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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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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."
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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
Why do people make new years resolutions?
A New Year's Resolution is to help you. For instance if you smoke your new years resolution could be not to smoke. A new year resolution lasts all year. A new years resolution is something to HELP you and your body. Basicly it helps you break a habbit and if you achieve your resolution you should feel good about yourself. But personally I think that losing weight is not a good resolution if your not over weight but if u r over weight it would be a good resolution. THE PURPOSE OF A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION IS TO BREAK A HABBIT (A BAD HABBIT).
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What is the Vietnamese lunar new year called?
New year's is celebrated 4 times: Febuary 3rd, 4th , 5th, and 6th. We give red envelopes to people with MONEY inside. And if you are mad, sad, or you're crying then you'll have bad luck that year.
What time do the mall close New Year's Eve?
East coast United States, about right now (5:27pm) or near 4 o'clock.. West Coast is 4 hours behind so if you are on that side you have some time.. A little late unless you arent in the US. Sorry. Maybe they will be open till 6 or 7? Very sorry. Good luck.
What food should you eat on New Year's Eve?
In Korea, we set up a korean styled table that is called, sang. On the "sang" we put ricecake soup (dokguk) and bow to the table\sang, and eat after the girls bow 6 times,and boys bow 2 or 1 time. We eat ricecake soup because we, koreans believe that if you eat dokguk, you turn 2years older than before if your birthday is not yet.
What happens if you are born on New Year's Eve?
Nothing unless you were born exactly at midnight. Then it might be confusing which year you were born in.
When is the Jewish New Year celebrated?
Jewish people celebrate Rosh Hashana, the New Year, on the 1st day of the 7th month of the lunar calendar. All Jewish holidays are based on the lunar calendar.
On the first date following the last day of the old year, just like christians, muslims, sikhs, buddhists, hindos, taoists, wiccan and every other religion.
In Which Countries do people celebrate their birthdays on New Year's Day?
As the Earth rotates, so midnight occurs in other countries in their turn. New Zealand will celebrate New Years Eve at their midnight, while we in Britain are still waiting for our midnight to arrive! It is impossible for midnight, on New Years Eve, to happen worldwide at the same time.
When did the first New Year's celebration begin?
The ancient Celts first started celebrating Halloween. The Welsh and Briton created legends for Halloween. The Irish also had legends which they brought to America in the 1800's because of the Great Potato Famine.
How did the New Year's celebration start?
"The first time the new year was celebrated on January 1st was in Rome in 153 B.C." - Infoplease
