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New Year
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 20 Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Kids 
 These New Year tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) include tips for preschoolers (such as brushing teeth twice a day and not teasing dogs), 5- to 12-year olds (such as limiting soda intake, applying sunscreen, and not giving out personal information on a computer without parental approval), and teens (such as eating fruits and vegetables, choosing non-violent video games, and resisting peer pressure to try drugs). http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/jankidstips.cfm Topics: Health, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 8, 2008 6 New Year Traditions From Around the World
Brief description of New Year traditions for Ecuador (Años Viejo, or Years Old, when effigies of those who have made a negative impact during the year are burned), Scotland (Hogmanay), Spain (eating twelve grapes and wearing red underwear), Netherlands (eating apple fritters), American South (eating pork, black-eyed peas, and greens), and Germany and Scandinavia (watching the British comedy sketch "Dinner for One"). From the blog of Mental Floss magazine. http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/10821 Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 8, 2008 Chinese New Year
This site provides information on how the Chinese New Year's Day is determined, the Chinese solar/lunar calendar, the animals of the Chinese zodiac, significance of Chinese dragons, calligraphy, and Chinese graphics. http://www.chinapage.com/newyear.html Topics: Astronomy, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Jan 3, 2007 Christmas
Brief overview of Christmas and New Year's traditions in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, such as "Père Fouettard, Father Spanker, in France, to las uvas de la suerte, the lucky grapes, in Spain." Also includes a quiz and foreign terms associated with these holidays. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) service that focuses on learning foreign languages. http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/christmas/ Topics: Christmas, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Nov 27, 2005 Countdown to New Year
Count down to the New Year. Customize to your local time zone, or view multiple time zones at once. Party hat optional. http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/newyear.html Topics: Fashion, Holidays and Observances Individually, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Science, Science Last updated Dec 29, 2004 Feature Stories: New Year's Resolutions Guide
This series of articles provides ideas for sticking to resolutions made for the new year. Includes general resolution advice, and strategies for weight loss, exercise, and quitting smoking. From the University of Maryland Medical Center. http://www.umm.edu/features/resolutions_guide.htm Topics: Health, Holidays and Observances Individually, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 20, 2005 lifehacker: New Year's Resolutions
Compilation of posts about tools and tips for keeping New Year's resolutions. Topics include online tools, goal-setting, personal finance, diet and exercise, and resolutions in general. From Lifehacker, a blog "that features tips, shortcuts, and downloads that help you get things done smarter and more efficiently." http://lifehacker.com/tag/new-year.s-resolutions/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 16, 2008 The New Year's Day Parade, London
At noon on January 1, "more than 10,000 performers, representing over a dozen countries world-wide, assemble in the heart of London bringing music, merriment and laughter to the waiting crowds." The site features a history of the parade, photographs back to 1991, a list of current participants, and a map of the parade route. http://www.londonparade.co.uk/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 10, 2003 New Year's Resolution Week: Fun Facts and Figures
Information about New Year's traditions. Includes a brief history of New Year's resolutions, information about the celebration of new years in ancient cultures, global good luck traditions, a list of common resolutions, and the lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns. From a company that provides materials and training for performance improvement. http://www.goalsguy.com/Events/n_facts.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Mar 1, 2009 Popular New Year's Resolutions
List of 13 common New Year's resolutions with links to related government websites. Topics include losing weight, paying off debt, getting a better job, getting fit, quitting smoking, reducing stress, taking a trip, and volunteering to help others. From the official Web portal for the U.S. government. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/New_Years_Resolutions.shtml Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 17, 2007 Times Square Alliance: New Year's Eve
This site provides information on the spectacular celebration of New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City, on December 31. It includes facts on the construction and descent of the famous Waterford crystal ball, event fact sheets and schedules, and a FAQ filled with details on viewing areas, public facilities, vendors, transportation, history, and more. From the Times Square District Management Association. http://www.timessquarenyc.org/nye/nye.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 20, 2007 |
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