptions of Silvester-Abend customs from around Europe.

At the tail end, they focus on German traditions. 
(They even include a scene or two from "Dinner for One:" It's simply not Silvester-Abend without watching this short film, and howling yet another time.

Das Video FINDET MAN HIER!

Challenge:  How many times do you see Luftschlangen??  (Air streamers)
What is Bleigießen?  Why do Germans do this on Silvester-Abend?