By: preme | On: 07 Jan, 2010
As we run up to the New Year there is a great many folk who wait in anticipation to celebrate the coming of the New Year. These same people may have broken the bank to buy a new party dress for the New Year`s dance or even bought one for some else. They may have also paid through the nose to host a New Year`s Eve party for friends and family. Anyhow, whatever their preference in what way or how they let their New Year in, is their prerogative. The build up for this actual event is somewhat fantastic, if not phenomenal to say the least. Seeing the countless number of jolly expressions on people`s faces tells us how popular and special this occasion is, and how much it means to them.
Sadly, we then have the expressionless, although loving everything about the New Year, these people find it difficult to celebrate and join in the fun because, a special person they once may have cared for has walked out of their life all of their own choosing, or that of God`s. For these saddened people “loneliness” brings unbearable pain. It`s easy for those without suffering, to tell them with, to snap out of it and everything will be fine. This is great advice and your intentions no doubt is to mean well, however we do not look to treat headache pain here, but one of to console the pain of a broken heart. Lonely people can be sensitive to nature`s of goodwill and are best left alone till they are ready. When is ready, only they know that, and will never be ready if pushed. Although you mean well, offering a shoulder may not be the solution, only the saddened have the fix and that will come in due time. Your support of being there is enough should they need you. This may sound selfish but you have to remember that you can only do so much. New Year is about you as well, so you must not drain yourself of energy on those who purposely refuse to be cheerful.
New Year can be a sad experience because of many things. Looking back on the year that’s passed and ahead to the New Year is not always a pleasant experience, especially if you have had a disappointing or upsetting past 12 months. If you are one of these people then there is help out there that you should take advantage of.
Over the New Year period a holiday careline is usually set up and run by caring people that are there to listen. In some cases this is all takes for you to be happy again. For instance: you pour your heart out and they wipe away your tears. These listeners have a compassionate understanding towards your problems. They are not there to make “you forget” your troubles but more like help you mislay them for a short while, till you are strong enough to lose them troubles yourself forever (depending on circumstance.) Careline numbers are normally televised like a sub titles during a popular program. If you are feeling low or lonely you can call this number and talk to someone who’ll listen and offer support. Sometimes it just helps to talk about your experiences.
Speak to your doctor if you feel it necessary and ask to be put in touch with a counselor. What would we do without family? Speak to a family member on how you are feeling because if they don’t know of your problems they can’t help. You may feel like you are putting on them, but hey listen up, blood is thicker than water and they will want to help. If your worry involves family then talk to a close friend. If you are the basic lonely person and find you can manage to support your own self throughout this time then consider helping others who can`t. Become a volunteer for them more in need of company and comfort. Charities and homeless shelters are always looking for volunteers but never more so than over the holidays. If you don’t want to be alone this New Year donate your time to a charity. Become a Samaritan to others and surprise yourself at how trivial your concerns were, in comparison to certain traumas that go on in other people’s lives. If you are considering travelling to get away from it all, fine, but remember New Year is celebrated all around the world, so trying to evade the midnight cheer you might find impossible.
If you choose your destination wisely you may sleep through letting in the New Year because certain countries, celebrate at different times. Nevertheless what you need to remember is, you still have to wake up to find that you are still very much part of the New Year, like it or not. Why not take things easy and join in with the fun, you don’t have to go mad, but by doing this you get to let the New Year in the way you want. And who knows that someone at your side who holds your hand while the bells toll 12 times, may turn out to be that special someone who is just as lonely as you, and the answer to your prayers. Remember “May all the quaintness be forgot” then this the time for this to happen if it means bettering the way you feel.
The Light of the World
~ William Holman Hunt (1827 – 1910)
“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in
darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12
Minnie Louise Haskins (1875-1957) wrote these words as the introduction to a poem called ‘The Desert’ in 1908
I said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year,
`Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’
And he replied,
`Go out into the darkness, and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light, and safer than a known way.’
Everyone has it in them to become a Samaritan so do not question yourself on your own ability. To touch another person’s life when it really matters, either by discussing their feelings with them directly will for the sufferer, be the best antidote ever and also a rewarding time for the helper. Samaritans have 17,000 volunteers to make sure that their 202 branches are well-organized and ready give support. Why not bring that figure up to “17,001.”
Samaritans will never see your problem as to big or small. If you’re worried, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone, call.UK dial 08457 90 90 90. Republic of Ireland dial 1850 60 90 90 – If you call the national number, 08457 90 90 90, calls from BT residential lines will be charged at up to 2 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of 7 pence applies to calls from residential lines. Calls cost 6 cents per minute from Eircom landlines. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. (Prices correct October 2008). If a number is busy do not hang up as your the call will be routed to another branch. Textphones (for the hard of hearing): in the UK dial 08457 90 91 92. In Ireland dial 1850 60 90 91.
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By: preme | On: 05 Jan, 2010
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.
By: preme | On: 03 Jan, 2010
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.
By: preme | On: 02 Jan, 2010
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.
By: preme | On: 02 Jan, 2010
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.
Also, online shops offer options for corporate gifts like gift certificates and vouchers. Any gift certificates also are perfect gifts for New Year for loved ones.