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Alfred Lord Tennyson says, 'Ring out the false, ring pg. 6 - Pappu can dance wallah in the true'. pg. 7 - Expert advice to Senior All levels of year-end articles review the changes during the previous year. Citizens This day is traditionally a religious feast too, for decades now, it has also be- pg. 8 - You the citizens decide come a special occasion to celebrate the night of December 31, New Year's pg. 9 - Wah Taj Wah Eve. There are fireworks at midnight at the moment the new year arrives, a pg. 10 - 'The Sentinelese' major one is in Sydney, Australia - it is the first metro to enter the new year time line due to it's location. Watchnight services are also still observed all pg. 13 - Reflections before the Infant over in thanksgiving. A common image used, in the media is that of an incar- Jesus nation of Father Time (or the "Old Year") wearing a sash across his chest with pg. 16 - Catechism for a Catholic the previous year printed on it passing on his duties to the Baby New Year journey in 2019 (or the "New Year"), an infant wearing a sash with the new year printed on it is often seen. pg. 17 - Inspiration! pg. 18 - Why do we feel Insecure? New Year is greeted with private fireworks On New Year's Day, people in cer- pg 19 - Matrimonials tain countries gather on beaches and run into the water to celebrate the new year. In Canada, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands this is very popular. These events are sometimes Cover : Happy New Year! known as polar bear plunges, and are sometimes organized by groups to raise money for charity. 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Travel is a croweded with Christmas in other countries, in- new year affair too. cluding Christmas trees, Ded Moroz (a variant of Santa Claus) and fam- In Spain, it is customary to have 12 Larger cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, ily celebrations with lavish food and grapes at hand when the clock strikes Bangalore and Chennai organize live gifts. In Moscow, the president of Rus- 12 at midnight. One grape is eaten concerts which are attended by Bolly- sia counts down the final seconds of on each stroke. If all the grapes are wood stars and other well-known per- the "old year". The Kremlin's landmark eaten within the period of the strikes, sonalities. Large crowds gather to at- Spassky Clock Tower chimes in the it means good luck in the new year. tend such shows. The idea is to wave new year and then the anthem starts. goodbye to the year gone-by and wel- It is customary to make a wish while As for churches: The Anglican Church come the New Year in the hope that it the Clock chimes. and the Lutheran Church celebrate bring heaps of good luck, happiness the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ and joy in everyone’s life. Helen Keller In the United States, it is traditional on January 1, based on the belief says, your success and happiness to spend this occasion together with that if Jesus was born on December lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, loved ones. A toast is made to the new 25, then according to Hebrew tradi- and your joy and you shall form an in- year, with kisses, fireworks and par- tion, his circumcision would have vincible host against difficulties. New ties among the customs. It is popular taken place on the eighth day of his year, new blessing, new grace and to make a New Year's resolution, al- life (January 1). The Roman Catholic new opportunities, never allow the though that is optional. In the country's Church now celebrates on this day failures of the past to rob you of the most famous New Year celebration the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, blessings in the new year. in New York City, the 11,875-pound which is also a Holy Day of Obligation. (5,386-kg), 12-foot-diameter (3.7-m) Now, 2019 is going to be a rare one Times Square Ball located high above In India our home : with much at stake on the econimic, One Times Square is lowered starting political and personal arenas. Now, at 11:59 pm, with a countdown from In most parts of India, people dress what are you looking forward too - sixty seconds until one second, when Hope and Pray that 'Secular Citizen' it reaches the bottom of its tower. The up and celebrate in several ways in- dulging in fun filled activities such as readers will have choicest blessings arrival of the new year is announced at and all good things from the Almighty the stroke of midnight with fireworks, Lord, all through the 365 days, is the music and a live celebration that is hope and wish of all. broadcast worldwide. 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