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I have been lucky to spend New Year in several countries. What I have learnt is that it doesn’t matter where you are, people like to celebrate. Toasting, dancing and fireworks are a common denominator with most western cultures while traditions and customs are local. I cannot decide which country celebrates the best New Year; all I can say is that each country is different and at the end, the joy of welcoming a New Year has nothing to do with the place where you celebrate or how you celebrate keep reading →

 New Years day brings in a fresh start, a new begining; at least it's suppose to. Much like the day to day superstitions we have about things, like: exit the way you came (if you enter someone's house via... keep reading →

The celebration of New Year is the most popular festivity in the world and having a party is probably the most popular means to celebrate it. Organizing a simple party is not at all difficult if it is coordinated in advanced. In this article, I... keep reading →

The Three Sisters wish you a Happy New Year! The unfamiliar may wonder whose these ladies are, but we know them to be Corn, Beans, and Squash. They are the foundation foods of many Native American groups since thousands of years ago and are still... keep reading →

New Year is perhaps one of the most exciting holidays in the Philippines and this hub tells you why. Lighting fireworks, making loud noises and eating lots of food are just some of the Filipino traditions during New Year's Eve. keep reading →

The Cape Minstrel Carnival has been likened to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans and the Carnivale in Rio de Janero. One of the major differences is that the Cape Carnival is not linked to any Christian event. keep reading →

A very unique trip that is a once in a lifetime experience. keep reading →

Time begins in Tonga. The country that greets each new year. keep reading →

Traditions and Celebrations Around The World related to New Year Celebrations . How New Year is celebrated in Different parts of the world keep reading →

Hogmanay in Scotland usually lasts more than just New Year's Eve. The celebrations may begin then but they usually last at least a day or two.It is widely believed that Scottish people celebrate New Year more than Christmas due to the influence the Vikings had on them in the past. Before Christmas was a December celebration Scottish people celebrated the passing of the shortest day by pushing the boat out at Hogmanay. As a far northern country the long dark times of Winter were dreaded.. keep reading →

How is New Year celebrated in Great Britain? Many of the traditions of New Year's Eve date from pagan times, from the old fire rituals of the Celts. Hogmanay in Scotland is the biggest celebration in the United kingdom, with it's traditions of First Footing, swinging fire balls and cleaning the house! keep reading →

New Year's has rolled around again and with it, another chance for a brighter future! keep reading →

The tradition of wearing new clothes for New Year’s Eve extends throughout several continents and while people in most European and Asian countries wear red clothing to attract good luck others favour yellow as a lucky colour. Green clothes are also considered to bring good luck as it is the colour of money and wealth . keep reading →

The concept of a calendar is a sign of civilization. The fact that man put value to his time and was aware enough of seasons and changes in his environment. However as civilizations around the world evolved... keep reading →

Come join our HubMob world tour of various New Year celebrations. Experience different New Year's Eve traditions, cultures, events and more. It's all here in our New Year Around the World HubMob. keep reading →

Islam has a moon based calendar having 354 days. The date of New Year also varies every year since the Islamic calendar is eleven days shorter than the solar calendar. Maal Hijra or Islamic New Year is observed on the 1st day of Muharram [1st... keep reading →

Of the many fascinating and unusual New Year's traditions, the annual writing down of New Year's resolutions, those self-imposed vows to improve, revive, or otherwise completely overhaul our lives, is one of the most interesting. The exchanging of resolutions over a glass of champagne at a New Year's Eve party is almost a national pass-time. keep reading →

New Year's Day arrives on different dates in the world, according to the culture in which it is celebrated. For instance, Chinese New Year is not on January 1st and the Jewish New Year is in September. January 26 was New Year's for Chinese and some... keep reading →

I was surprised this afternoon with a visit from my local firemen.  No, my house was not on fire; I was hot but not enough to call the fire brigade.  Anyway, my firemen were not as tall, dark haired or... keep reading →

Here are just some of the New Year Resolutions of the hubber and they are all related to online writing. keep reading →

When we speak of the New Year, the date that comes to most people's minds is January 1st the date that many of the old Roman calendars as well as the modern Gregorian and Julian calendars use as the start of the year. For civil society most of the... keep reading →

New Years Eve is known in Scotland as Hogmanay.  Meet a Scotsman near the end of the year and we may well ask you “What are you doing for the Bells”. The Scottish people have a long history of ringing in the New Year in an exuberant fashion.... keep reading →

Most of Indonesian people celebrate the New Year's eve with city convoy by cars and motorcycles. New Year is not celebrated as big as Idul Fitri in Indonesia. Most of Indonesian people are still working on New... keep reading →

Millions of Americans start the new year nursing a whopping hangover and, half-heartedly declaring their New Year’s Resolutions.  It’s no surprise that giving up the red-eye (the hooch, the booze, the juice) makes most top ten lists of common... keep reading →

New Year brings something special and new to every one’s life. It is the day of hopes and expectations. It is the festival of all. It is not the festival of a particular people or particular country. It is universal festival. So it is impossible... keep reading →

Here we go again! Time to make our New Year's resolutions. Statistics show that although many people make New Year's resolutions, few find the means to achieve them. One article I read stated that up to 45%... keep reading →

It’s the year end. Time for a New Year to make its entry and decking up your home or office with New Year decorations ideas. New Year decorations are time taking exercises but fun nonetheless. You can change the appearance of your office this New... keep reading →

Although I have actually been on The Red Carpet, and attended the Academy Awards as well as the after Parties or Academy Awards Ball, this is a Hub about a celebration very unlike Hollywood has ever seen! Join me in this heavenly adventure Mon Ami',... keep reading →

By Charles, Calgary, Canada Most people in the Philippines celebrate New Year’s Eve in their homes. It is usually an occasion just like Christmas, when a family reunion takes place. There are three main elements that are usually present in... keep reading →

New year, across the world, simply means party time. People gettogether, hang out, go to private parties or party hard at home. Theidea is to have a great time as we enter the new year. Home parties require a... keep reading →