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New Year Traditions Have a Variety of Faces
As the oldest of all holidays, New Year, is a time of rebirth, which has its origin in ancient Babylon, nearly 4000 years ago. It was originally thought to have been celebrated on March 15th. Julius Caesar made January 1st as New Year's day, in 46. B.C.
New Year Resolution
The original favourite New Year resolution was to return borrowed farm tools, in ancient Babylon.
Still every year thousands of people around the world, say goodbye to the old year and promise themselves a new beginning with New Year resolutions. Yet these resolutions are the most breakable promises in the world, for come January 15th, most have been forgotten.
Fear and custom is the source of many of the traditions that surround the celebration. Perhaps none more strange than the source of gathering with your friends and family at midnight. It was believed that what you did on the first day of the year set the pattern for the whole year. Gathering together with those you loved in the first few moments of the New Year, was thus very important.
United States of America:
In Times Square, New York, thousands come together to watch a ball do a one-minute descent, heralding in midnight. The first iron and wood ball was dropped in 1907. The current Waterford Crystal ball, with a six foot diameter, weighs 1,070 pounds. There are many people who would like to know what the crystal ball ushers in this year, for a world in deep financial trouble. The word is that fortune telling is one business that is on the rise.
Auld Lang Syne
Throughout every English speaking country in the world, the New Year is ushered in with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. A song that is renown for containing the most forgettable lyrics in the world. Lyrics which very few people would even understand. Here are the lyrics for you to have fun with New Year's eve:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne.
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine,
And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine,
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.
And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.
Although not written by him, Robert Burns first published the song 1796. He had learned the song from an old Scottish man.
Made popular by Guy Lombardo, it was played at the Warldorf Astoria, New York, every New Year's eve from 1930 to 1976. This included the years of the Second World War.
Greek Traditions:
In Greece the symbol of a baby is still used on New Year banners. It was meant to symbolize the annual rebirth.
Japanese Tradition:
New Year is a time when all misunderstandings and quarrels are forgiven. This was represented by the forget-the-year party, as well as sending New Year cards.
Netherlands Traditions:
The Netherlands lit up the New Year and purged the old, with bonfires.
Chinese Traditions:
China, being the home of fireworks, believes demons are chased away and good luck brought in. If you are wandering through China on Chinese New Year, (February) you will not be able to tell the difference between gun fire and fireworks that continuously go off around you. A second Chinese tradition is to throw out your old furniture and buy new. Of course you leave your old furniture on the pavement, for others to pick up for free. What is old to you, is new to someone else.
Spanish Traditions:
In Spain you will get to eat twelve grapes. One for each good month in the coming year.
English Traditions:
An old English tradition is to make sure you eat a piece of Christmas cake for 12 different cakes, so as to ensure a year’s prosperity. Perhaps that was the Queen’s problem when she had her “Annus horribilus”. She didn’t get a slice from enough different cakes.
So we have only touched just one or two of New Year traditions. You can check out this really great site for traditions, world wide.
Wendy Stenberg-Tendys and her husband are CEO's of YouMe Support Foundation. In the New Year their first high school education grant will be filled. A young girl will never have the opportunity to a high school education without their assistance. You can be part of this exciting project. Spend a few minutes and take a look atWin A Resort
New Year Resolution
The original favourite New Year resolution was to return borrowed farm tools, in ancient Babylon.
Still every year thousands of people around the world, say goodbye to the old year and promise themselves a new beginning with New Year resolutions. Yet these resolutions are the most breakable promises in the world, for come January 15th, most have been forgotten.
Fear and custom is the source of many of the traditions that surround the celebration. Perhaps none more strange than the source of gathering with your friends and family at midnight. It was believed that what you did on the first day of the year set the pattern for the whole year. Gathering together with those you loved in the first few moments of the New Year, was thus very important.
United States of America:
In Times Square, New York, thousands come together to watch a ball do a one-minute descent, heralding in midnight. The first iron and wood ball was dropped in 1907. The current Waterford Crystal ball, with a six foot diameter, weighs 1,070 pounds. There are many people who would like to know what the crystal ball ushers in this year, for a world in deep financial trouble. The word is that fortune telling is one business that is on the rise.
Auld Lang Syne
Throughout every English speaking country in the world, the New Year is ushered in with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. A song that is renown for containing the most forgettable lyrics in the world. Lyrics which very few people would even understand. Here are the lyrics for you to have fun with New Year's eve:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne.
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine,
And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine,
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.
And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.
Although not written by him, Robert Burns first published the song 1796. He had learned the song from an old Scottish man.
Made popular by Guy Lombardo, it was played at the Warldorf Astoria, New York, every New Year's eve from 1930 to 1976. This included the years of the Second World War.
Greek Traditions:
In Greece the symbol of a baby is still used on New Year banners. It was meant to symbolize the annual rebirth.
Japanese Tradition:
New Year is a time when all misunderstandings and quarrels are forgiven. This was represented by the forget-the-year party, as well as sending New Year cards.
Netherlands Traditions:
The Netherlands lit up the New Year and purged the old, with bonfires.
Chinese Traditions:
China, being the home of fireworks, believes demons are chased away and good luck brought in. If you are wandering through China on Chinese New Year, (February) you will not be able to tell the difference between gun fire and fireworks that continuously go off around you. A second Chinese tradition is to throw out your old furniture and buy new. Of course you leave your old furniture on the pavement, for others to pick up for free. What is old to you, is new to someone else.
Spanish Traditions:
In Spain you will get to eat twelve grapes. One for each good month in the coming year.
English Traditions:
An old English tradition is to make sure you eat a piece of Christmas cake for 12 different cakes, so as to ensure a year’s prosperity. Perhaps that was the Queen’s problem when she had her “Annus horribilus”. She didn’t get a slice from enough different cakes.
So we have only touched just one or two of New Year traditions. You can check out this really great site for traditions, world wide.
Wendy Stenberg-Tendys and her husband are CEO's of YouMe Support Foundation. In the New Year their first high school education grant will be filled. A young girl will never have the opportunity to a high school education without their assistance. You can be part of this exciting project. Spend a few minutes and take a look atWin A Resort
New year 2010 - A time to start afresh
New Year 2010 is coming with a blast of happiness and people across the world are ready to embrace New Year 2010 whole heartedly. New Year symbolizes new beginning. People celebrate New Years by organizing New Year party on New Year eve, going on New Year cruises and are totally merged in the joy of celebrating the upcoming year. New Year party is a way to take a break from the tiring journey of previous year and welcome the upcoming New Year 2010. New Year's Eve or Old Year's Night is celebrated on December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year, and the day before New Year's Day. New Year's Eve is celebrated with parties and social gatherings celebrating the transition of the year at midnight. As the year 2009 departs and New Year 2010 gets started, first thing people look for is 2010 horoscopes.These 2010 horoscopes will be based upon 12 zodiac signs used to interpret daily horoscopes through sun sign analysis. With the extreme and excessive use of internet now days one can cast his personalized chart for free on various 2010 horoscopes sites and obtain a unique full color birth chart with reports about his future including his relationships, career, money and romance. Thanks to internet, now you are just a click away from receiving complete full fledged interpretations about your future. One more thing that will gain the attention of everyone in the New Year 2010 will be 2010 calendars. People will browse through the 2010 calendars to know about the day when their birthday will form in this New Year 2010. Secondly, they look for various festivals and celebrations round the year to plan the celebrations in the best way they can. Besides conventional paper 2010 calendars that we use to hang on the walls of our home, nowadays online 2010 calendars are also available and that with no cost at all on various sites. New Year Cruise 2010 is one of the best ideas to make ones New Year happening. People take their family and friends on a cruise tour and enjoy a splendid vacation at Bahamas, Hawaii or Alaska. New Year Cruises are gaining lot of popularity as they are not only affordable, but are the beautiful ways to welcome the New Year 2010.
New Year 2010 is coming with a blast of happiness and people across the world are ready to embrace New Year 2010 whole heartedly. New Year symbolizes new beginning. People celebrate New Years by organizing new year party on New Year eve, going on New Year cruises and are totally merged in the joy of celebrating the upcoming year. New Year party is a way to take a break from the tiring journey of previous year and welcome the upcoming New Year 2010. New Year's Eve or Old Year's Night is celebrated on December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year, and the day before New Year's Day.
New Year's Eve is celebrated with parties and social gatherings celebrating the transition of the year at midnight. As the year 2009 departs and New Year 2010 gets started, first thing people look for is 2010 horoscopes.These 2010 horoscopes will be based upon 12 zodiac signs used to interpret daily horoscopes through sun sign analysis. With the extreme and excessive use of internet now days one can cast his personalized chart for free on various 2010 horoscopes sites and obtain a unique full color birth chart with reports about his future including his relationships, career, money and romance. Thanks to internet, now you are just a click away from receiving complete full fledged interpretations about your future.
One more thing that will gain the attention of everyone in the New Year 2010 will be 2010 calendars. People will browse through the 2010 calendars to know about the day when their birthday will form in this New Year 2010. Secondly, they look for various festivals and celebrations round the year to plan the celebrations in the best way they can. Besides conventional paper 2010 calendars that we use to hang on the walls of our home, nowadays online 2010 calendars are also available and that with no cost at all on various sites.
New Year Cruise 2010 is one of the best ideas to make ones New Year happening. People take their family and friends on a cruise tour and enjoy a splendid vacation at Bahamas, Hawaii or Alaska. New Year Cruises are gaining lot of popularity as they are not only affordable, but are the beautiful ways to welcome the New Year 2010.
New Year 2010 is coming with a blast of happiness and people across the world are ready to embrace New Year 2010 whole heartedly. New Year symbolizes new beginning. People celebrate New Years by organizing new year party on New Year eve, going on New Year cruises and are totally merged in the joy of celebrating the upcoming year. New Year party is a way to take a break from the tiring journey of previous year and welcome the upcoming New Year 2010. New Year's Eve or Old Year's Night is celebrated on December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year, and the day before New Year's Day.
New Year's Eve is celebrated with parties and social gatherings celebrating the transition of the year at midnight. As the year 2009 departs and New Year 2010 gets started, first thing people look for is 2010 horoscopes.These 2010 horoscopes will be based upon 12 zodiac signs used to interpret daily horoscopes through sun sign analysis. With the extreme and excessive use of internet now days one can cast his personalized chart for free on various 2010 horoscopes sites and obtain a unique full color birth chart with reports about his future including his relationships, career, money and romance. Thanks to internet, now you are just a click away from receiving complete full fledged interpretations about your future.
One more thing that will gain the attention of everyone in the New Year 2010 will be 2010 calendars. People will browse through the 2010 calendars to know about the day when their birthday will form in this New Year 2010. Secondly, they look for various festivals and celebrations round the year to plan the celebrations in the best way they can. Besides conventional paper 2010 calendars that we use to hang on the walls of our home, nowadays online 2010 calendars are also available and that with no cost at all on various sites.
New Year Cruise 2010 is one of the best ideas to make ones New Year happening. People take their family and friends on a cruise tour and enjoy a splendid vacation at Bahamas, Hawaii or Alaska. New Year Cruises are gaining lot of popularity as they are not only affordable, but are the beautiful ways to welcome the New Year 2010.
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
New Year Honours List 2010
The 2010 New Year Honours List [External website] is published today recognising outstanding achievement and service across the whole of the United Kingdom.
More women have been honoured than ever before, making up 45 per cent of the list, including six Dames and 38 CBEs.
Once again, the majority of awards have gone to local heroes – extraordinary people from a wide range of fields who have made a real difference in their communities. The list includes a nun, a sheep farmer and the first-ever circus ringmaster to be honoured, as well as the four-times British National Aerobatic Champion.
More than half of the people receiving MBEs were put forward by members of the public, with nominations coming in from across the country.
In total 979 people have been recommended to The Queen for an award:
842 candidates have been selected at MBE and OBE level, 615 at MBE and 227 at OBE.
73 per cent of the recipients are local heroes, who’ve undertaken outstanding work in their communities.
There are 441 successful women candidates in the List, representing 45 per cent of the total.
Six per cent of the successful candidates come from ethnic minority communities.
Among the big names being honoured, there are knighthoods for Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart, National Theatre director Nicholas Hytner, and rugby legend Ian McGeechan. There are also MBEs for Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button and Britain’s most successful gymnast, Beth Tweddle.
But the vast majority of the awards go not to stars of sport, stage and screen but to ordinary people who have gone the extra mile to make a difference to the lives of people around them.
These include a DBE for Claire Bertschinger, for services to Nursing and to International Humanitarian Aid; she has provided nursing care in some of the harshest environments around the world and was the inspiration for Bob Geldof to organise the Band Aid charity and Live Aid.
And there is a knighthood for Erich Reich, Chairman of the Kindertransport Group, who earlier this year organised the 70th anniversary celebration of the decision by the UK Parliament to allow the rescue of almost 10,000 children from Nazi Europe.
Some of the many MBEs for people who have made a real impact in the community include:
Susan Banton, who founded the charity Steps in 1980. It now offers help and support to thousands of families and individuals with lower limb disorders.
Nasrullah Moghal, for services to Community Relations in Manchester. He has been an active member of the community for the last 25 years, championing integration and cohesion.
Theresa Coyle, who has led local partnerships to secure over £70m of improvements in her neighbourhood, and is still the community champion for a very deprived part of Islington.
Sister Lynda Dearlove, founder of a charity that helps women who have been sexually exploited through prostitution and victims of sexual trafficking.
And Ewan Easton, who has helped rehabilitate prisoners at HM Young Offender Institution Thorn Cross by introducing Hallé4brass, a musical and educational project working in partnership with the renowned Hallé Orchestra.
Also among the local heroes is BBC football commentator Jimmy Armfield. The former Blackpool and England right-back was given an OBE for services to football nine years ago; today he receives a CBE for his extensive community work in Lancashire.
There is a DBE for Clare Tickell, Chief Executive of charity Action for Children, who is dedicated to providing services to vulnerable children, young people and their families. There are knighthoods for His Honour Mota Singh QC, who was the first person from a minority ethnic background to become a Circuit Judge; and for Graham Wynne, the Chief Executive of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
About 11 per cent of honours are for work in Education.
Professor Robert Burgess, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood. Under his leadership, the University has taken its place within the top 20 in the UK.
There are also honours for 19 head teachers and 13 school and college principals. These include a CBE for Frances Hartley, who until recently was Head teacher of Deans Primary School in Salford, and transformed the school from one of Salford’s worst-performing primaries to one rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. There is also an OBE for Eileen Cavalier, who founded the London College of Beauty Therapy in 1995 and has since provided training for many socially excluded young people and adults.
There are MBEs for nine school governors and three teachers, but the list also recognises the behind-the-scenes heroes who make our schools work. Alongside a classroom assistant, a security officer, a gardening assistant and a school crossing warden, there is an MBE for catering supervisor Mary George who has given 27 years outstanding service to Crossroads Primary School in Keith.
Health makes up nine per cent of all honours. Perhaps the best-known recipient is family healthcare columnist Dr Miriam Stoppard, who is made an OBE for services to healthcare and charity. Those receiving knighthoods include Professor Michael Richards, who developed the National Cancer Plan and the Cancer Reform Strategy.
There are MBEs for six nurses, five GPs, a physiotherapist, an audiologist, and a clinical illustrator. Dorothy Cragg also receives and MBE. She pioneered medical tattooing in the UK 25 years ago and has since helped thousands of people to regain their dignity and self-esteem following visual disability trauma.
Industry and the Economy makes up 12 per cent of the awards.
There is a CBE for Parmajit Bassi, Chairman of private investment company Bond Wolfe, for services to Business and to the Community in the West Midlands. He is an acknowledged role-model for aspiring entrepreneurs who has encouraged inclusion into the business community of other British Sikhs. And there is a CBE for Dr George Daniels, Master Watchmaker from the Isle of Man, who has had a monumental influence on world horology. Examples of his work are displayed in the British Museum.
Helen Fraser, former managing director of Penguin UK also receives a CBE, along with Lucian Grainge, the chairman and chief executive of Universal Music Group International and Rodney Cousens, the chief executive of Codemasters, one of the leading computer games developers in the country, making games for Wii and PlayStation.
There is an OBE for Woon Yip, founder of the UK’s foremost importer of oriental foodstuffs. He is also a generous benefactor of charities and community projects.
OBEs also go to Big Issue chairman Nigel Kershaw, Café Spice Namasté chief executive Cyrus Todiwala, fashion designer Amanda Wakeley and the founder of lingerie company Ultimo, Michelle Mone.
There are MBEs for a wide variety of people, including for Ian Millar, an innovative sheep and arable farmer in Scotland who has worked for the benefit of the livestock industry as a whole. Rose Gray and Lady Rogers, the Co-Founders of the River Café and leading figures in the London restaurant scene also receive MBEs as does Cath Kidston, one of the most influential and original designers to emerge from the UK in recent years.
Science and Technology makes up three per cent of the awards, including a DBE for Professor Valerie Beral. She has directed the Cancer Epidemiology Unit in Oxford since 1989 and in 1997 she initiated the Million Women's Study, which has since recruited more than 1.3 million women through the NHS Breast Cancer Screening Programme. Among the OBEs is Professor Mary Gibby, the leading British cryptogamic botanist of her generation and Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Arts and Media make up six per cent of the total. There is a knighthood for Mark Jones, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum and CBEs for opera singer Sarah Connolly, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling, and pianist Peter Donohoe.
Among the OBEs is David Nixon, Artistic Director of the Northern Ballet Theatre, and popular children’s author Dick King-Smith. There are MBEs for Charlie & Lola author Lauren Child and performance poet Lemn Sissay.
Sheila O’Neil, who in 1986 founded a concert society in the West Yorkshire town of Ackworth, also receives an MBE. The society has attracted many high-calibre artists to the former mining town.
The State Sector awards include a KCB for David Nicholson, Chief Executive of the NHS. His achievements include helping to deliver the maximum 18-week wait and halving rates of MRSA.
Awards for Sport make up four per cent of the total. There is a CBE for Christopher Cohen, former Chairman of the Athletics Sports Assembly Executive Committee at the International Paralympic Committee and the recognised world authority in disability athletics.
Jenson Button is not the only member of the Brawn Racing Team to be recognised - there is also an OBE for the team’s former owner and technical mastermind Ross Brawn. And there is an OBE for Vic Akers who retired in 2009 as the Manager of the Arsenal Ladies’ Football Team having made a major contribution to the development of ladies’ football at all levels, winning 32 major trophies in the process.
There are MBEs for Gordon Guthrie, for his years of service to Derby County Football Club, Frank Hannah, president of Manchester County Football Association and cricketer Claire Taylor, England’s World Cup-winning batter.
And at grassroots level there are MBEs for the local heroes of sport, who help inspire hundreds of people to take part in sport. They include Terence McLernon, the driving force behind the Drumchapel Table Tennis Club in Glasgow, which is now the biggest club in Scotland, and Andrew Wood, Manager and Head Coach of the Ipswich Gymnastics Centre, which has more than 800 members as well as gymnasts competing at a national and international level. There is also an MBE for Stephen Prescott, for services to Rugby League and to Charity. In 2006, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, but has continued to raise money through the Steve Prescott Foundation.
And finally, there are OBEs for rock legends Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi. The pair founded Status Quo in the mid-Sixties and have since enjoyed more than 60 chart hits, including 22 top-10 singles. In parallel to their prolific music careers, Parfitt and Rossi pioneered charity rock concerts with the first ever Prince’s Trust concert in 1982 and their charitable work has been unstinting ever since.
More women have been honoured than ever before, making up 45 per cent of the list, including six Dames and 38 CBEs.
Once again, the majority of awards have gone to local heroes – extraordinary people from a wide range of fields who have made a real difference in their communities. The list includes a nun, a sheep farmer and the first-ever circus ringmaster to be honoured, as well as the four-times British National Aerobatic Champion.
More than half of the people receiving MBEs were put forward by members of the public, with nominations coming in from across the country.
In total 979 people have been recommended to The Queen for an award:
842 candidates have been selected at MBE and OBE level, 615 at MBE and 227 at OBE.
73 per cent of the recipients are local heroes, who’ve undertaken outstanding work in their communities.
There are 441 successful women candidates in the List, representing 45 per cent of the total.
Six per cent of the successful candidates come from ethnic minority communities.
Among the big names being honoured, there are knighthoods for Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart, National Theatre director Nicholas Hytner, and rugby legend Ian McGeechan. There are also MBEs for Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button and Britain’s most successful gymnast, Beth Tweddle.
But the vast majority of the awards go not to stars of sport, stage and screen but to ordinary people who have gone the extra mile to make a difference to the lives of people around them.
These include a DBE for Claire Bertschinger, for services to Nursing and to International Humanitarian Aid; she has provided nursing care in some of the harshest environments around the world and was the inspiration for Bob Geldof to organise the Band Aid charity and Live Aid.
And there is a knighthood for Erich Reich, Chairman of the Kindertransport Group, who earlier this year organised the 70th anniversary celebration of the decision by the UK Parliament to allow the rescue of almost 10,000 children from Nazi Europe.
Some of the many MBEs for people who have made a real impact in the community include:
Susan Banton, who founded the charity Steps in 1980. It now offers help and support to thousands of families and individuals with lower limb disorders.
Nasrullah Moghal, for services to Community Relations in Manchester. He has been an active member of the community for the last 25 years, championing integration and cohesion.
Theresa Coyle, who has led local partnerships to secure over £70m of improvements in her neighbourhood, and is still the community champion for a very deprived part of Islington.
Sister Lynda Dearlove, founder of a charity that helps women who have been sexually exploited through prostitution and victims of sexual trafficking.
And Ewan Easton, who has helped rehabilitate prisoners at HM Young Offender Institution Thorn Cross by introducing Hallé4brass, a musical and educational project working in partnership with the renowned Hallé Orchestra.
Also among the local heroes is BBC football commentator Jimmy Armfield. The former Blackpool and England right-back was given an OBE for services to football nine years ago; today he receives a CBE for his extensive community work in Lancashire.
There is a DBE for Clare Tickell, Chief Executive of charity Action for Children, who is dedicated to providing services to vulnerable children, young people and their families. There are knighthoods for His Honour Mota Singh QC, who was the first person from a minority ethnic background to become a Circuit Judge; and for Graham Wynne, the Chief Executive of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
About 11 per cent of honours are for work in Education.
Professor Robert Burgess, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood. Under his leadership, the University has taken its place within the top 20 in the UK.
There are also honours for 19 head teachers and 13 school and college principals. These include a CBE for Frances Hartley, who until recently was Head teacher of Deans Primary School in Salford, and transformed the school from one of Salford’s worst-performing primaries to one rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. There is also an OBE for Eileen Cavalier, who founded the London College of Beauty Therapy in 1995 and has since provided training for many socially excluded young people and adults.
There are MBEs for nine school governors and three teachers, but the list also recognises the behind-the-scenes heroes who make our schools work. Alongside a classroom assistant, a security officer, a gardening assistant and a school crossing warden, there is an MBE for catering supervisor Mary George who has given 27 years outstanding service to Crossroads Primary School in Keith.
Health makes up nine per cent of all honours. Perhaps the best-known recipient is family healthcare columnist Dr Miriam Stoppard, who is made an OBE for services to healthcare and charity. Those receiving knighthoods include Professor Michael Richards, who developed the National Cancer Plan and the Cancer Reform Strategy.
There are MBEs for six nurses, five GPs, a physiotherapist, an audiologist, and a clinical illustrator. Dorothy Cragg also receives and MBE. She pioneered medical tattooing in the UK 25 years ago and has since helped thousands of people to regain their dignity and self-esteem following visual disability trauma.
Industry and the Economy makes up 12 per cent of the awards.
There is a CBE for Parmajit Bassi, Chairman of private investment company Bond Wolfe, for services to Business and to the Community in the West Midlands. He is an acknowledged role-model for aspiring entrepreneurs who has encouraged inclusion into the business community of other British Sikhs. And there is a CBE for Dr George Daniels, Master Watchmaker from the Isle of Man, who has had a monumental influence on world horology. Examples of his work are displayed in the British Museum.
Helen Fraser, former managing director of Penguin UK also receives a CBE, along with Lucian Grainge, the chairman and chief executive of Universal Music Group International and Rodney Cousens, the chief executive of Codemasters, one of the leading computer games developers in the country, making games for Wii and PlayStation.
There is an OBE for Woon Yip, founder of the UK’s foremost importer of oriental foodstuffs. He is also a generous benefactor of charities and community projects.
OBEs also go to Big Issue chairman Nigel Kershaw, Café Spice Namasté chief executive Cyrus Todiwala, fashion designer Amanda Wakeley and the founder of lingerie company Ultimo, Michelle Mone.
There are MBEs for a wide variety of people, including for Ian Millar, an innovative sheep and arable farmer in Scotland who has worked for the benefit of the livestock industry as a whole. Rose Gray and Lady Rogers, the Co-Founders of the River Café and leading figures in the London restaurant scene also receive MBEs as does Cath Kidston, one of the most influential and original designers to emerge from the UK in recent years.
Science and Technology makes up three per cent of the awards, including a DBE for Professor Valerie Beral. She has directed the Cancer Epidemiology Unit in Oxford since 1989 and in 1997 she initiated the Million Women's Study, which has since recruited more than 1.3 million women through the NHS Breast Cancer Screening Programme. Among the OBEs is Professor Mary Gibby, the leading British cryptogamic botanist of her generation and Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Arts and Media make up six per cent of the total. There is a knighthood for Mark Jones, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum and CBEs for opera singer Sarah Connolly, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling, and pianist Peter Donohoe.
Among the OBEs is David Nixon, Artistic Director of the Northern Ballet Theatre, and popular children’s author Dick King-Smith. There are MBEs for Charlie & Lola author Lauren Child and performance poet Lemn Sissay.
Sheila O’Neil, who in 1986 founded a concert society in the West Yorkshire town of Ackworth, also receives an MBE. The society has attracted many high-calibre artists to the former mining town.
The State Sector awards include a KCB for David Nicholson, Chief Executive of the NHS. His achievements include helping to deliver the maximum 18-week wait and halving rates of MRSA.
Awards for Sport make up four per cent of the total. There is a CBE for Christopher Cohen, former Chairman of the Athletics Sports Assembly Executive Committee at the International Paralympic Committee and the recognised world authority in disability athletics.
Jenson Button is not the only member of the Brawn Racing Team to be recognised - there is also an OBE for the team’s former owner and technical mastermind Ross Brawn. And there is an OBE for Vic Akers who retired in 2009 as the Manager of the Arsenal Ladies’ Football Team having made a major contribution to the development of ladies’ football at all levels, winning 32 major trophies in the process.
There are MBEs for Gordon Guthrie, for his years of service to Derby County Football Club, Frank Hannah, president of Manchester County Football Association and cricketer Claire Taylor, England’s World Cup-winning batter.
And at grassroots level there are MBEs for the local heroes of sport, who help inspire hundreds of people to take part in sport. They include Terence McLernon, the driving force behind the Drumchapel Table Tennis Club in Glasgow, which is now the biggest club in Scotland, and Andrew Wood, Manager and Head Coach of the Ipswich Gymnastics Centre, which has more than 800 members as well as gymnasts competing at a national and international level. There is also an MBE for Stephen Prescott, for services to Rugby League and to Charity. In 2006, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, but has continued to raise money through the Steve Prescott Foundation.
And finally, there are OBEs for rock legends Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi. The pair founded Status Quo in the mid-Sixties and have since enjoyed more than 60 chart hits, including 22 top-10 singles. In parallel to their prolific music careers, Parfitt and Rossi pioneered charity rock concerts with the first ever Prince’s Trust concert in 1982 and their charitable work has been unstinting ever since.
chinese new year 2010 - Get Chinese New Year Eve Celebration Around the World
The Chinese New Year is a fifteen day celebration that falls on a different date each year as it is a combination of lunar and solar movements. It usually falls in the month of January or February. This year marks the 'Year of the Horse'.
The Chinese New Year’s date varies every year and falls on second new moon after the winter solstice. The date for the occasion is decided according to the calendar which is a combination of the solar and the lunar calendar.
Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, cat, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar are the animals that are considered to be auspicious. Each person as is believed in the chinese new year calendar 2010 resembles an animal and this reflects their traits.
The chinese new year 2010 or the Spring Festival as it is also known is the most revered holiday of the year. This is the time when family and friends gather and offer prayers to their ancestors and deities followed by a lavish dinner to usher in the New Year. During this time, families clean their homes while feng shui believers decorate their homes accordingly. On new years eve, members of a family stay up late as legend goes that long ago; the gods in heaven would give gold to each family so they would keep awake, active and ready to accept the gold gift.
Families decorate their homes with pretty vases and colorful flowers symbolizing that nature has reawakened. Oranges and tangerines are placed in the house as a sign of happiness and prosperity. A tray of candies made of eight different types of candies are placed along with these. The candies are made of lotus seeds, longan, peanuts, coconut, cumquat, red melon seeds, candied melon, etc.
The traditional food that is a significant part of the Chinese New Year party includes Jai, Fish and chicken, noodles and desserts. The dinner has a symbolic meaning in which the Chinese dumplings imply wealth as they are in the shape of ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots. Jiu is the traditional hard liquor in China symbolizes longevity as also Daikon, a white radish. Red chilies symbolize good luck while rice ensures harmony.
Chinese people are usually out on the roads, especially kids who wear Chinese dragon masks and go for the Chinese New Year Dragon parade. Dragon dances are a vital part of the Chinese New Year. One man who has a 'Pearl Of Wisdom' on a pole entices the dragon to follow him to the drum beats as though searching for wisdom and knowledge. The lion dance is an equally important ritual in the consecration of any auspicious time in China. The Lantern Festival is an amazing visual display of multicolored paper lanterns created by craftsmen in designs of butterflies, dragons, birds, dragonflies and other insects or animals. The Dragon Boat Festival marks the day of a certain Chinese scholar who threw himself into the river over a political protest.
Chinese New Year is not just a festival of fun and part, but also a time to welcome the new season, pray for prosperity and well being and cleanse away the any thing evil.
Mukesh writes many lunar new year calendar and more services chinese new year 2010 celebrations related articles. 365celebration.com provide ideas about chinese new year eve, Chinese New Year animal,lunar new year 2010, and Chinese New Year 2010 activity.
The Chinese New Year’s date varies every year and falls on second new moon after the winter solstice. The date for the occasion is decided according to the calendar which is a combination of the solar and the lunar calendar.
Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, cat, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar are the animals that are considered to be auspicious. Each person as is believed in the chinese new year calendar 2010 resembles an animal and this reflects their traits.
The chinese new year 2010 or the Spring Festival as it is also known is the most revered holiday of the year. This is the time when family and friends gather and offer prayers to their ancestors and deities followed by a lavish dinner to usher in the New Year. During this time, families clean their homes while feng shui believers decorate their homes accordingly. On new years eve, members of a family stay up late as legend goes that long ago; the gods in heaven would give gold to each family so they would keep awake, active and ready to accept the gold gift.
Families decorate their homes with pretty vases and colorful flowers symbolizing that nature has reawakened. Oranges and tangerines are placed in the house as a sign of happiness and prosperity. A tray of candies made of eight different types of candies are placed along with these. The candies are made of lotus seeds, longan, peanuts, coconut, cumquat, red melon seeds, candied melon, etc.
The traditional food that is a significant part of the Chinese New Year party includes Jai, Fish and chicken, noodles and desserts. The dinner has a symbolic meaning in which the Chinese dumplings imply wealth as they are in the shape of ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots. Jiu is the traditional hard liquor in China symbolizes longevity as also Daikon, a white radish. Red chilies symbolize good luck while rice ensures harmony.
Chinese people are usually out on the roads, especially kids who wear Chinese dragon masks and go for the Chinese New Year Dragon parade. Dragon dances are a vital part of the Chinese New Year. One man who has a 'Pearl Of Wisdom' on a pole entices the dragon to follow him to the drum beats as though searching for wisdom and knowledge. The lion dance is an equally important ritual in the consecration of any auspicious time in China. The Lantern Festival is an amazing visual display of multicolored paper lanterns created by craftsmen in designs of butterflies, dragons, birds, dragonflies and other insects or animals. The Dragon Boat Festival marks the day of a certain Chinese scholar who threw himself into the river over a political protest.
Chinese New Year is not just a festival of fun and part, but also a time to welcome the new season, pray for prosperity and well being and cleanse away the any thing evil.
Mukesh writes many lunar new year calendar and more services chinese new year 2010 celebrations related articles. 365celebration.com provide ideas about chinese new year eve, Chinese New Year animal,lunar new year 2010, and Chinese New Year 2010 activity.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Happy New Year 2010: SMS and Calling network coverage
First of all let us say a big Happy New Year for 2010, as we all know we will all be celebrating on Thursday 31st to see the New Year in singing Auld Lang Syne, and we all know how many of us will be using our mobile phones that night to contact a loved one, friends and family to wish then a Happy New Year.
The thing is that each year we all have the same problem making calls or text messaging (SMS) someone, so many people try to connect but cannot due to so many people trying to connect on the network they use, we would love to know what network can handle the immense amount of customers.
What network will handle this pressure the most, will it be O2, Vodafone, T-Mobile, 3, Orange, the list goes on, let us know what network you are on and were you able to get connection last New Year.
Networks are getting much better but are they good enough to take the strain of so many people at once using their mobile phones? Whilst your here please do send in your Happy New Year greetings below in the comments area.
Share a comment or problems with phones and networks.
The thing is that each year we all have the same problem making calls or text messaging (SMS) someone, so many people try to connect but cannot due to so many people trying to connect on the network they use, we would love to know what network can handle the immense amount of customers.
What network will handle this pressure the most, will it be O2, Vodafone, T-Mobile, 3, Orange, the list goes on, let us know what network you are on and were you able to get connection last New Year.
Networks are getting much better but are they good enough to take the strain of so many people at once using their mobile phones? Whilst your here please do send in your Happy New Year greetings below in the comments area.
Share a comment or problems with phones and networks.
Monday, 18 January 2010
New Year Holidays - Get Info about New Year Holidays around the World and more.
New Year is a universal celebration, which unites the entire world to join hands and welcome the brand New Year in flying colors. Everyone eagerly anticipates the arrival of the New Year holidays. After a year long non-stop work and robotic city life; New Year vacations come as a breath of fresh air. Revelers plan out New Year holidays around the world, as it's the best time to be around with your family, friends, elatives and acquaintances. New Year Parties: Parties are a great way of expressing our happiness and excitement. One of the best ways to celebrate New Year vacations is by attending New Year parties. There are all kinds of parties that are arranged on the New Years Eve. In the Kids New Year party there are plenty of fun activities and games for kids entertainment. They can play, dance and have a gala time. Booze parties are very popular. Adults can flavor exotic drinks, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, wine and champagne. Various restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels, arrange New Year parties for the throngs of crowd who are on the look out for fun and excitement. Theme parties are popular in West. These parties are based on one particular theme like Pirates, Hollywood, Winnie the Pooh, Superheroes and a lot more. Party invitation, decoration, food and even the guests matches the New Year party theme. Families arrange New Year parties not just to welcome the New Year with their loved ones in a grand way but to spend fun moments with their loved ones. In these parties everyone indulges in the intoxicating high spirits. Extended menu including starters, delicious meal and dessert; eclectic drinks, fun activities, games and music are the common elements in the New Year parties for the guests entertainment. New Year cruises Partaking in New Year cruises is one of the best ways to celebrate New Year vacations. Some of the worlds popular New Year Cruise destinations are Sydney Harbor Cruise in Australia, Boston Harbor cruise in USA, Hong Kong cruises overlooking breathtaking vistas, Hawaii exotic tour and Paris cruise. Luxurious yacht decked with comforts and facilities is a pleasant experience. Sailing across jade and crystalline blue waters; one can spectacle fiery fireworks with some great onboard entertainment. Fabulous events, party fun, strenuous cinema on-board, lounge bar for drinking and a warm piano bar for drinking are some of the many entertainment options for the onboard guests. There are family New Year cruises with special arrangements for kids activities and games; romantic cruises for honeymooners to spend in seclusion. New Year celebrations around the world: Ball Drop in Times Square: Ball drop ceremony in Times Square in New York is a century old tradition. On the New Year Eve at the midnight stroke, a ball made of crystal and electric lights is raised atop Times Square building and then dropped to mark the beginning of the New Year. Sydney Harbour Bridge: Sydney Harbour is famous for its fireworks. As soon as clock ticks at 12 o'clock, fireworks overtake the skyline. Hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals in Australia join in New Years Eve parties and New Year cruises London: In London ushers in the New Year with a fascinating display of pyrotechnic and light spectacular. Londons New Years Eve, is the best fireworks happening anywhere in the world! Over 2 mile long New Year parade starts in Parliament Square as soon as the Big Ben strikes 12 noon. More than 10,000 performers from over 20 countries present a spectacular event to welcome the New Year arrival
New Year is a universal celebration, which unites the entire world to join hands and welcome the brand new year in flying colors. Everyone eagerly anticipates the arrival of the New Year holidays. After a year long non-stop work and robotic city life; New Year vacations come as a breath of fresh air.
Revelers plan out New Year holidays around the world, as it's the best time to be around with your family, friends, elatives and acquaintances.
New Year Parties:
Parties are a great way of expressing our happiness and excitement. One of the best ways to celebrate New Year vacations is by attending New Year parties. There are all kinds of parties that are arranged on the New Years Eve.
In the Kids New Year party there are plenty of fun activities and games for kids entertainment. They can play, dance and have a gala time. Booze parties are very popular. Adults can flavor exotic drinks, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, wine and champagne. Various restaurants, 2010 calendars, bars, pubs and hotels, arrange New Year parties for the throngs of crowd who are on the look out for fun and excitement. Theme parties are popular in West. These parties are based on one particular theme like Pirates, Hollywood, Winnie the Pooh, Superheroes and a lot more. Party invitation, decoration, food and even the guests matches the New Year party theme. Families arrange New Year parties not just to welcome the New Year with their loved ones in a grand way but to spend fun moments with their loved ones. In these parties everyone indulges in the intoxicating high spirits. Extended menu including starters, delicious meal and dessert; eclectic drinks, fun activities, games and music are the common elements in the New Year parties for the guests entertainment.
New Year cruises
Partaking in New Year cruises is one of the best ways to celebrate New Year vacations. Some of the worlds popular New Year Cruise destinations are Sydney Harbor Cruise in Australia, Boston Harbor cruise in USA, Hong Kong cruises overlooking breathtaking vistas, Hawaii exotic tour and Paris cruise.
Luxurious yacht decked with comforts and facilities is a pleasant experience. Sailing across jade and crystalline blue waters; one can spectacle fiery fireworks with some great onboard entertainment. Fabulous events, 2010 horoscopes, party fun, strenuous cinema on-board, lounge bar for drinking and a warm piano bar for drinking are some of the many entertainment options for the onboard guests. There are family New Year cruises with special arrangements for kids activities and games; romantic cruises for honeymooners to spend in seclusion.
New Year celebrations around the world:
Ball Drop in Times Square:
Ball drop ceremony in Times Square in New York is a century old tradition. On the New Year Eve at the midnight stroke, a ball made of crystal and electric lights is raised atop Times Square building and then dropped to mark the beginning of the New Year.
Sydney Harbour Bridge:
Sydney Harbour is famous for its fireworks. As soon as clock ticks at 12 o'clock, fireworks overtake the skyline. Hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals in Australia join in New Years Eve parties and New Year cruises
London:
In London ushers in the New Year with a fascinating display of pyrotechnic and light spectacular. Londons New Years Eve, is the best fireworks happening anywhere in the world! Over 2 mile long New Year parade starts in Parliament Square as soon as the Big Ben strikes 12 noon. More than 10,000 performers from over 20 countries present a spectacular event to welcome the New Year arrival
Mukesh writes many monthaly horoscopes related articles for 123newyears.com. It gives information about new year holidays, bank holidays new year cards, new year gifts, bank holidays in canada, new year tradition, 2010 horoscope and more visit on www.123newyears.com
New Year is a universal celebration, which unites the entire world to join hands and welcome the brand new year in flying colors. Everyone eagerly anticipates the arrival of the New Year holidays. After a year long non-stop work and robotic city life; New Year vacations come as a breath of fresh air.
Revelers plan out New Year holidays around the world, as it's the best time to be around with your family, friends, elatives and acquaintances.
New Year Parties:
Parties are a great way of expressing our happiness and excitement. One of the best ways to celebrate New Year vacations is by attending New Year parties. There are all kinds of parties that are arranged on the New Years Eve.
In the Kids New Year party there are plenty of fun activities and games for kids entertainment. They can play, dance and have a gala time. Booze parties are very popular. Adults can flavor exotic drinks, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, wine and champagne. Various restaurants, 2010 calendars, bars, pubs and hotels, arrange New Year parties for the throngs of crowd who are on the look out for fun and excitement. Theme parties are popular in West. These parties are based on one particular theme like Pirates, Hollywood, Winnie the Pooh, Superheroes and a lot more. Party invitation, decoration, food and even the guests matches the New Year party theme. Families arrange New Year parties not just to welcome the New Year with their loved ones in a grand way but to spend fun moments with their loved ones. In these parties everyone indulges in the intoxicating high spirits. Extended menu including starters, delicious meal and dessert; eclectic drinks, fun activities, games and music are the common elements in the New Year parties for the guests entertainment.
New Year cruises
Partaking in New Year cruises is one of the best ways to celebrate New Year vacations. Some of the worlds popular New Year Cruise destinations are Sydney Harbor Cruise in Australia, Boston Harbor cruise in USA, Hong Kong cruises overlooking breathtaking vistas, Hawaii exotic tour and Paris cruise.
Luxurious yacht decked with comforts and facilities is a pleasant experience. Sailing across jade and crystalline blue waters; one can spectacle fiery fireworks with some great onboard entertainment. Fabulous events, 2010 horoscopes, party fun, strenuous cinema on-board, lounge bar for drinking and a warm piano bar for drinking are some of the many entertainment options for the onboard guests. There are family New Year cruises with special arrangements for kids activities and games; romantic cruises for honeymooners to spend in seclusion.
New Year celebrations around the world:
Ball Drop in Times Square:
Ball drop ceremony in Times Square in New York is a century old tradition. On the New Year Eve at the midnight stroke, a ball made of crystal and electric lights is raised atop Times Square building and then dropped to mark the beginning of the New Year.
Sydney Harbour Bridge:
Sydney Harbour is famous for its fireworks. As soon as clock ticks at 12 o'clock, fireworks overtake the skyline. Hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals in Australia join in New Years Eve parties and New Year cruises
London:
In London ushers in the New Year with a fascinating display of pyrotechnic and light spectacular. Londons New Years Eve, is the best fireworks happening anywhere in the world! Over 2 mile long New Year parade starts in Parliament Square as soon as the Big Ben strikes 12 noon. More than 10,000 performers from over 20 countries present a spectacular event to welcome the New Year arrival
Mukesh writes many monthaly horoscopes related articles for 123newyears.com. It gives information about new year holidays, bank holidays new year cards, new year gifts, bank holidays in canada, new year tradition, 2010 horoscope and more visit on www.123newyears.com
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Friday, 15 January 2010
Happy New Year SMS 2010 is quick and easy way of communication
Come 2010 and your phone will be flooded with all the New Year SMSs. New Year is a time when you can get close to your near and dear ones. A simple SMS speaks a thousand words. It is time to forget all your resentment and pave a way for happiness and contentment. We always complain about lack of time and our tight budget which holds us back to communicate with the persons who are so much important in our lives. Now, with the Happy New Year SMS 2010, all our worries are solved. This is a free service and an easy service where you don’t have to wait for your messages to get delivered. This service is quick and fast.
Happy New Year SMS 2010 is a collection of assorted SMSs. You can share this Happy New Year SMS with your loved ones and wish them health and happiness in the coming year. New Year is a time of expectation, of life, of love and Happy New Year SMS 2010 helps to bring closeness between your loved ones.
New Year along with it brings happiness, blessings, and hopes and Happy New Year SMS 2010.This is a free service and is cost-effective. Make this New Year a happy affair with SMS for New Year service which will cost-effective. Make your New Year a happy affair. Happy New Year SMS 2010 will not only be affordable but will save your huge amount of time. Now, you can send these SMSs all over the world.
Mobile operators have their own payment plans to enable subscribers to activate their free messaging service. No doubt they have this hidden cost attached to it and it becomes an expensive form of communication. Happy New Year SMS 2010 doesn’t have any buried cost attached to it and is quite easy to operate. All you need to do is enter the mobile number of the recipient and the SMS you want to send and click “Send” and your message will be delivered within 15-30 seconds. Happy New Year SMS 2010 is a free affair. So, no need worry about its cost or its reach ability. This is an easy process other than sending SMS from your mobile phone. There is no trafficking or no hidden cost involved. So count the days on your fingers and hurry up to avail this service. With New Year you can mend up your old relationship with our Happy New Year SMS 2010.This short messaging service will fill your life and the life of your love one’s with fulfillment, contentment and happiness.
Ashish Prakash has a 10 long year’s of career expertise of working as a content writer. Throughout the years, Mr Prakash has been writing content about Happy New Year SMS, New Year SMS and has developed in-depth knowledge about all the available services in the free SMS.
Happy New Year SMS 2010 is a collection of assorted SMSs. You can share this Happy New Year SMS with your loved ones and wish them health and happiness in the coming year. New Year is a time of expectation, of life, of love and Happy New Year SMS 2010 helps to bring closeness between your loved ones.
New Year along with it brings happiness, blessings, and hopes and Happy New Year SMS 2010.This is a free service and is cost-effective. Make this New Year a happy affair with SMS for New Year service which will cost-effective. Make your New Year a happy affair. Happy New Year SMS 2010 will not only be affordable but will save your huge amount of time. Now, you can send these SMSs all over the world.
Mobile operators have their own payment plans to enable subscribers to activate their free messaging service. No doubt they have this hidden cost attached to it and it becomes an expensive form of communication. Happy New Year SMS 2010 doesn’t have any buried cost attached to it and is quite easy to operate. All you need to do is enter the mobile number of the recipient and the SMS you want to send and click “Send” and your message will be delivered within 15-30 seconds. Happy New Year SMS 2010 is a free affair. So, no need worry about its cost or its reach ability. This is an easy process other than sending SMS from your mobile phone. There is no trafficking or no hidden cost involved. So count the days on your fingers and hurry up to avail this service. With New Year you can mend up your old relationship with our Happy New Year SMS 2010.This short messaging service will fill your life and the life of your love one’s with fulfillment, contentment and happiness.
Ashish Prakash has a 10 long year’s of career expertise of working as a content writer. Throughout the years, Mr Prakash has been writing content about Happy New Year SMS, New Year SMS and has developed in-depth knowledge about all the available services in the free SMS.
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
New Year - Get New Years Eve Party Idea and Free New Year Cards
New year is coming soon, let us all begin planning on the excitement and variety we can venture upon to welcome the new year. Ushering the new year with family or with friends in some special ways such as by organizing special party themes or setting out new year cruises can be memorable and prove to one of the most enjoyable moments of our lives.
Let us welcome the new year 2010 by doing throwing the best New Year eve party in the town. New Year party ideas for 2010 include hosting a grand party and inviting like minded people. Be sure to book a DJ well in advance for churning out some of the best foot tapping music for everyone to loosen up and groove to good music. Plan out the party theme including the party décor, dress code and party menu too. Invite your guests accordingly. Serve the choicest liquor and delectable dishes for the guests to savor and enjoy. For a memorable new year party do offer personalized gifts which enhance the importance of the gifts.
People also plan out celebrating their new years eve at different exotic places. There are many places which hold special new year eve celebrations either in traditional fashion or in the new mod way. Depending upon your taste, either be it in global cities of New York, Las Vegas, Tokyo, London, Sydney etc. Most of the cities wear a festive look, have grand parties in luxury hotels and at the same time have an exemplary show of fireworks to enjoy. The churches all over the world too are decorated with lights, hold midnight mass and the beautifully decorated Christmas scene cribs or crib of nativity behold our faith in Lord Jesus.
Ever been on a new year cruise, they are becoming increasingly popular these days. People tend to sign up for new year cruises as they wish to spend the new year on the ship and view the harbor or the festivities while aboard the ship. On the luxurious ships or private boats too, new year cruises can be held by throwing lavish parties. The parties can be organized within the ship or aboard the ship too. Many of the liners have multi cuisine restaurants, dancing troupes and orchestras accompanying them, offering the guests with variety in entertainment and food as specially planned new year cruises. The rich and wealthy can organize an entire new year party for a group of special friends aboard a ship and celebrate the new year in grand style and euphoria.
Unable to personally meet all our friends and relatives for the New Year makes us feel sad. But yet we can wish them a very Happy New Year by sending New Year cards. New Year cards containing a small quote and happy new year wish can be sent by regular mail or even Internet. Using the Internet for sending free new year cards is the fastest way your happy new year wish can reach the person in a jiffy. New Year Cards can be funny cards, floral greeting cards, interactive e cards or musical e cards too all wishing happy new year and bringing a smile and happiness on the receiver's face.
So, get going and thoroughly plan your celebrations for the upcoming new year to have the best time ever.
Mukesh kumar writes many new year 2010 related articles for 123newyears.com. It provides complete information about new year party, new year gifts, new years eve and more. Get free new year cards, wallpaper, 2010 calendar and 2010 horoscopes from 123newyears.com.
Let us welcome the new year 2010 by doing throwing the best New Year eve party in the town. New Year party ideas for 2010 include hosting a grand party and inviting like minded people. Be sure to book a DJ well in advance for churning out some of the best foot tapping music for everyone to loosen up and groove to good music. Plan out the party theme including the party décor, dress code and party menu too. Invite your guests accordingly. Serve the choicest liquor and delectable dishes for the guests to savor and enjoy. For a memorable new year party do offer personalized gifts which enhance the importance of the gifts.
People also plan out celebrating their new years eve at different exotic places. There are many places which hold special new year eve celebrations either in traditional fashion or in the new mod way. Depending upon your taste, either be it in global cities of New York, Las Vegas, Tokyo, London, Sydney etc. Most of the cities wear a festive look, have grand parties in luxury hotels and at the same time have an exemplary show of fireworks to enjoy. The churches all over the world too are decorated with lights, hold midnight mass and the beautifully decorated Christmas scene cribs or crib of nativity behold our faith in Lord Jesus.
Ever been on a new year cruise, they are becoming increasingly popular these days. People tend to sign up for new year cruises as they wish to spend the new year on the ship and view the harbor or the festivities while aboard the ship. On the luxurious ships or private boats too, new year cruises can be held by throwing lavish parties. The parties can be organized within the ship or aboard the ship too. Many of the liners have multi cuisine restaurants, dancing troupes and orchestras accompanying them, offering the guests with variety in entertainment and food as specially planned new year cruises. The rich and wealthy can organize an entire new year party for a group of special friends aboard a ship and celebrate the new year in grand style and euphoria.
Unable to personally meet all our friends and relatives for the New Year makes us feel sad. But yet we can wish them a very Happy New Year by sending New Year cards. New Year cards containing a small quote and happy new year wish can be sent by regular mail or even Internet. Using the Internet for sending free new year cards is the fastest way your happy new year wish can reach the person in a jiffy. New Year Cards can be funny cards, floral greeting cards, interactive e cards or musical e cards too all wishing happy new year and bringing a smile and happiness on the receiver's face.
So, get going and thoroughly plan your celebrations for the upcoming new year to have the best time ever.
Mukesh kumar writes many new year 2010 related articles for 123newyears.com. It provides complete information about new year party, new year gifts, new years eve and more. Get free new year cards, wallpaper, 2010 calendar and 2010 horoscopes from 123newyears.com.
Monday, 11 January 2010
New Year Trivia Quiz
1. Under which calendar is New Year's Day Jan. 1?
A. Julian Calendar
B. Gregorian Calendar
C. Jewish Calendar
D. Chinese Calendar
E. All of the above
B. Gregorian Calendar
QQ: New Year's Day is the first day of the year, Jan. 1, in the Gregorian calendar. Traditionally the day has been observed as a religious feast, but in modern times the arrival of the New Year has also become an occasion for spirited celebration and the making of personal resolutions.
2. What calendar determines the date of the Chinese New Year?
A. Lunar
B. Solar
C. Chinese
D. Zen
A. Lunar
QQ: The Chinese New Year, traditionally based on the lunar calendar, is celebrated in many American cities with the roar of blazing firecrackers, dancing dragons made from papier mâché and cloth, and traditional music.
3. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the new year for what religion?
A. Muslim
B. Christian
C. Buddhist
D. Jewish
D. Jewish
QQ: Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew, "beginning of the year"), Jewish New Year, celebrated on the first and second days of the Jewish month of Tishri (falling in September or October) by Orthodox and Conservative Jews and on the first day alone by Reform Jews. It begins the observance of the Ten Penitential Days, a period ending with Yom Kippur that is the most solemn of the Jewish calendar. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the High Holy Days.
4. Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that begins Dec. 26 and extends through Jan. 1. What does the word mean in Swahili?
A. First fruits
B. First people
C. First days
D. First dance
A. First fruits
QQ: Kwanzaa, or matunda ya kwanza, is Swahili for "first fruits". This is an African American holiday observed by African communities throughout the world that celebrates family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa has its roots in the ancient African first-fruit harvest celebrations from which it takes its name. However, its modern history begins in 1966 when it was developed by African American scholar and activist Maulana Karenga.
5. In the Middle Ages most European countries used the Julian calendar, so they observed New Year's Day when?
A. Feb. 14th
B. March 25th
C. April 1st
D. May 21st
B. March 25th
QQ: In the Middle Ages most European countries used the Julian calendar and observed New Year's Day on March 25, called Annunciation Day and celebrated as the occasion on which it was revealed to Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God.
6. The name January is derived from the Roman god Janus. What is he the god of?
A. Wine and grapes
B. Babies and childbirth
C. Clocks and calendars
D. Gates and doors
D. Gates and doors
QQ: The name of the month is derived from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doors, and hence of openings and beginnings. January was the 11th month of the year in the ancient Roman calendar; in the 2nd century BC, however, it came to be regarded as the first month. On January 1 the Romans offered sacrifices to Janus so that he would bless the new year.
7. When to the practioners of Tibetan Buddhism celebrate New Year's?
A. Never
B. January
C. February
D. March
C. February
QQ: Much of the ritual of Tibetan Buddhism is based on the esoteric mysticism of Tantra, devotions that involve both yoga and mantra, or a mystical formula, and ancient shamanistic practices. On special holidays the temples, shrines, and altars of the lamas are decorated with symbolic figures; milk, butter, tea, flour, and similar offerings are brought by the worshipers, animal sacrifices being strictly forbidden. Tibetan Buddhist religious festivals are numerous. The most notable are New Year's, celebrated in February and marking the commencement of spring
8. The Roman New Year festival was called the Calends, and people decorated their homes and gave each other gifts. In early times, the ancient Romans gave each other New Year's gifts of branches from sacred trees. Later they gave small items, such as nuts or coins, imprinted with pictures of what God?
A. Julius Caesar
B. Jesus Christ
C. Janus
D. Zeus
C. Janus
QQ: In later years, they gave gold-covered nuts or coins imprinted with pictures of Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings. January was named after Janus, who had two faces--one looking forward and the other looking backward. The Romans also brought gifts to the emperor. The emperors eventually began to demand such gifts.
9. What New Year's gift did ancient Persians give?
A. Money
B. Eggs
C. Cakes
D. Rugs
B. Eggs
QQ: The ancient Persians gave New Year's gifts of eggs, which symbolized productiveness.
10. In ancient Egypt what event dictated the timing of New Year's celebrations?
A. Pharaoh's birthday
B. Flooding of Nile
C. Solar eclipse
D. Exact alignment of stars with Great Pyramid
B. Flooding of Nile
QQ: In ancient Egypt, New Year was celebrated at the time the River Nile flooded, which was near the end of September. The flooding of the Nile was very important because without it, the people would not have been able to grow crops in the dry desert. At New Year, statues of the god, Amon and his wife and son were taken up the Nile by boat. Singing, dancing, and feasting was done for a month, and then the statues were taken back to the temple.
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A. Julian Calendar
B. Gregorian Calendar
C. Jewish Calendar
D. Chinese Calendar
E. All of the above
B. Gregorian Calendar
QQ: New Year's Day is the first day of the year, Jan. 1, in the Gregorian calendar. Traditionally the day has been observed as a religious feast, but in modern times the arrival of the New Year has also become an occasion for spirited celebration and the making of personal resolutions.
2. What calendar determines the date of the Chinese New Year?
A. Lunar
B. Solar
C. Chinese
D. Zen
A. Lunar
QQ: The Chinese New Year, traditionally based on the lunar calendar, is celebrated in many American cities with the roar of blazing firecrackers, dancing dragons made from papier mâché and cloth, and traditional music.
3. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the new year for what religion?
A. Muslim
B. Christian
C. Buddhist
D. Jewish
D. Jewish
QQ: Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew, "beginning of the year"), Jewish New Year, celebrated on the first and second days of the Jewish month of Tishri (falling in September or October) by Orthodox and Conservative Jews and on the first day alone by Reform Jews. It begins the observance of the Ten Penitential Days, a period ending with Yom Kippur that is the most solemn of the Jewish calendar. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the High Holy Days.
4. Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that begins Dec. 26 and extends through Jan. 1. What does the word mean in Swahili?
A. First fruits
B. First people
C. First days
D. First dance
A. First fruits
QQ: Kwanzaa, or matunda ya kwanza, is Swahili for "first fruits". This is an African American holiday observed by African communities throughout the world that celebrates family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa has its roots in the ancient African first-fruit harvest celebrations from which it takes its name. However, its modern history begins in 1966 when it was developed by African American scholar and activist Maulana Karenga.
5. In the Middle Ages most European countries used the Julian calendar, so they observed New Year's Day when?
A. Feb. 14th
B. March 25th
C. April 1st
D. May 21st
B. March 25th
QQ: In the Middle Ages most European countries used the Julian calendar and observed New Year's Day on March 25, called Annunciation Day and celebrated as the occasion on which it was revealed to Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God.
6. The name January is derived from the Roman god Janus. What is he the god of?
A. Wine and grapes
B. Babies and childbirth
C. Clocks and calendars
D. Gates and doors
D. Gates and doors
QQ: The name of the month is derived from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doors, and hence of openings and beginnings. January was the 11th month of the year in the ancient Roman calendar; in the 2nd century BC, however, it came to be regarded as the first month. On January 1 the Romans offered sacrifices to Janus so that he would bless the new year.
7. When to the practioners of Tibetan Buddhism celebrate New Year's?
A. Never
B. January
C. February
D. March
C. February
QQ: Much of the ritual of Tibetan Buddhism is based on the esoteric mysticism of Tantra, devotions that involve both yoga and mantra, or a mystical formula, and ancient shamanistic practices. On special holidays the temples, shrines, and altars of the lamas are decorated with symbolic figures; milk, butter, tea, flour, and similar offerings are brought by the worshipers, animal sacrifices being strictly forbidden. Tibetan Buddhist religious festivals are numerous. The most notable are New Year's, celebrated in February and marking the commencement of spring
8. The Roman New Year festival was called the Calends, and people decorated their homes and gave each other gifts. In early times, the ancient Romans gave each other New Year's gifts of branches from sacred trees. Later they gave small items, such as nuts or coins, imprinted with pictures of what God?
A. Julius Caesar
B. Jesus Christ
C. Janus
D. Zeus
C. Janus
QQ: In later years, they gave gold-covered nuts or coins imprinted with pictures of Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings. January was named after Janus, who had two faces--one looking forward and the other looking backward. The Romans also brought gifts to the emperor. The emperors eventually began to demand such gifts.
9. What New Year's gift did ancient Persians give?
A. Money
B. Eggs
C. Cakes
D. Rugs
B. Eggs
QQ: The ancient Persians gave New Year's gifts of eggs, which symbolized productiveness.
10. In ancient Egypt what event dictated the timing of New Year's celebrations?
A. Pharaoh's birthday
B. Flooding of Nile
C. Solar eclipse
D. Exact alignment of stars with Great Pyramid
B. Flooding of Nile
QQ: In ancient Egypt, New Year was celebrated at the time the River Nile flooded, which was near the end of September. The flooding of the Nile was very important because without it, the people would not have been able to grow crops in the dry desert. At New Year, statues of the god, Amon and his wife and son were taken up the Nile by boat. Singing, dancing, and feasting was done for a month, and then the statues were taken back to the temple.
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Saturday, 9 January 2010
Gift Ideas for the New Year’s Celebration and Blessing
With the year of the Ox and the traditional Spring festival fast approaching, it’s time to prepare your special New Year gifts, New Year Gifts can be anything and everything New that indicates the spirit of well being and the renewal of love, peace, humanity and good relations.
New Year Gifts for Women
New Year is a very special event when all people should show how much they love their family and friends, for example, New Year gift for women should be something that she will appreciate and should not be something needed yourself, and a personalized picture handbag or purse is one of the best New Year gifts you can ever give to your wife, your mother, your old sister or your girlfriend. Also you can add another surprise by buying and putting an expensive jewelry she is bound to enjoyed with inside the bag or purse. I believe she will remember this New Year gift forever.
New Year Gifts for Men
I always think that the best New Year Gift for men is one kind of sporting gifts, men and sports always go together. It doesn’t matter how old men are, how fit they are or if they actually can play or not. Sport is a male obsession which for many of us we can’t understand and the sporting obsessed will never change, so choose one of the sporting gifts as the New Year gift for your husband, your father or your old brother, your boyfriend brother will be appreciated much.
New Year Gifts for Children
Gifts for children always are full of funny, happy and love, same as the gifts for New Year. Children are naïve, lovely and they are so important in your life although sometimes they had been too mischievous to trouble you…
The New Year gift choices for children is various, and a novel or educational toy maybe is the first also the last idea, but sometimes your children don’t want to get a toy this year, maybe she/he has been eager for a cartoon book, a pet dog/cat, a beautiful dress, a sports watch, a bicycle, a baseball/football, or a digital products that newly launched in the market, you’d best list all things you could think of and give the right of choice to your kids, maybe at last the gift idea she/he offered is something that you never thought of and amazing you much, what’s matter? That’s kind of unique fun that only shared with you and your children and it’s a good chance for you to walk closer to your children and make you more intimate with them.
New Year Gifts for Your Parents or Grandparents
Below gift items you can consider:
* If there is a personal item you could create, that they would enjoy having.
* If there is a magazine they would love to receive as a gift. Yearly subscription?
* If there is an event, theater, etc... they would like to go;
* If you can help them purchase something that they need.
* If they have been asked to recommend gifts that they need or want? If no, ask.
* If they would like to visit or see something else e.g. the nature park, the local zoo, the museum
* If they are some good health products that which is helpful for their chronic disease…
New Year Gift Basket Ideas
New Year Gift Baskets of appreciation filled with Gourmet Food, snacks, chocolates, desserts, cookies, fruits are always a delight to give and receive on New Year. A New Year Gift Basket can contain a lot many things in different price ranges. The best thing about New Year Gift Baskets is they can never look inexpensive and dull.
Other common choices: A New Year Gift may be as simple as a bunch of nice flowers, or a bottle of red wine; a box of cookies or a pack of chocolates; an item of novel kitchen gadgets or utilities or, luxurious appliances. The list can go on and on.
Last, New Year is the moment when revelers say good bye to the passing year and welcome the new one with great pomp and show. It is the time when they celebrate the day with their loved ones and cherish the old sweet memories, created in the journey called 'life'. It is the perfect time to renew the love bonding and sending the warm wishes for merry time with the adorable New Year Gifts. The gift should be selected carefully and should be the true mirage of the feelings.
New Year Gifts for Women
New Year is a very special event when all people should show how much they love their family and friends, for example, New Year gift for women should be something that she will appreciate and should not be something needed yourself, and a personalized picture handbag or purse is one of the best New Year gifts you can ever give to your wife, your mother, your old sister or your girlfriend. Also you can add another surprise by buying and putting an expensive jewelry she is bound to enjoyed with inside the bag or purse. I believe she will remember this New Year gift forever.
New Year Gifts for Men
I always think that the best New Year Gift for men is one kind of sporting gifts, men and sports always go together. It doesn’t matter how old men are, how fit they are or if they actually can play or not. Sport is a male obsession which for many of us we can’t understand and the sporting obsessed will never change, so choose one of the sporting gifts as the New Year gift for your husband, your father or your old brother, your boyfriend brother will be appreciated much.
New Year Gifts for Children
Gifts for children always are full of funny, happy and love, same as the gifts for New Year. Children are naïve, lovely and they are so important in your life although sometimes they had been too mischievous to trouble you…
The New Year gift choices for children is various, and a novel or educational toy maybe is the first also the last idea, but sometimes your children don’t want to get a toy this year, maybe she/he has been eager for a cartoon book, a pet dog/cat, a beautiful dress, a sports watch, a bicycle, a baseball/football, or a digital products that newly launched in the market, you’d best list all things you could think of and give the right of choice to your kids, maybe at last the gift idea she/he offered is something that you never thought of and amazing you much, what’s matter? That’s kind of unique fun that only shared with you and your children and it’s a good chance for you to walk closer to your children and make you more intimate with them.
New Year Gifts for Your Parents or Grandparents
Below gift items you can consider:
* If there is a personal item you could create, that they would enjoy having.
* If there is a magazine they would love to receive as a gift. Yearly subscription?
* If there is an event, theater, etc... they would like to go;
* If you can help them purchase something that they need.
* If they have been asked to recommend gifts that they need or want? If no, ask.
* If they would like to visit or see something else e.g. the nature park, the local zoo, the museum
* If they are some good health products that which is helpful for their chronic disease…
New Year Gift Basket Ideas
New Year Gift Baskets of appreciation filled with Gourmet Food, snacks, chocolates, desserts, cookies, fruits are always a delight to give and receive on New Year. A New Year Gift Basket can contain a lot many things in different price ranges. The best thing about New Year Gift Baskets is they can never look inexpensive and dull.
Other common choices: A New Year Gift may be as simple as a bunch of nice flowers, or a bottle of red wine; a box of cookies or a pack of chocolates; an item of novel kitchen gadgets or utilities or, luxurious appliances. The list can go on and on.
Last, New Year is the moment when revelers say good bye to the passing year and welcome the new one with great pomp and show. It is the time when they celebrate the day with their loved ones and cherish the old sweet memories, created in the journey called 'life'. It is the perfect time to renew the love bonding and sending the warm wishes for merry time with the adorable New Year Gifts. The gift should be selected carefully and should be the true mirage of the feelings.
Friday, 8 January 2010
“new Year is a Time to Ring Out the Old and Ring in the New”
New Year is a time of celebration, beginning of all the new work and activities where as leaving all the worst deeds in the past. I truly hope you are looking forward to the holidays and the New Year, and I want to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you the best of times. Let's not forget that we really do have something to celebrate. We are still here. That's something to be thankful for. We still have people that care about us. And we all have the capacity to make things better. Isn't this freedom to create a better world for ourselves and our loved ones?
Let's get happy and celebrate the spirit of the New Year. Let’s do something that will give us a better future. Let's become part of the solution instead of part of the problem.
New Year is a time to ring out the Old and ring in the New with fun, party and celebration among our friends and families. It is that time of year again when we find ourselves saying things like "where did this year go?" or maybe even "I had such big plans for this year". Well, whatever it is you are saying, I suggest you to dig a little deeper and reflect a little more; to consciously complete this year.
Resolutions are taken to improve the faults and mistake done in the past year and not to continue in upcoming year. New Year is a best time to wish your friends and families for their success and prosperity in upcoming year. For this purpose greetings and well wishing cards are used as an effective means to wish each other. The most easy and quickest means is through “Sms”. As most of the people around the world have mobile in their hand. These sms really behave as a short and sweet means to get closer to your friends and families either they are close to you or far from you.
Traditionally, it was thought that one could affect the luck they would have throughout the coming year by what they did or ate on the first day of the year. For that reason, it has become common for folks to celebrate the first few minutes of a brand new year in the company of family and friends. Parties often last into the middle of the night after the ringing in of a new year. It was once believed that the first visitor on New Year's Day would bring either good luck or bad luck the rest of the year. So, best wishes for your friends and families in the beginning of the year may bring lots of luck and prosperity for them.
Don’t sit back and wait for the best wishes to arrive instead step forward and send best wishes to your nearest and dearest ones. You can find lots of New Year wishes sms and greetings on web.
Have a very Happy New Year.
It has become common for folks to celebrate the first few minutes of a brand new year in the company of family and friends. Send Funny new year sms to your friends and family to make the moment enjoyable. You can find them here:
http://www.smsfunonline.com/category/new-year-sms/
Let's get happy and celebrate the spirit of the New Year. Let’s do something that will give us a better future. Let's become part of the solution instead of part of the problem.
New Year is a time to ring out the Old and ring in the New with fun, party and celebration among our friends and families. It is that time of year again when we find ourselves saying things like "where did this year go?" or maybe even "I had such big plans for this year". Well, whatever it is you are saying, I suggest you to dig a little deeper and reflect a little more; to consciously complete this year.
Resolutions are taken to improve the faults and mistake done in the past year and not to continue in upcoming year. New Year is a best time to wish your friends and families for their success and prosperity in upcoming year. For this purpose greetings and well wishing cards are used as an effective means to wish each other. The most easy and quickest means is through “Sms”. As most of the people around the world have mobile in their hand. These sms really behave as a short and sweet means to get closer to your friends and families either they are close to you or far from you.
Traditionally, it was thought that one could affect the luck they would have throughout the coming year by what they did or ate on the first day of the year. For that reason, it has become common for folks to celebrate the first few minutes of a brand new year in the company of family and friends. Parties often last into the middle of the night after the ringing in of a new year. It was once believed that the first visitor on New Year's Day would bring either good luck or bad luck the rest of the year. So, best wishes for your friends and families in the beginning of the year may bring lots of luck and prosperity for them.
Don’t sit back and wait for the best wishes to arrive instead step forward and send best wishes to your nearest and dearest ones. You can find lots of New Year wishes sms and greetings on web.
Have a very Happy New Year.
It has become common for folks to celebrate the first few minutes of a brand new year in the company of family and friends. Send Funny new year sms to your friends and family to make the moment enjoyable. You can find them here:
http://www.smsfunonline.com/category/new-year-sms/
Thursday, 7 January 2010
Don't Set New Year's Resolutions - Take Action in the New Year
It's that time of year again when we start talking and thinking about New Year's Resolutions even though they're old hat and we instinctively know they don't work. Because your friends, family and colleagues may chat about what Resolutions they're going to make, do you find yourself wondering whether to make any? We know that within a few days or weeks, the Resolutions will be forgotten, nothing will have changed and yet for some reason most people still worry about them. So why do we still bother with New Year's Resolutions? First, they're a custom and a New Year ushers in a new start, so what better time than now? There's even a small chance that we may stick to our Resolutions this year, so we have a go. The main reason some people think about New Year's Resolutions is because they want to change things in their life.
There's the usual New Year's Resolutions, such as I want to lose weight, change jobs, or earn more money but they tend to be the same ones you've had for years and they're still incomplete. These types of Resolutions are too vague. It's this vagueness, coupled with a lack of action which means that most people don't achieve their New Year's Resolutions. For Resolutions to work, they need to be well thought out and have real meaning. If not, they become a vague item on your "wish list" instead of actually doing something concrete about them.
The word resolution comes from 'resolve' and means to make up one's mind or decide firmly. Prior to New Years Day you may think of Resolutions you want to make and probably feel you've made up your mind, but what happens? Probably, very little or even nothing at all. Even though you know that Resolutions don't usually work, it seems that most us still want to make them. Perhaps that's because other people around you do it, so you feel you should follow suit because there are things in your life which you want to be different. The end of a year is a time for clearing out and completing things, to leave us with a clean slate ready to start a new year. There's something about a new year, a new beginning, and a fresh start which encourages us to make New Year's Resolutions. It's a powerful feeling to know you have a year ahead of you and you can choose what you do with it. It's a time for reflection about where you want to go next.
What about committing to New Year changes and actions, rather than Resolutions? The key to achieving what you really want in life and business is to take action to achieve those changes. It's the lack of action which stops us from having what we most want. What you want will be different for each individual and may include
More time in your personal life
Less stress and more fun.
Greater business and career success.
Balance between work and home
Altering your management or leadership style.
You may think I'm talking about life and business separately, yet they're inextricably linked. The key point is that you may want to focus on your professional life, yet this is directly related to your personal life.
Thinking about New Year's Resolutions may have made you aware that there are some changes you want to make. I encourage you to take steps on a consistent basis to make these changes, rather than vaguely tossing Resolutions around and not doing anything about them.
Wendy works with business owners to be more effective and successful, achieving a more profitable business in less time.
Click through to her business coaching website and find out how you can take your business to the next level. If you’re struggling with time management, then find out about her complete time management toolkit.
There's the usual New Year's Resolutions, such as I want to lose weight, change jobs, or earn more money but they tend to be the same ones you've had for years and they're still incomplete. These types of Resolutions are too vague. It's this vagueness, coupled with a lack of action which means that most people don't achieve their New Year's Resolutions. For Resolutions to work, they need to be well thought out and have real meaning. If not, they become a vague item on your "wish list" instead of actually doing something concrete about them.
The word resolution comes from 'resolve' and means to make up one's mind or decide firmly. Prior to New Years Day you may think of Resolutions you want to make and probably feel you've made up your mind, but what happens? Probably, very little or even nothing at all. Even though you know that Resolutions don't usually work, it seems that most us still want to make them. Perhaps that's because other people around you do it, so you feel you should follow suit because there are things in your life which you want to be different. The end of a year is a time for clearing out and completing things, to leave us with a clean slate ready to start a new year. There's something about a new year, a new beginning, and a fresh start which encourages us to make New Year's Resolutions. It's a powerful feeling to know you have a year ahead of you and you can choose what you do with it. It's a time for reflection about where you want to go next.
What about committing to New Year changes and actions, rather than Resolutions? The key to achieving what you really want in life and business is to take action to achieve those changes. It's the lack of action which stops us from having what we most want. What you want will be different for each individual and may include
More time in your personal life
Less stress and more fun.
Greater business and career success.
Balance between work and home
Altering your management or leadership style.
You may think I'm talking about life and business separately, yet they're inextricably linked. The key point is that you may want to focus on your professional life, yet this is directly related to your personal life.
Thinking about New Year's Resolutions may have made you aware that there are some changes you want to make. I encourage you to take steps on a consistent basis to make these changes, rather than vaguely tossing Resolutions around and not doing anything about them.
Wendy works with business owners to be more effective and successful, achieving a more profitable business in less time.
Click through to her business coaching website and find out how you can take your business to the next level. If you’re struggling with time management, then find out about her complete time management toolkit.
chinese new year 2010 - Get Chinese New Year Eve Celebration Around the World
The Chinese New Year is a fifteen day celebration that falls on a different date each year as it is a combination of lunar and solar movements. It usually falls in the month of January or February. This year marks the 'Year of the Horse'.
The Chinese New Year’s date varies every year and falls on second new moon after the winter solstice. The date for the occasion is decided according to the calendar which is a combination of the solar and the lunar calendar.
Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, cat, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar are the animals that are considered to be auspicious. Each person as is believed in the chinese new year calendar 2010 resembles an animal and this reflects their traits.
The chinese new year 2010 or the Spring Festival as it is also known is the most revered holiday of the year. This is the time when family and friends gather and offer prayers to their ancestors and deities followed by a lavish dinner to usher in the New Year. During this time, families clean their homes while feng shui believers decorate their homes accordingly. On new years eve, members of a family stay up late as legend goes that long ago; the gods in heaven would give gold to each family so they would keep awake, active and ready to accept the gold gift.
Families decorate their homes with pretty vases and colorful flowers symbolizing that nature has reawakened. Oranges and tangerines are placed in the house as a sign of happiness and prosperity. A tray of candies made of eight different types of candies are placed along with these. The candies are made of lotus seeds, longan, peanuts, coconut, cumquat, red melon seeds, candied melon, etc.
The traditional food that is a significant part of the Chinese New Year party includes Jai, Fish and chicken, noodles and desserts. The dinner has a symbolic meaning in which the Chinese dumplings imply wealth as they are in the shape of ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots. Jiu is the traditional hard liquor in China symbolizes longevity as also Daikon, a white radish. Red chilies symbolize good luck while rice ensures harmony.
Chinese people are usually out on the roads, especially kids who wear Chinese dragon masks and go for the Chinese New Year Dragon parade. Dragon dances are a vital part of the Chinese New Year. One man who has a 'Pearl Of Wisdom' on a pole entices the dragon to follow him to the drum beats as though searching for wisdom and knowledge. The lion dance is an equally important ritual in the consecration of any auspicious time in China. The Lantern Festival is an amazing visual display of multicolored paper lanterns created by craftsmen in designs of butterflies, dragons, birds, dragonflies and other insects or animals. The Dragon Boat Festival marks the day of a certain Chinese scholar who threw himself into the river over a political protest.
Chinese New Year is not just a festival of fun and part, but also a time to welcome the new season, pray for prosperity and well being and cleanse away the any thing evil.
Mukesh writes many lunar new year calendar and more services chinese new year 2010 celebrations related articles. 365celebration.com provide ideas about chinese new year eve, Chinese New Year animal,lunar new year 2010, and Chinese New Year 2010 activity.
The Chinese New Year’s date varies every year and falls on second new moon after the winter solstice. The date for the occasion is decided according to the calendar which is a combination of the solar and the lunar calendar.
Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, cat, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar are the animals that are considered to be auspicious. Each person as is believed in the chinese new year calendar 2010 resembles an animal and this reflects their traits.
The chinese new year 2010 or the Spring Festival as it is also known is the most revered holiday of the year. This is the time when family and friends gather and offer prayers to their ancestors and deities followed by a lavish dinner to usher in the New Year. During this time, families clean their homes while feng shui believers decorate their homes accordingly. On new years eve, members of a family stay up late as legend goes that long ago; the gods in heaven would give gold to each family so they would keep awake, active and ready to accept the gold gift.
Families decorate their homes with pretty vases and colorful flowers symbolizing that nature has reawakened. Oranges and tangerines are placed in the house as a sign of happiness and prosperity. A tray of candies made of eight different types of candies are placed along with these. The candies are made of lotus seeds, longan, peanuts, coconut, cumquat, red melon seeds, candied melon, etc.
The traditional food that is a significant part of the Chinese New Year party includes Jai, Fish and chicken, noodles and desserts. The dinner has a symbolic meaning in which the Chinese dumplings imply wealth as they are in the shape of ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots. Jiu is the traditional hard liquor in China symbolizes longevity as also Daikon, a white radish. Red chilies symbolize good luck while rice ensures harmony.
Chinese people are usually out on the roads, especially kids who wear Chinese dragon masks and go for the Chinese New Year Dragon parade. Dragon dances are a vital part of the Chinese New Year. One man who has a 'Pearl Of Wisdom' on a pole entices the dragon to follow him to the drum beats as though searching for wisdom and knowledge. The lion dance is an equally important ritual in the consecration of any auspicious time in China. The Lantern Festival is an amazing visual display of multicolored paper lanterns created by craftsmen in designs of butterflies, dragons, birds, dragonflies and other insects or animals. The Dragon Boat Festival marks the day of a certain Chinese scholar who threw himself into the river over a political protest.
Chinese New Year is not just a festival of fun and part, but also a time to welcome the new season, pray for prosperity and well being and cleanse away the any thing evil.
Mukesh writes many lunar new year calendar and more services chinese new year 2010 celebrations related articles. 365celebration.com provide ideas about chinese new year eve, Chinese New Year animal,lunar new year 2010, and Chinese New Year 2010 activity.
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Ten Ways To Jump Start Your New Year Resolutions!
Time passes so quickly! Just a few short weeks ago we were coming off our holiday food, drink, spending, and party hangovers. We were also launching our New Year resolutions. Here we are, already into the second month of the new year. My biggest problem on a day-to-day basis - and probably yours, as well - is finding enough time to get everything done. Seems that society and our daily lives speed up, but things just never slow down, hence the battle to 'get it all done'. If you made a resolution on January 1 and you're struggling just a bit, or maybe you put it off until another day, month, or season, no worries. You can make and keep a resolution virtually any day of the year.
Equally important, keep in mind you don't have to make your resolution a reality overnight. You have the power of time: 11 months remain in the year. One small step, one day at a time for one year can reap huge rewards! Consider these tips, as you ponder your next move:
Get Organized. If you're buried in paper and clutter it's hard to motivate toward achieving a dream, resolution and daily goals. I like to do a top-to-bottom house cleaning three or four times each year, and definitely do a major cleaning right around the New Year. In addition to helping you to find things, maintain clarity, and keep your focus on daily goals, a thoroughly clean and organized house/office makes you feel great. If your organization project will take longer than a day or weekend, break it into small projects that you can tackle over a few weeks, a month, or perhaps a quarter - whatever works best for you.
Keep It Simple. Focus on just one major life-changing dream at at time. Turn your dream into a specific one-sentence resolution. Make that resolution a reality with small daily steps/goals. Take one small step at a time, one day at a time for one year. Don't create a long unrealistic list of things that you think you 'should do', but know you 'won't do'. That's a recipe for failure and broken promises. Tackle just one dream about which you have great passion, desire and interest.
Learn And Plan: Do your homework to learn the 'who, what, when, where, why, and how' that will enable you to build a plan that will take you from idea to achievement: fulfilling your dream, your resolution. Build an outline. Break large long-term goals into small daily steps that can be taken one at a time. Keep learning as you go. The research and learning never ends. There is always something new to learn.
Set Priorities: You can't get it all done in one day, that's not realistic. Know the next 10, 20, 30, 50, 100 daily goals that are necessary, set priorities, and tackle them one by one. Use your daily goals like building blocks. One success on top of another will generate enthusiasm, confidence, self esteem, motivation, and momentum. Your daily goals are like stairs to the stars. Keep climbing. Keep reaching. Each step will take you closer to capturing a handful of stardust.
Write It Down: A Daily Resolution Diary will help you to build a plan, track progress, create a timeline, measure milestones, and reward yourself for hard-won victories. Your Diary will also keep you organized and make daily and weekly Check-Ins a snap.
Do It Daily: Make Every Day New Year's Day. Make Every Day Count. Take action, one step at a time, one day at a time for one year. That approach removes unrealistic pressure to move mountains overnight. Be patient. The rewards will add up exponentially over time like money in the bank drawing interest.
Tell The World: Enlist your friends and family in your quest. Ask for their advice and support. Ask them to join you in daily activities! Start a blog and record your journey, or join a blogging community filled with people who share your dream. Join a club. Take a class. Plant Post-It notes at work and home as reminders. Wear your resolution on your T-shirt. Carry your resolution around on your coffee mug. Put it on your computer screen and your mouse pad. Focus on your goals each and every day. Most importantly, keep your eye on the ultimate outcome - what you stand to gain when you fullfill your dream, resolution and daily goals!
Be Flexible: Obstacles will appear like dandelions on a Spring day and ultimately interfere with the best-laid plans. You often will be Overtaken By Events (OBE). Plan for the obstacles and embrace them. Use them to build knowledge, experience, strength, and determination. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself, use obstacles to build self esteem, momentum and motivation by overcoming and beating them. Don't dwell on them. Instead, handle them and move on to the next step!
Celebrate Your Successes: Give yourself a pat on the back! Be proud of your accomplishments, and large and small victories. Use them to fuel the fire of passion for your dream. Reward yourself often. Small pleasures for a job well done will keep you interested, enthusiastic and moving forward day after day.
Keep Your Eye On The Prize: Know your ultimate goal. Know what you want to achieve. Visualize what your dream, your resolution will look like at the end of the journey. Stay focused on the 'brass ring' and when you finally 'grab it, hang on tight and take it to the next level'!
Remember: I Resolve To Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Make Every Day New Year's Day. Make Every Day Count. Let's Go For It!
Kim Simpson, a former journalist, provides communications, fundraising services and strategic planning, for Members of Congress, non-profit organizations, corporations, and associations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. A self-employed entrepreneur, with more than 25 years of experience, she launched IResolveTo.Com in 2005 in an effort to help others to achieve their New Year Resolutions, Dreams and Goals. Her motto is: I Resolve To Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year." Let's 'Go For It'.
Get your daily dose of inspiration at: http://www.iresolveto.com As added incentive, why not make and keep your New Year Resolution by wearing it? Drop by the I Resolve To" Store at http://www.cafepress.com/iresolveto
This article is Copyright © Kim M. Simpson, I Resolve To, Inc. * All Rights Reserved.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kim_Simpson
Equally important, keep in mind you don't have to make your resolution a reality overnight. You have the power of time: 11 months remain in the year. One small step, one day at a time for one year can reap huge rewards! Consider these tips, as you ponder your next move:
Get Organized. If you're buried in paper and clutter it's hard to motivate toward achieving a dream, resolution and daily goals. I like to do a top-to-bottom house cleaning three or four times each year, and definitely do a major cleaning right around the New Year. In addition to helping you to find things, maintain clarity, and keep your focus on daily goals, a thoroughly clean and organized house/office makes you feel great. If your organization project will take longer than a day or weekend, break it into small projects that you can tackle over a few weeks, a month, or perhaps a quarter - whatever works best for you.
Keep It Simple. Focus on just one major life-changing dream at at time. Turn your dream into a specific one-sentence resolution. Make that resolution a reality with small daily steps/goals. Take one small step at a time, one day at a time for one year. Don't create a long unrealistic list of things that you think you 'should do', but know you 'won't do'. That's a recipe for failure and broken promises. Tackle just one dream about which you have great passion, desire and interest.
Learn And Plan: Do your homework to learn the 'who, what, when, where, why, and how' that will enable you to build a plan that will take you from idea to achievement: fulfilling your dream, your resolution. Build an outline. Break large long-term goals into small daily steps that can be taken one at a time. Keep learning as you go. The research and learning never ends. There is always something new to learn.
Set Priorities: You can't get it all done in one day, that's not realistic. Know the next 10, 20, 30, 50, 100 daily goals that are necessary, set priorities, and tackle them one by one. Use your daily goals like building blocks. One success on top of another will generate enthusiasm, confidence, self esteem, motivation, and momentum. Your daily goals are like stairs to the stars. Keep climbing. Keep reaching. Each step will take you closer to capturing a handful of stardust.
Write It Down: A Daily Resolution Diary will help you to build a plan, track progress, create a timeline, measure milestones, and reward yourself for hard-won victories. Your Diary will also keep you organized and make daily and weekly Check-Ins a snap.
Do It Daily: Make Every Day New Year's Day. Make Every Day Count. Take action, one step at a time, one day at a time for one year. That approach removes unrealistic pressure to move mountains overnight. Be patient. The rewards will add up exponentially over time like money in the bank drawing interest.
Tell The World: Enlist your friends and family in your quest. Ask for their advice and support. Ask them to join you in daily activities! Start a blog and record your journey, or join a blogging community filled with people who share your dream. Join a club. Take a class. Plant Post-It notes at work and home as reminders. Wear your resolution on your T-shirt. Carry your resolution around on your coffee mug. Put it on your computer screen and your mouse pad. Focus on your goals each and every day. Most importantly, keep your eye on the ultimate outcome - what you stand to gain when you fullfill your dream, resolution and daily goals!
Be Flexible: Obstacles will appear like dandelions on a Spring day and ultimately interfere with the best-laid plans. You often will be Overtaken By Events (OBE). Plan for the obstacles and embrace them. Use them to build knowledge, experience, strength, and determination. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself, use obstacles to build self esteem, momentum and motivation by overcoming and beating them. Don't dwell on them. Instead, handle them and move on to the next step!
Celebrate Your Successes: Give yourself a pat on the back! Be proud of your accomplishments, and large and small victories. Use them to fuel the fire of passion for your dream. Reward yourself often. Small pleasures for a job well done will keep you interested, enthusiastic and moving forward day after day.
Keep Your Eye On The Prize: Know your ultimate goal. Know what you want to achieve. Visualize what your dream, your resolution will look like at the end of the journey. Stay focused on the 'brass ring' and when you finally 'grab it, hang on tight and take it to the next level'!
Remember: I Resolve To Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Make Every Day New Year's Day. Make Every Day Count. Let's Go For It!
Kim Simpson, a former journalist, provides communications, fundraising services and strategic planning, for Members of Congress, non-profit organizations, corporations, and associations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. A self-employed entrepreneur, with more than 25 years of experience, she launched IResolveTo.Com in 2005 in an effort to help others to achieve their New Year Resolutions, Dreams and Goals. Her motto is: I Resolve To Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year." Let's 'Go For It'.
Get your daily dose of inspiration at: http://www.iresolveto.com As added incentive, why not make and keep your New Year Resolution by wearing it? Drop by the I Resolve To" Store at http://www.cafepress.com/iresolveto
This article is Copyright © Kim M. Simpson, I Resolve To, Inc. * All Rights Reserved.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kim_Simpson
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Monday, 4 January 2010
New Year Traditions Have a Variety of Faces
As the oldest of all holidays, New Year, is a time of rebirth, which has its origin in ancient Babylon, nearly 4000 years ago. It was originally thought to have been celebrated on March 15th. Julius Caesar made January 1st as New Year's day, in 46. B.C.
New Year Resolution
The original favourite New Year resolution was to return borrowed farm tools, in ancient Babylon.
Still every year thousands of people around the world, say goodbye to the old year and promise themselves a new beginning with New Year resolutions. Yet these resolutions are the most breakable promises in the world, for come January 15th, most have been forgotten.
Fear and custom is the source of many of the traditions that surround the celebration. Perhaps none more strange than the source of gathering with your friends and family at midnight. It was believed that what you did on the first day of the year set the pattern for the whole year. Gathering together with those you loved in the first few moments of the New Year, was thus very important.
United States of America:
In Times Square, New York, thousands come together to watch a ball do a one-minute descent, heralding in midnight. The first iron and wood ball was dropped in 1907. The current Waterford Crystal ball, with a six foot diameter, weighs 1,070 pounds. There are many people who would like to know what the crystal ball ushers in this year, for a world in deep financial trouble. The word is that fortune telling is one business that is on the rise.
Auld Lang Syne
Throughout every English speaking country in the world, the New Year is ushered in with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. A song that is renown for containing the most forgettable lyrics in the world. Lyrics which very few people would even understand. Here are the lyrics for you to have fun with New Year's eve:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne.
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine,
And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine,
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.
And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.
Although not written by him, Robert Burns first published the song 1796. He had learned the song from an old Scottish man.
Made popular by Guy Lombardo, it was played at the Warldorf Astoria, New York, every New Year's eve from 1930 to 1976. This included the years of the Second World War.
Greek Traditions:
In Greece the symbol of a baby is still used on New Year banners. It was meant to symbolize the annual rebirth.
Japanese Tradition:
New Year is a time when all misunderstandings and quarrels are forgiven. This was represented by the forget-the-year party, as well as sending New Year cards.
Netherlands Traditions:
The Netherlands lit up the New Year and purged the old, with bonfires.
Chinese Traditions:
China, being the home of fireworks, believes demons are chased away and good luck brought in. If you are wandering through China on Chinese New Year, (February) you will not be able to tell the difference between gun fire and fireworks that continuously go off around you. A second Chinese tradition is to throw out your old furniture and buy new. Of course you leave your old furniture on the pavement, for others to pick up for free. What is old to you, is new to someone else.
Spanish Traditions:
In Spain you will get to eat twelve grapes. One for each good month in the coming year.
English Traditions:
An old English tradition is to make sure you eat a piece of Christmas cake for 12 different cakes, so as to ensure a year’s prosperity. Perhaps that was the Queen’s problem when she had her “Annus horribilus”. She didn’t get a slice from enough different cakes.
So we have only touched just one or two of New Year traditions. You can check out this really great site for traditions, world wide.
New Year Resolution
The original favourite New Year resolution was to return borrowed farm tools, in ancient Babylon.
Still every year thousands of people around the world, say goodbye to the old year and promise themselves a new beginning with New Year resolutions. Yet these resolutions are the most breakable promises in the world, for come January 15th, most have been forgotten.
Fear and custom is the source of many of the traditions that surround the celebration. Perhaps none more strange than the source of gathering with your friends and family at midnight. It was believed that what you did on the first day of the year set the pattern for the whole year. Gathering together with those you loved in the first few moments of the New Year, was thus very important.
United States of America:
In Times Square, New York, thousands come together to watch a ball do a one-minute descent, heralding in midnight. The first iron and wood ball was dropped in 1907. The current Waterford Crystal ball, with a six foot diameter, weighs 1,070 pounds. There are many people who would like to know what the crystal ball ushers in this year, for a world in deep financial trouble. The word is that fortune telling is one business that is on the rise.
Auld Lang Syne
Throughout every English speaking country in the world, the New Year is ushered in with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. A song that is renown for containing the most forgettable lyrics in the world. Lyrics which very few people would even understand. Here are the lyrics for you to have fun with New Year's eve:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne.
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine,
And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine,
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.
And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.
Although not written by him, Robert Burns first published the song 1796. He had learned the song from an old Scottish man.
Made popular by Guy Lombardo, it was played at the Warldorf Astoria, New York, every New Year's eve from 1930 to 1976. This included the years of the Second World War.
Greek Traditions:
In Greece the symbol of a baby is still used on New Year banners. It was meant to symbolize the annual rebirth.
Japanese Tradition:
New Year is a time when all misunderstandings and quarrels are forgiven. This was represented by the forget-the-year party, as well as sending New Year cards.
Netherlands Traditions:
The Netherlands lit up the New Year and purged the old, with bonfires.
Chinese Traditions:
China, being the home of fireworks, believes demons are chased away and good luck brought in. If you are wandering through China on Chinese New Year, (February) you will not be able to tell the difference between gun fire and fireworks that continuously go off around you. A second Chinese tradition is to throw out your old furniture and buy new. Of course you leave your old furniture on the pavement, for others to pick up for free. What is old to you, is new to someone else.
Spanish Traditions:
In Spain you will get to eat twelve grapes. One for each good month in the coming year.
English Traditions:
An old English tradition is to make sure you eat a piece of Christmas cake for 12 different cakes, so as to ensure a year’s prosperity. Perhaps that was the Queen’s problem when she had her “Annus horribilus”. She didn’t get a slice from enough different cakes.
So we have only touched just one or two of New Year traditions. You can check out this really great site for traditions, world wide.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
New Year Eve
Once in a year, the celebration of New Year comes with all its charisma and magnetism. New Year is a perfect occasion to celebrate for people across the globe. The celebration of New Year Eve is marked by grand celebration by people in their own way. To better facilitate the celebration, many professional event organizers, arrange special new year eve packages. These special New year packages are complete with all ingredients to make the occasion a grand success.
New Year Eve packages offer a complete service that includes many activities, New Year games, tours to some best places, best food, and entertainment for the party lovers. There are best exotic resort New Year packages, beach New Year packages, and cruise New Year package on offer for pray loving people.
Exotic resort New Year packages are complete service offerings specially designed to turn your New Year into one of the most memorable event of the year. Many travel and tour operators across the globe arrange some of the best New Year Eve packages. You are offered the best services during your stay. This is one of the most enjoyable ways to celebrate the New year.
Beach New Year packages are among the most luxurious New Year packages to celebrate the New Year in a perfectly pampering ambiance. Beach New Year packages are based on a special theme that incorporates all the fantastic party elements. Celebrating the New Year by the sea side in a beach resort, enjoying the delicious sea food is among the best nerve sensitizing experiences.
Cruise New Year Eve lets you enjoy the best cruise tour package to celebrate the New Year in a luxurious cruise. There are several cruise operators in different parts of the world that arrange New Year cruise holiday tour to the most amazing destinations of the world. Miami, Melbourne, Spain, Sydney, London, Egypt, Mexico, Paris, Dubai, and Vancouver are among the best New year cruise holiday destinations of the world.
Cruise New Year Eve lets you enjoy the best cruise tour package to celebrate the New Year in a luxurious cruise. There are several cruise operators in different parts of the world that arrange New Year cruise holiday tour to the most amazing destinations of the world. Miami, Melbourne, Spain, Sydney, London, Egypt, Mexico, Paris, Dubai, and Vancouver are among the best New year cruise holiday destinations of the world.
New Year Eve packages offer a complete service that includes many activities, New Year games, tours to some best places, best food, and entertainment for the party lovers. There are best exotic resort New Year packages, beach New Year packages, and cruise New Year package on offer for pray loving people.
Exotic resort New Year packages are complete service offerings specially designed to turn your New Year into one of the most memorable event of the year. Many travel and tour operators across the globe arrange some of the best New Year Eve packages. You are offered the best services during your stay. This is one of the most enjoyable ways to celebrate the New year.
Beach New Year packages are among the most luxurious New Year packages to celebrate the New Year in a perfectly pampering ambiance. Beach New Year packages are based on a special theme that incorporates all the fantastic party elements. Celebrating the New Year by the sea side in a beach resort, enjoying the delicious sea food is among the best nerve sensitizing experiences.
Cruise New Year Eve lets you enjoy the best cruise tour package to celebrate the New Year in a luxurious cruise. There are several cruise operators in different parts of the world that arrange New Year cruise holiday tour to the most amazing destinations of the world. Miami, Melbourne, Spain, Sydney, London, Egypt, Mexico, Paris, Dubai, and Vancouver are among the best New year cruise holiday destinations of the world.
Cruise New Year Eve lets you enjoy the best cruise tour package to celebrate the New Year in a luxurious cruise. There are several cruise operators in different parts of the world that arrange New Year cruise holiday tour to the most amazing destinations of the world. Miami, Melbourne, Spain, Sydney, London, Egypt, Mexico, Paris, Dubai, and Vancouver are among the best New year cruise holiday destinations of the world.
Saturday, 2 January 2010
How to Decorate for Your New Year's Eve Party
Decorating for a New Years Eve party is a very important part of the party planning. A host may spend a great of time worrying about the food and beverages or the guest list but may not give adequate attention to the decorations. This is unfortunate because the decorations at a New Years Eve party can do a great deal to help set the atmosphere for a New Years Eve party. This article will offer some advice on decorating for a New Years Eve party including popular decorating ideas and tips for incorporating themes into the decorations.
One of the most common decorating ideas for a New Years Eve party is to incorporate Christmas or winter decorations into the party decorations. This is considered acceptable because of the proximity of New Years Eve to Christmas. Most people still have their Christmas decorations up and if they plan to host the New Years Eve party in their home it is understandable that the décor for the party will relate to Christmas. Decoration ideas may include a Christmas tree with ornaments, red bows, holly, silver candlesticks and pinecones. An assortment of pinecones in a glass bowl can make a great centerpiece for a New Years Eve party using Christmas decorations.
Themes for a New Years Eve party do not have to follow any particular guidelines. These parties can be based on any theme which is preferred by the host of the party. However, when a theme is incorporated into the party planning it is expected that the décor for the evening will reflect the theme of the party. For example a New Years Eve party with a beach theme could feature sand sculptures as centerpieces, plates shaped like seashells, a decorative fishing net as a tablecloth or any other related items which may reflect the theme of the party.
Another fun idea for decorating at a New Years Eve party is to ask each guest to bring an item to contribute to the décor for the evening. This results in a rather eclectic assortment of items decorating the party space but it also greatly reduces the amount of time, energy and money the host has to spend on decorations for the party. It also created an opportunity for guests to get to know each other. During the course of the party the guests will have the opportunity to view all of the decorations on display and may wonder about where each item came from and if there is any significance to the item. Later in the evening the guests can each have the opportunity to talk about the item they brought and explain why it is significant to them and why they chose to bring this particular item. This is like an adult version of show and tell.
Finally in decorating for a New Years Eve party, it is important to ensure the decorations for the party contribute to the atmosphere but do not detract from the party in any way. The guests should notice and appreciate the décor for the evening but the decorations should not be the focal point of the evening. This is important because the focus of the evening should be on the food, the entertainment, the activities and guests socializing with each other and having a good time.
To learn about growing saffron, jalapeno plant and other information, visit the Gardening Central website.
One of the most common decorating ideas for a New Years Eve party is to incorporate Christmas or winter decorations into the party decorations. This is considered acceptable because of the proximity of New Years Eve to Christmas. Most people still have their Christmas decorations up and if they plan to host the New Years Eve party in their home it is understandable that the décor for the party will relate to Christmas. Decoration ideas may include a Christmas tree with ornaments, red bows, holly, silver candlesticks and pinecones. An assortment of pinecones in a glass bowl can make a great centerpiece for a New Years Eve party using Christmas decorations.
Themes for a New Years Eve party do not have to follow any particular guidelines. These parties can be based on any theme which is preferred by the host of the party. However, when a theme is incorporated into the party planning it is expected that the décor for the evening will reflect the theme of the party. For example a New Years Eve party with a beach theme could feature sand sculptures as centerpieces, plates shaped like seashells, a decorative fishing net as a tablecloth or any other related items which may reflect the theme of the party.
Another fun idea for decorating at a New Years Eve party is to ask each guest to bring an item to contribute to the décor for the evening. This results in a rather eclectic assortment of items decorating the party space but it also greatly reduces the amount of time, energy and money the host has to spend on decorations for the party. It also created an opportunity for guests to get to know each other. During the course of the party the guests will have the opportunity to view all of the decorations on display and may wonder about where each item came from and if there is any significance to the item. Later in the evening the guests can each have the opportunity to talk about the item they brought and explain why it is significant to them and why they chose to bring this particular item. This is like an adult version of show and tell.
Finally in decorating for a New Years Eve party, it is important to ensure the decorations for the party contribute to the atmosphere but do not detract from the party in any way. The guests should notice and appreciate the décor for the evening but the decorations should not be the focal point of the evening. This is important because the focus of the evening should be on the food, the entertainment, the activities and guests socializing with each other and having a good time.
To learn about growing saffron, jalapeno plant and other information, visit the Gardening Central website.
Making the Best New Year Gift
The end of the year is very close and the fast approaching New Year is coming. It is a new diary, exclusive New Year gifts, funny celebration and the New Year party. Usually the 1 of January makes the start of New Year, yet the last day of December is anticipated with much enthusiasm.
The 31st of December means the end of a year for few, most of the people it is but a night of celebrating. The clock marks twelve and celebration knows no borders, friends and lovers wish a good New Year to each other. There is joy, New Year wishes and gifts and fun New Year party. New Year gifts and greeting cards are exchanged as part of the celebration.
Are you at home or trip, you take part in the celebrations. There are many ways to celebrate New Year's Eve and the holiday isn't so fun without perfect New Year gifts your friends and family will appreciate. Any item can be a New Year gift. You can give electronics and automobile or flowers, cakes, sweets, apparel and other goods.
New Year's occasion is the time to wish dreams become real to loved ones. Not long ago sending New Year greeting cards to family and friends was a part of the celebration. Today with the boom in on-line shopping, sending New Year gifts to people you love become popular and it is extremely easy.
Gifts can be found at many stores, online shops can be the one stop store for New Year Gifts for your family and friends. New Year gifts containing sweets, cakes, and chocolates which are even accompanied with a soft toy are good gift choice. Then there is a combination of pot pourrii with chocolates, delicious fruits and a New Year greeting card which make desired New Year Gifts. Apparel, electronics and automobiles can also be gifted to loved ones on New Year's party.
The 31st of December means the end of a year for few, most of the people it is but a night of celebrating. The clock marks twelve and celebration knows no borders, friends and lovers wish a good New Year to each other. There is joy, New Year wishes and gifts and fun New Year party. New Year gifts and greeting cards are exchanged as part of the celebration.
Are you at home or trip, you take part in the celebrations. There are many ways to celebrate New Year's Eve and the holiday isn't so fun without perfect New Year gifts your friends and family will appreciate. Any item can be a New Year gift. You can give electronics and automobile or flowers, cakes, sweets, apparel and other goods.
New Year's occasion is the time to wish dreams become real to loved ones. Not long ago sending New Year greeting cards to family and friends was a part of the celebration. Today with the boom in on-line shopping, sending New Year gifts to people you love become popular and it is extremely easy.
Gifts can be found at many stores, online shops can be the one stop store for New Year Gifts for your family and friends. New Year gifts containing sweets, cakes, and chocolates which are even accompanied with a soft toy are good gift choice. Then there is a combination of pot pourrii with chocolates, delicious fruits and a New Year greeting card which make desired New Year Gifts. Apparel, electronics and automobiles can also be gifted to loved ones on New Year's party.
Friday, 1 January 2010
Alcohol Detox After The New Year Party
The parties over the New Year are over. You have had a merry time with your family and friends. But you are now suffering from the effects of having one glass of wine too many. A splitting headache and stomach pains are making you sick and miserable.
You long to be up and about. So what remedies are available for a faster recovery?
Firstly, if you are throwing up, then it is good sign. Your body is rejecting the alcohol in your body. It is far better to remove it rather than have it in your body.
You are likely to be dehydrated. Alcohol makes you visit the toilet more often. When your organs get deprived of water, they try to take their water supply from elsewhere, including the brain cells. You get a hangover headache when your brain starts to shrink due to water loss.
Hence, the obvious remedy is to load up on liquids. Drink plenty of water in the next 1-2 days, so that it also enhances the flushing out of the toxins from your body.
Liquids can be taken in several forms. The first is obviously warm water. Warm water helps to calm your drugged stomach. Cold water just won't do. Add a touch of lemon to help you calm your stomach.
You can also take warm water in a herbal detox tea concoction. A favourite Ayurvedic herbal recipe for this: boil some cumin, coriander and fennel in boiling water and then drink. This recipe helps to soothe your gastric pains and to aid in digestion. Also a good suggestion is to try mint tea to settle your upset stomach.
Instead of stuffing more food into your stomach over the next few days, try juices. Freshly squeezed juices help to ensure that you are still packed with vitamins while your stomach takes a break. Vegetable juices are excellent as an aid in calming your stomach. Do not however buy the juices in a packet.
Get sufficient rest and sleep while your body enzymes process the alcohol in your system. Alcohol does make you feel sleepy so it is important to obey your body's call for rest.
Obviously, you should abstain from consuming more alcoholic drinks while your body recovers. Slowly ease into a healthy diet. The next time you drink, remember about what you feel the morning after. Drink one glass less and you will thank me for it.
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You long to be up and about. So what remedies are available for a faster recovery?
Firstly, if you are throwing up, then it is good sign. Your body is rejecting the alcohol in your body. It is far better to remove it rather than have it in your body.
You are likely to be dehydrated. Alcohol makes you visit the toilet more often. When your organs get deprived of water, they try to take their water supply from elsewhere, including the brain cells. You get a hangover headache when your brain starts to shrink due to water loss.
Hence, the obvious remedy is to load up on liquids. Drink plenty of water in the next 1-2 days, so that it also enhances the flushing out of the toxins from your body.
Liquids can be taken in several forms. The first is obviously warm water. Warm water helps to calm your drugged stomach. Cold water just won't do. Add a touch of lemon to help you calm your stomach.
You can also take warm water in a herbal detox tea concoction. A favourite Ayurvedic herbal recipe for this: boil some cumin, coriander and fennel in boiling water and then drink. This recipe helps to soothe your gastric pains and to aid in digestion. Also a good suggestion is to try mint tea to settle your upset stomach.
Instead of stuffing more food into your stomach over the next few days, try juices. Freshly squeezed juices help to ensure that you are still packed with vitamins while your stomach takes a break. Vegetable juices are excellent as an aid in calming your stomach. Do not however buy the juices in a packet.
Get sufficient rest and sleep while your body enzymes process the alcohol in your system. Alcohol does make you feel sleepy so it is important to obey your body's call for rest.
Obviously, you should abstain from consuming more alcoholic drinks while your body recovers. Slowly ease into a healthy diet. The next time you drink, remember about what you feel the morning after. Drink one glass less and you will thank me for it.
Sandra Kim Leong shares exclusive information and special resources on detox diets, juicing, colon cleansing, liver cleansing, herbal cleansing, etc through her newsletter. If you need to jumpstart your learning, then get a current free access at Detox Cleansing Diet here.
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