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    Norooz: Persian New Year

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    In harmony with the rebirth of nature, the Iranian New Year Celebration, or NORUZ (norooz), always begins on the first day of spring. norooz ceremonies are symbolic representations of two ancient concepts - the End and the Rebirth; or Good and Evil. A few weeks before the New Year, Iranians clean and rearrange their homes. They make new clothes, bake pastries and germinate seeds as sign of renewal. The ceremonial cloth is set up in each household. hagi firooz, is someone who disguises themselves

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    Setting Realistic Resolutions/Goals for the New Year As the New Year approaches, many of us are starting to list down all of our resolutions. The start of the new year is the perfect time to clean the slate and start afresh. This is great opportunity to eradicate the bad habits and form new routines that will help you grow into a much better person. Mental preparation is needed since you’re actually taking a process of change that can affect you psychologically, emotionally, intellectually, physically

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    New Year holidays is the time for the beautiful and kind fairy tale. The New Year celebration consists with happiness, hope, love and comfort. This night is for relatives' meetings to spend together in a cosy place. New Year Day is one of the main holidays of the year. There are different traditions, festive events and of course tasty food. Usually you can see a Christmas Tree at home. It's a fur tree putting before Christmas time and decorating with balls, toys, lights, nuts, etc. I have chosen

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    graduated the University of Chicago Sally didn’t like Harry they ended up driving together from Chicago to New York. She bickered with him the whole way, and Harry Brought up how women can't be friends with men because sex is either thought about, on the verge, or ending in sex. Arriving in New York they decided they couldn’t be friends and harming the chance to see each other again. Years pass making lives of their own not even thinking of running into each other at the airport. Sally recognized

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    dropped at midnight like it does every year, and people around the world cheered on the coming of the new year. For most, a new year equals new opportunities, improvement, and overall, hopes for a better year than the previous one. I was one of the people that thought this on that particular New Years. 2015 hadn’t been the greatest year of my life, so that meant 2016 would have to be better. As much as I wanted that and wished it were true, it wasn’t at all. On New Year’s Day 2016, my grandpa was admitted

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    It’s the New Year season again and fireworks displays are everywhere. BBC reported that some 10,000 fireworks lit up the sky around the London Eye, welcoming 2018. Fireworks displays are, perhaps inarguably, a beautiful way to light up the skies in anticipation for the new year—but for birds, it’s nothing short of a terror attack. Forbes contributor GrrlScientist wrote in 2015 about how panic-stricken birds reached altitudes of 500 meters, flying en masse as they flee from the flashing lights

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    as symbols for the upcoming Jewish New Year. Each food has a different meaning, weakly attributed to its name in Aramaic or Hebrew. At any given time there is at least one food that you will find completely revolting (fish head anyone?) and a couple others that you kind of like anyway. But what you didn’t know is that each food you like actually tells you everything you need to know about your own personality and what type of neurosis awaits you in the coming year. What’s your hang-up? Take the poll

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    In this particular practicum I have been given an assignment of looking for a star. I found a LED star at Costco. Mission accomplished. Now I have to figure out if we can afford that. I also need to figure out how we can get funds for that and if we can. I believe that making this float different than any other traditional Christmas float will make a statement. I got together with Leslie and we talked about how it should look. She had the vision of a big star. Gina had an idea of a live nativity

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    holiday to spend some time outdoors enjoying firework displays and other celebrations. When you live in Hampton Roads, VA, you have ample opportunity to experience these types of events. Here are some of the tops ones you will want to consider this year. Virginia Beach Virginia Beach is an extremely exciting place to be this 4th of July. Along with a fantastic firework display, you can enjoy BBQs, fairs baseball games and even parades. There is very little you will miss out on when you choose to spend

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    Japanese Myths

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    Astronomy and Japanese Myths Throughout history different cultures have let astronomy shape their beliefs and customs. One such culture that has traditions rich in astronomy is the Japanese culture. Since I am half Japanese, I thought I would discuss some of the traditions found in Japanese culture. Further, I will explain how these aincient traditions and beliefs are still present in modern day society in Japan. I found some really great websites which I will use to write my essay. The

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