Tag: New Year’s
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10 Traditional Taboos to Avoid During the Lunar New Year
The Chinese Lunar New Year also known as the “Spring festival” (chunjie (春节)) starts the first day of the first month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In 2019, the Year of the Pig, the New Year begins on February 5th and is celebrated for a full 15 days. Just as in many cultures in Asia…
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Exploring 4 Global Cultures for National Hot Tea Month
Tea is the second most consumed liquid in the world, after water. So in honor of January kicking off the year as National Hot Tea month, we’ve explored global regions where tea is a fundamental part of culture. Read on to learn how tea has gained its reputation as a natural curator in our modern…
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5 Tips on How To Maintain Your New Year’s Resolutions
There is a difference of opinion about New Year’s resolutions. However The Washington Post cites statistics revealing how resolutions create a huge opportunity for self-improvement. About 40% of U.S. Americans make New Year’s Resolutions every year, which is the first step to changing the negative habits we dislike. My husband and I use the year-end…
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7 International New Year’s Eve Traditions
New Year’s is a time to start fresh, wish good luck, and hope for fortune for the next year. Each country has different rituals to bring in the new year on the right foot. It is always fun to learn and gain awareness of the diversity in traditions and customs. 12 Grapes: When the clock…
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7 Tips on how to Celebrate New Years Eve at the Workplace
As New Year’s Eve falls on a Monday this year, some may find themselves in the office with the crush of year-end projects. If you find yourself working, keep in mind that a new beginning celebrated in the office place can increase productivity, company culture, and even foster new friendships. Representing a time of rebirth…
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2017 New Year’s Eve Toasting Worldwide Part II
Worldwide many cultures toast in one form or another. Wishing others a ‘Happy New Year’ is one of the most common toasts made on New Year’s Eve. Globally, you may hear and speak Cheers for the New Year and Congratulations for the New Year in various languages
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Ask an International Etiquette Expert: Name 10 Unique Global New Year Traditions
From slamming doors and smashing plates, to eating soja noodles and midnight meals, people worldwide welcome the New Year with spectacular gusto! Countries celebrate with traditional customs. These 10 are just a few of the many unique ways to usher in a new year: