The end is near. Well, more specifically, it's five years from this Friday: Dec. 21, 2012 — or so the doomsayers would have you believe. Others believe we're five years from an unprecedented spiritual awakening. Whatever you believe, there's no denying that the 2012 movement has become a hot top ...
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Photon Energy to Peak in 2012
She says that people are finding there aren't enough hours in the day because of something called the "Photon Energy" which peaks in 2012. "No, it's not the end of the world, but it's going to feel like it to many." Who is she? Her name is Margaret McElroy, or Margaret M as she is known. An Australian now living in Seattle with her husband Alan, Margaret says "The Photon Energy is causing so many problems for people all around the world. We think there are 24 hours in the day, but really there are only about 6 - ...
The Year The Internet Ends2012
Every significant Internet provider around the globe is currently in talks with access and content providers to transform the internet into a television-like medium: no more freedom, you pay for a small commercial package of sites you can visit and you'll have to pay for seperate subscriptions for every site that's not in the packa ...
Will the world end in 2012
According to the culture of ancient Maya, part of what scholars call Mesoamerica, astronomy predicts some major cosmic developments for December 21, 2012, including, perhaps, the end of the world as we now know it, as some people believe. Mayan calendars are still used by a few cultures in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador and are said to be the most accurate ones in existence. They date the solar year accurately within minutes, taking account of the cycles of sun, moon, Venus, and other cosmic bodies and only have to add one "leap day" after 380,000 years. Mayan civilisation ...
New Year's Day in United States (USA 2012)
New Year's Day falls on January 1 and marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It marks the end of New Year's Eve celebrations in the United States and gives many Americans a chance to remember the previous year.What do people do?The start of New Year's Day, at midnight, is heralded by fireworks, parties and special events, which are often televised. Very few people have to work on the day itself. For many it is a ...
New Year in America - Traditions and Customs 2012
Come and be part of the celebrations to discover the American New Year traditions and enjoy the fun filled moments on the new year eve. America is of diversified culture with different ethnic background people. You would enjoy the various traditions of New Year in America. In the US, new year is a declared public holiday and everyone is eagerly waits for the celebrations. You would be surprised to explore the different American New Year traditions that bring fireworks, parties, gifts and musical events. New York is the main attraction during the Christmas and New Year. You can expect people ...
New Year In US 2012
New Year in United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of Gregorian Calendar. This is a Federal holiday in US. On this day, many people make resolutions to give away bad deeds and renew life with good ones. It's the time to remember the achievements and make merry for the New Year. New Year is expected to bring good luck and charm for people and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment.New Year's Eve in United StatesNew Year's Eve celebration is a gala affair for the people of US. They love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year ...
New Year In India 2012
New Year has become a national festival in India. The excitement to celebrate the event is present everywhere. The day is celebrated with a lot of fervor and enthusiasm and is marked by prayers', parties, New Year fetes and social feasts.New Year's Eve in IndiaNew Year's Eve in India is the time to party and dig into the last minute fun. People enjoy partying with friends and family members. All the night clubs, discotheques, amusement parks and even the cinema halls are thronged by people of all ages. The idea behind these get-togethers is to give farewell to the by-gone year and welcome ...
New Year In Russia 2012
New Year in Russia is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. In earlier times, New Year was celebrated in the month of September. Later, this day was forbidden by Czar Peter, the Great. In 1699, a decree was read about counting of years from Birth of Christ since January 1. Thus, this day was declared as a New Year's day in Russia. Since then, New Year became a family holiday for the people of Russia. New Year TraditionsAmongst the most popular New Year symbols is a New Year's Tree called Novogodnaya Yolka which is topped with a bright star and decorated with ...
New Year In China 2012
If you are in China at the time of New Year you will hear people wishing you Gung Hay Fat Choy. Don't get worried, it is Happy New Year in Chinese. New Year celebrations is a grand event of China. New Year festivities lasts for one month in China. Chinese New Year is also called Spring festival. It begins from the middle of the last month of the year and ends up in the first month of the new year. These last day celebrations in China is called Lantern Festival. History of Chinese New YearChinese New Year has a very interesting and unique history. According to the Chinese legends, there ...
New Year In Europe 2012
In the medieval period, Europeans celebrated New Year on December 25th along with the Christmas. But in 1582, Pope Gregory III ordered adoption of Gregorian calendar and January 1 was officially adopted as New Year's Day. Since then this day is celebrated with mirth and excitement. New Year in Europe is greeted with special songs and gifts.New Year's Tradition in EuropeTraditions and customs make a splendid New Year celebration. In Europe, these traditions are followed from the medieval period. People practice these traditions earnestly and devotionally. Some of the most important traditions ...
New Year In Persia (nowruz) 2012
Noruz or Persian New Year falls on spring equinox around March 21st according to the Gregorian Calendar. Festival preparations begin well in advance. Noruz lasts for 13 days. It is a special day for Iranians. They believe on this day, earth is recreated and new crops grow. New Year rituals and customs performed in Persia make these celebrations a gala affair.Noruz TraditionsNumerous New Year traditions are performed by the people of Persia. These rituals are performed with same devotion and gusto in Persia as it was practiced in earlier times.Khaneh TekaniPeople start cleaning their house ...
New Year In Germany 2012
Nuejahr or New Year in Germany is celebrated on January 1 as per the Gregorian Calendar. People bid farewell to the old year and welcome the New Year in a rocking manner. They eat, drink, dance, play games, exchange wishes and even make resolutions to bring in the New Year. New Year's TraditionWith the New Year celebrations, people of Germany do not forget to follow all their customs and traditions. A very popular tradition of telling future called Bleigiessen is followed with great amount of excitement by the Germans. They would drop molten lead into cold water and predict future of people ...
New Year In Scotland (hogmanay) 2012
December 31st is the official holiday all over Scotland as it is the New Year's Eve or the Hogmanay. New Year in Scotland is celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm on January 1st. Hogmanay is also called 'night of the candle'. The idea of celebrating Hogmanay dates back to the pagan celebrations of the winter solstice. These celebrations were inherited from the Vikings who celebrated Yule in the medieval period.Hogmanay TraditionsPeople of Scotland perform all traditions earnestly to bring in prosperity and good health in the New Year. There is a tradition of cleaning the house and surrounding ...
New Year In Korea 2012
Say hay boke-mahn he pah du say oh" is the New Year's greeting in Korea. New Year's day is the greatest celebration of the year in Korea. Like, Chinese and Vietnamese, Korean New Year (Seol-Nal) is also celebrated at sunset on the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice. It is a Lunar New Year (harvest moon festival). Seol Nal is a three day celebration and almost all Koreans move to their hometowns to celebrate the occasion.New Year Eve's CelebrationsNew Year Eve is also called Sut dal kum mum in Korean. On this day, people clean their houses and light it with colorful halogens. ...
New Year In UK 2012
New Year in United Kingdom is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the first month as per the Gregorian Calendar. This day was officially declared as New Year's Day in 1752. It is the time to ring out the old year and bring the new one by merry making. New Year is the much awaited celebration for the people of UK. They love to enjoy each and every minute of the going year. Theme parties, salsa dance and live performances are the some of the rocking events of New Year in UK. Another enthralling part of the New Year festivities are the New Year cruises in England. These are the most ...
New Year In South Africa 2012
New Year in South Africa is celebrated with extreme fun and enjoyment. It is one of the best places to plan for a perfect New Year celebration. According to Gregorian Calendar, New Year in South Africa is celebrated on January 1. The excitement and enthusiasm can be seen on the faces of people many days before the event. They wait for the New Year with full energy. Church bells are rung and gunshots are fired to welcome the New Year. New Year's Celebration in South AfricaMusic, songs, dance and a lavish dinner are an important part of New Year celebrations in every part of South Africa. ...
New Year In France 2012
New Year in France is better known as Jour des Étrennes . It is celebrated on January 1 (according to the Gregorian Calendar) with great pomp and show. Jour des Étrennes is one of the oldest festivals celebrated all over France. People are highly excited to bid goodbye to the old year and to welcome the coming year. The New Year holidays in France ends on January 6 with the ceremonial cutting of a special type of festive cake called la galette des rois.New Year's Eve Celebration in FranceThe French call New Year's Eve la Saint-Sylvestre. On this day they host a special New Year feast called ...
New Year In Sri Lanka
New Year in Sri Lanka or the Sinhala New Year - Aluth Avurudhu usually falls on April 13th or 14th every year. According to Sinhalese mythology, New Year begins when the sun moves from Meena Rashiya (the house of Aries) to Mesha Rashiya. It also marks the end of the harvest and spring. Rains enlivens the spirit of the nature as flowers bloom, trees get laden with fruits and bounties of farmers are full.Sinhalese New Year Rituals 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. ...
New Year In Japan 2012
Let's defeat the old feelings by the new one is the sole motive of Japanese when New Year in near. They celebrate the day very religiously and usually seen offering prayers on the New Year day. It is a big for everybody in Japan. Japanese indulge in serious New Year preparations excitedly and happily. History of Japanese New YearNew Year in Japan was not always celebrated on January 1. Earlier it was based on the Lunar calender and the dates kept changing. In 1873, Japan followed the Gregorian calender and January 1st became the official New Year day.New Year Celebrations in JapanDifferent ...
New Year In Australia 2012
New Year is celebrated with great enthusiasm and gaiety by whole of Australia. January 1 is the New Year's day in Australia as per the Gregorian Calendar. New Year Celebrations end on January 6.New Year Eve CelebrationAll discotheques, pubs, clubs, hotels, party halls and even beaches are crowded with party maniacs. Australians celebrate the day with high spirits and excitement. Even if they are at homes, levels of energy are very high. As soon as church bells ring at 12 midnight, everyone start producing loud noises with trumpets, drums, horns etc and wish each other Happy New Year. New ...
New Year In Vietnam 2012
Tet means the first morning of the New Year in Vietnamese language and Nguyen dan is the popular name for the Vietnamese New Year. Nguyen dan begins on the first day of the first lunar month and lasts for seven days. It marks the arrival of spring and is the greatest celebration time as the festival brings along a few breaks in the agricultural year. Vietnamese New Year falls between the period of harvesting of crops and the sowing of the crops.Nguyen dan Traditions and CustomsVietnamese are very particular about their New Year traditions and customs. They follow all the customs earnestly ...
New Year In Brazil 2012
Brazilian New Year is one of the most traditionally celebrated festival for the people living there. New Year in Brazil is known as Ano Nove (Portuguese) but is more popularly known as Revillion. It is celebrated on January 1 as per the Gregorian Calendar. New Year is the time when people from various parts of the world like to celebrate it in Brazil. Pubs, party halls, clubs, beaches and even roads are thronged with people. New Year's TraditionsNew Year's celebrations in Brazil reflects it's culture and tradition. On the New Year's day, it's a tradition to consume lentils and rice. It ...
New Year In Tibet 2012
Tibetan New Year called Losar falls on the 25th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan calendar (late January or early February). Losar celebrations take place over a week. At this time, larders are stocked with grain and meat. It lasts year ahead even when no work is possible at the time of winters. New Year festival falls at the end of Dawa Chuchipda. Legend of Losar CelebrationsAccording to a Tibetan legend, Singe Namgyar (an ancient king of Ladakh) decided to attack Skardo. As his eventual return from the battlefield was not sure, he chose Losar festival to be celebrated altogether. ...
New Year In Thailand 2012
Thai New Year is also called as Songkran. It is celebrated for three days from April 13 to April 15 every year on the Gregorian Calendar. Songkran falls on the hottest time of the year in Thailand. It comes from Sanskrit and means 'a move or change'. The date of Thai New Year was set according to the astrological calculations. Songkran Customs and TraditionsTraditions play a very vital role in presenting a true picture of New Year celebrations in Thailand. Traditional activities are performed with serious dedication by the people of Thailand. A most common tradition of throwing water over ...
New Year In Cambodia 2012
Cambodian New Year or the Chaul Chnam Thmey (New Year in Khmer-Cambodian language) is celebrated for three days. According to the Gregorian Calendar, it falls on April 13th or 14th . New Year in Cambodia represents the end of the harvesting season.Khmer New Year TraditionsEveryday people visit temples to get blessings from monks and priests. They build a sand hill on the temple grounds and decorate it with five religious flags one on the top and four around the sides. This sand hill represents Buddha's five disciples. People of Cambodia follow a tradition to sprinkle holy water on each ...
About New Year 2012
New Year's Day is perhaps the oldest of all holidays and celebrated everywhere in the world. New Year's Day mark the end of one calendar year and beginning of another. The date of New Year's Day varies in countries across the globe this is because different countries and communities follow different calendars. Most countries in the world have adopted Gregorian Calendar and celebrate their New Year Day on January 1. It is the celebrations of this New Year Day which we shall discuss under this section.Celebrating the New Year Day people welcome the coming year and bid adieu to the old. People ...
New Year Traditions 2012
Tradition of welcoming the New Year by organizing feasts and celebrations has been carried forward since ancient times. Historians believe that New Year tradition were started by ancient Babylonians more than 4,000 years ago. Egyptians, Romans, Celts continued it and now the present generation cherish this tradition by celebrating New Year in the most extravagant manner. Most countries across the globe celebrate New Year on January 1. This day officially became the first day of the year in 46 BC when Julius Caesar established the Julian calendar. However, many countries and communities ...
New Year Day Celebrations2012
New Year's Day marks the end of one year and beginning of the other. New Year is celebrated by all countries that measure yearly calendars. Most countries across the globe follow the Gregorian calendar and celebrate their New Year's Day on January 1. In several countries January 1 is a holiday. Grand bashes, balls and parades are organized to welcome the New Year and bid adieu to the old. History of New Year's Day CelebrationsNew Year's Day is said to be the oldest and most universally celebrated holiday. The tradition of celebrating New Year's Day is said to have started by Romans circa ...
Pisces Horoscope 2012
2012 is a year where you have to hurry to act. All things to be done in a spontaneous, all projects must be completed quickly, all chances to be caught on the fly to be focused at this time. Only up to you how things will develop. It is best to pay close attention to what is happening around you.Pay attention to your mental disposition. You tend to be pessimistic, unhappy and look at everything in black. Try to distance yourself a little and ...
Capricorn Horoscope 2012
In 2012 you may feel more than ever need to express yourself, to say what they think, what you feel, what you want. Even if you are a diplomat usually quite a bit and talk about them, in this period become more expansive and high expectations of others.Try to find the middle line between your interests and interests of others. As long as you see your way without harm to anyone, things will be better in the right direction. If you ever wanted ...
Aquarius Horoscope 2012
Year 2012 is a period of ups and downs. You have many things to do. Some events do not occur very happy now. However, while you will realize that what is happening now is actually in your favor. You may be forced to take some decisions, take attitude, to make a change. In time, it can be difficult, but long term will be better for you that way.Pay close attention to the decisions we take in this year. Do not act on impulse, that you regret ...
American Holidays 2012
Learn more about holidays celebrated by many Americans, such as New Year's Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.Americans celebrate a variety of federal holidays and other national observances throughout the year. American holidays can be secular, religious, international, or uniquely American.With the wide variety of federal holidays, and the many levels of American government, it can be confusing to determine what public and private facilities ...
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