https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8 en-us 2020-12-15 16:40:29 UTC 2020-12-15 23:54:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f973.png lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1020810749 The Gregorian calendar is widely used in many countries such as the United States. This was introduced in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII. The Julian calendar that had been in use until then was slightly inaccurate, causing the vernal equinox to move backwards in the calendar year. The Gregorian calendar was not accepted everywhere and some churches, particularly with origins in Eastern Europe, still use other calendars. According to the Gregorian calendar, the first day of the year is January 1.]]> 2020-12-15 16:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1020810749 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1020830073 Each year, millions of eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball. At 11:59 p.m., the Ball begins its descent as millions of voices unite to countdown the final seconds of the year, and celebrate the beginning of a new year full of hopes, challenges, changes and dreams.

]]> 2020-12-15 16:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1020830073 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1021651948 It is believed that many of the traditional Hogmanay celebrations were originally brought to Scotland by the invading Vikings in the early 8th and 9th centuries. These Norsemen, or men from an even more northerly latitude than Scotland, paid particular attention to the arrival of the Winter Solstice or the shortest day, and fully intended to celebrate its passing with some serious partying.]]> 2020-12-15 19:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1021651948 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1021668328 Chinese New Year is steeped with stories and myths. One of the most popular is about the mythical beast Nian, who ate livestock, crops, and even people on the eve of a new year. It's said that a wise old man figured out that Nian was scared of loud noises (firecrackers) and the color red. So, then people put red lanterns and red scrolls on their windows and doors to stop Nian from coming inside. Crackling bamboo (later replaced by firecrackers) was lit to scare Nian away.]]> 2020-12-15 19:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1021668328 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1021823395 The Ethiopian New Year’s celebration is said to date back to the time when the Queen of Sheba returned from her visit to King Solomon in Jerusalem in 980 BC. The Queen was welcomed back in her country with plenty of jewels, also known as “enku” in the official national language. Enkutatash celebrations for the Ethiopian New Year typically last an entire week and revolve around family gatherings.

]]> 2020-12-15 20:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1021823395 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1021954896 Southern U.S. tradition dictates that eating black eyed peas on New Year's will bring luck and good fortune. black eyed peas are seen as symbolic stand-ins for coins and financial prosperity.]]> 2020-12-15 21:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1021954896 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022012492 On the day before the Chinese New Year, families will gather to make jiaozi The dumplings are shaped like gold ingots—the currency used in ancient China—so eating them as a New Year’s Eve food will bring financial luck. ]]> 2020-12-15 21:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022012492 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022028953 Going into the new year, I want to start off strong! (pun intended) I personally want focus on my physical health and overall well being. I'm making promises and schedules to be sure I stay on my healthy program to build more mussel. ]]> 2020-12-15 21:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022028953 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022043941 This year was absolutely terrible however a huge learning experience that I won't ever forget. From the start of the year to the end, it felt like a real life horror story. From covid, riots, murder hornets, to huge wildfires, nothing can compare to this life changing year ]]> 2020-12-15 21:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022043941 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022289913 2020-12-15 23:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022289913 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022290745 2020-12-15 23:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022290745 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022291113 2020-12-15 23:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022291113 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022291502 2020-12-15 23:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022291502 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022294285 Every year, people spend 100s of millions amount of minutes in youtube. Watching their favorite creator, family memories, studying, or just watching memes while bored, Youtube has played a huge part in everyone life

Every year, Youtube releases a rewind that goes over the most popular videos, songs, etc to refresh everyone mind of the year. This series is watched and talked about by 100 of millions every time it comes out.]]> 2020-12-15 23:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022294285 lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022301416 2020-12-15 23:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/gr4993iy4e1fkey8/wish/1022301416