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New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is celebrated on December 31, the final day of the year, and the day before New Year's Day. New Year's Eve is an International holiday observed with parties around the world. You can ask questions about resolutions, late-night partying, fireworks, and the countdown to midnight, to name a few. Many cultures use fireworks and other forms of noise making as part of the celebration.
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Why does most of the world celebrate new years on January 1st?
Because the calendar most in use today is the Gregorian calendar and New Year's Day has been defined as January 1.
New Year's Day is a definition put in place and not a natural phenomenon. For instance, the ancient Egyptians had the first day of Thoth as new years day; this was at the reappearance of Sirius at a particular point in the sky. They also used a calendar 365.25 days, more than 2000 years before Caesar introduced it in Rome. After stabilization the 1st of Thoth falls on what we call 29th August.
On 14 September 1580 a commission set up by Pope Gregory XIII, to reform the calendar, signed its official report. In that report was a clause to standardize new year as January 1, the date used by the Julian calendar. This was implemented in October 1582.
This does not mean there are no other new year's days in use. Any calendar not based on the Gregorian calendar will have a different new year. And they are all correct.
New Year is an arbitrary day, introduced by man for the purposes of man.
How you celebrate new year eve?
First of all forget the idea of drinking yourself stupid. What good does that do? You will only regret it, if you can remember it at all and you may even get into a dangerous situation and getr seriously injured or attacked. What would be a better way to spend New Year? The best think would be to calmly and quietly consider your ways. What have you done in the last year? Did it work out how you thought? Have you made mistakes? Have you got things to be thankful for? Then who should you thank? What about God? Did you thank Him? Have you let God down? What about Jesus? Have you trusted him as your saviour from your sin? Have you been reading the Bible and attending a faithful church? Wow, suddenly perhaps you realise there is so much more to life than a night on the town! Then look ahead to next year. What should you change? How will you do that? Why have you not managed to keep past resolutions? What about a really good start to the year! Confess your sins to God. Seek and ye shall find! Find a good Bible believing church and above all trust Jesus to save you. Get into the Bible. You won't regret it. You won't have a hangover. You'll just say, why did I waste so much of my life being so selfish for so long when God is so good. You will see how God will then make up for all you have done wrong. What amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. May God put this new song of joy in your mouth for the coming year! In Jesus name, Amen.
Difference between Christmas and New Year's Eve?
The difference between Christmas and New Year's is this: Christmas is the holiday on the 25th of December, where people give presents to each other,symbolizing the birth of Jesus Christ. That's where we ge the Christ-mas part. New Year's is the last day of the year and the first of a new year. The new year is celebrated with fireworks.
What happens if you don't kiss someone on new years?
You have a right to refuse kissing someone in any situation! Usually nothing will happen, it was probably a tradition that began when public displays of affection were frowned upon, so a good way to kiss your sweetheart or your betrothed was to get her under the mistletoe. Many years ago, young people did not get to make out and date without a chaperone, so they could always steal those intimate moments under the mistletoe.
What time does the Dow Jones close on new year eve?
All the answers say 4:30pm NY time. But I had traded the emini dow until around 5:15pm NY time. Look like the DOW takes a break at 4:30pm but restart over again. It is Friday 5:10pm NY Time as I'm writing this note and I'm still trading the EMINI YM taking more than 40 points on the last contract. So sweet. I'll exit at 5:14
Which is the first city in the US to celebrate New Year Eve?
Definitely not London, which is at GMT 0. I believe it is a tie between Eastern Russia, which is at GMT +12, and Auckland, NZ, which the news was reporting heavily on, and is also at GMT +12.
What country will celebrate new year first?
It's the island nation of TONGA in the Pacific Ocean.
"TONGA is literally the place where time begins - as the first country west of the International Dateline in the Pacific."
The country's nickname is "The Land Where Time Begins!" According to timeanddate.com it is Kiritimati (Kiribati - Christmas Islands).
What day is the Solemnity of Mary?
Translation for auld lang syne?
There are many interpretations, but a reasonable one is should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind; should old acquaintance be forgot, and days of long ago?
Answer:
In case you were wondering about the whole song (taking a few liberties with the translation):
Auld Lang Sine: The Good old Days
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, : Should old friends be forgotten
And never brought to mind?: And never thought of?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,: Should old friends be forgotten
And auld lang syne?: And those days of long ago?
Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my jo,: For old times sake, my friend
For auld lang syne.: For old times sake
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet,: We'll drink to kindness
For auld lang syne.: For old times sake
And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp!: Surely you'll have a pint of beer
And surely I'll be mine!: Surely I'll have one too!
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,: We'll drink to kindness
for auld lang syne.: For old times sake!
We twa hae run about the braes: We two have run about the hills
And pou'd the gowans fine.: Pulling up wild daisies
We've wandered mony a weary foot,: We've wandered far (many a foot)
Sin' auld lang syne.: Since the good old days
We twa hae sported i' the burn,: We've played in the open areas
From morning sun till dine,: From dawn until high noon
But seas between us braid hae roared: But broad seas now separate us
Sin' auld lang syne.: Since the good old days
And ther's a hand, my trusty friend,: Here's my hand
And gie's a hand o' thine;: Give me your hand (Let's shake on it)
We'll tak' a right good willie-waught, :We'll have a long drink for good will
For auld lang syne.: For the good old days
How did the tradition of New Year resolutions begin?
"The tradition of the New Year's Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar."
http://www.goalsguy.com/Events/n_facts.html
Why do we drink champagne on new year's eve?
People drink alcohol as part of their celebration. Alcohol is traditionally associated with celebrations.
There's no need to drink though, plenty of people still have fun without having any alcohol!
What is most watched parade on New Year's day?
The most watched parade on New Year's Day is the Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade, held in Pasadena, California. It is a traditional event featuring beautiful floral floats, marching bands, and various other performances, and it is broadcasted live on television to millions of viewers around the world.
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Should you wish your exboyfriend happy new year?
The answer depends on how your relationship ended. If you are on speaking terms, then by all means, wish him happy new year. If the relationship ended badly, it is best to get on with your life and let him get on with his.
What will be the holiday shopping hours for Target this holiday season?
FYI
Almost all major department stores are open on New Year's Day (as opposed to Christmas, where nearly all major dept stores are closed). The hours of operation may vary from branch to branch.
(Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kroger's and Kohl's retail stores are all examples of stores that will be open on New Year's Day.)
If New Year's falls on a Sunday...
there are certain Blue Laws that may apply (especially in NJ) so be sure to check for your store's local hours.
For 2011
Most Targets hours' on New years Day are 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M
