This article was originally published on Starandstyle.com

After Christmas, for most people, the next big celebration is New Year. For some of us, this might involve getting together with family and friends to ring in the new year. Maybe you’ve got some traditions that you do each year, which could involve going to see the fireworks. Or, perhaps you like to live it up with a huge party with your loved ones. However you decide to celebrate, I can guarantee that your celebrations are probably nothing as crazy as these! Here are some wild New Year stories that you may find hard to believe – but they’re all completely true!

Pool Party

For some people, doing something a little risky is the best way to kickstart the new year. These people believe that, by doing this, they are preparing themselves for whatever problems life might throw at them in the New Year. On paper, it sounds like it could be an admirable approach.

However, in reality, it may not be anywhere near as refreshing as you might think! The idea of skinny dipping like this is quite popular since The New York Post reported that 70% of people had tried this adventurous activity. Just don’t make the same mistake as this person; save it for when the weather’s warmer.