The Celts prepared gifts of mistletoe to mark the beginning of the year. Romans called such gifts Strenae symbolizing goddess of luck, Strenia. At first, gifts were branches of the sacred plant. But, later these gifts comprised of nuts and coins bearing the imprints of God Janus (who had two faces). In Rome, it developed […]
Ingredients 250 ml: Yoghurt 3 tbsp: Flour 1 tsp: Roasted Fennel Seeds 3-4 tbsp: Ghee / oil for frying For Sugar Syrup 200 gm sugar 200 ml water Rind of 1 sweet lime Method Mix yoghurt, flour and fennel seeds. Stir until a smooth batter is formed. Heat ghee / oil in a pan and […]
A common image of New Year’s Eve celebration is the incarnation of Father Time – the old year represented by an old bearded man wearing a sash across his chest with the previous year printed on it. This Father Time hands over his responsibilities to the Baby New Year – the personification of New Year […]
It has been noticed that young women are so much obsessive about being thin that they often starve themselves. On the other hand, older women ignore their diet while taking care of their family, official and social obligations. Experts feel that instead of deprivation one should practice moderation in their diet. One should avoid skipping […]
Sinhalese New Year or Aluth Avurudhu rituals begin with observance of Nonagathe. At this time, people consider it to be inauspicious to engage in any activity. They go to temples and perform religious rites to receive the blessings of the priests. Women in villages congregate to play rabana (drums) to announce the time to start […]
January 21 – Celtic New Year Korean New Year (Sol-Nal) – The Lunar New Year is celebrated at sunset on the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice. Tibetan New Year also called Losar is celebrated in late January or early February at the time of the new moon. Vietnamese New Year or […]
The French call New Year’s Eve la Saint-Sylvestre. On this day they host a special New Year feast called le Réveillon de Saint-Sylvestre which consists of customary dishes like pancakes, foie gras (flavored duck or goose) and champagne. French believe this special dinner brings prosperity to the house. New Year in France is mostly a […]
New Year Songs admin December 23, 2020 (Scottish Song) Here we come a wassailing, Among the leaves so green Here we come a wondering So fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you And to your wassail too, And godd bless you and send you A Happy New Year, And God send you […]
New Year Whatsapp Messages admin December 17, 2020 You have been wonderful than I expected! You are Amazing! Honestly, I can’t find a word to express my gratitude. Just promise to love you the best I can and expect much love on this New Year.
And may we live in a world at peace and with the awareness of God’s love in every sunset, every flower’s unfolding petals, every baby’s smile, every lover’s kiss, and every wonderful, astonishing, miraculous beat of our heart.
In the waking minutes of a new year a fantasy draws near fulfillment -and is interrupted. Tonight I have sat at your feet and longed, longed to touch you. I have smiled teasingly into your eyes and noticed that I held your gaze for moments that suspended time. I have taken your hands, kissed your […]
New Year Songs admin December 23, 2020 (Jewish meaning Shana Tova) Shana hal’cha shana ba’ah Ani kappai arima Shana tova lecha abba Shana tova lach ima Shana tova, shana tova. English Translation One year has passed, A new year is coming. I will raise my hands And bid a Happy New Year To mother and […]
New Year Poems admin December 23, 2020 I will not throw the cat out the window Or put a frog in my sister’s bed I will not tie my brother’s shoelaces together Nor jump from the roof of Dad’s shed I shall remember my aunt’s next birthday And tidy my room once a week I’ll […]
March 1 has been designated as the day of New Year celebration in the early Roman calendar. It consisted of only ten months which began from Mach and ended in December. This pattern of New Year celebration in the month of March still gets reflected in some of the name of the months. As per […]