https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r Made with fortitude en-us 2020-01-09 16:32:55 UTC 2020-01-15 22:41:14 UTC hello@padlet.com withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/429565042 The celebration of the new year on January 1st is a relatively new phenomenon. The earliest recording of the new year celebration is believed to be in Mesopotamia. The early Roman calendar was designed as March 1st was the start of a new year not January 1st. The first tine new years was celebrated on January 1st was in 153 B.C. The months January and February were not months until the second king of Rome added them in 700 B.C. In medieval Europe, however, the celebrations accompanying the new year were considered pagan and unchristian like, and in 567 the Council of Tours abolished January 1 as the beginning of the year. At various times and in various places throughout medieval Christian Europe, the new year was celebrated on Dec. 25, the birth of Jesus, March 1, March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation, and Easter.









]]> 2020-01-09 16:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/429565042 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/430086401 The new years ball is 12 feet in diameter and weighs 11,875 pounds its also covered in 2,688 Waterford crystal triangles that vary in size.  The crystal ball has 672 led modules that are attached the aluminum frame of the ball. Each LED module contains 48 LEDs -12 red, 12 blue, 12 green, and 12 white. In total of the 672 LEDs there are 8,064 LEDs for each color. The first new years ball was made out of iron,wood and adorned. It also had one hundred 25-watt light bulbs, it was 5 feet in diameter and 700 pounds. the ball was built by a young immigrant metalworker his name was Jacob Starr. Jacob Starr actually for most of the 20th century the company he founded was the one in charge of lowering the ball that was made. Every year since 1907 the ball has been lowered on January 1st. In 1920 a new ball was made and replaced the old one, the new ball weighed 400 pounds.










]]> 2020-01-10 16:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/430086401 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431699550 2020-01-15 05:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431699550 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431699732 2020-01-15 05:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431699732 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431699949 2020-01-15 05:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431699949 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431700395 Indonesia is unique country made up by so many people from different ethnicity in belief. So much traditional or urban tradition and usually we celebrate it in some department store, shopping mall.New year’s eve who also known as old year’s day is the last day of the year, on December 31. Some people of Indonesia has their favorite thing to do, like some prefer to spend their time in festivals or others are prefer to celebrate this event in hotel and enjoy some wine or champagne. When we celebrate the new year in hotel, we will also can watch some performances is there, such as some music performances. We all know that Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia and is the most crowded city in Indonesia. When New Year is coming, some locations in Jakarta become livelier and lots of young people come to celebrate New Year’s Eve there.]]> 2020-01-15 05:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431700395 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431701416 In Russia, the New Year is often grander and even more widely celebrated than Christmas, which takes place on January 7. In fact, Russians celebrate two New Years: one on January 1 with the rest of the world and one on January 14, the so-called "old" New Year. The latter is based on the Orthodox Calendar. Russians welcome a new year by saying,
“S Novim Godom”. What those in the Western world would call a Christmas Tree is considered a New Year's Tree in Russia. Because the Russian New Year precedes Christmas, the tree is typically left up in honor of both holidays. If you're in Moscow, head to Red Square to experience the most popular and tourist-friendly public New Year's Eve party. Thousands gather here every year some with sparkling wine or vodka in hand to watch fireworks burst over the famous St. Basil's Cathedral. The host at Russian New Year celebrations may set up a zakuska table for guests, which will be covered with little bite-sized snacks that go well with drinks. ]]> 2020-01-15 05:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431701416 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431702026 2020-01-15 05:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431702026 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431702403 New Year’s Eve is almost always celebrated with a feast of rich foods. Some people like to have their New Year’s feast in a quiet environment at home with family and close friends. Others like to go gang busters and party like it’s 1999 with extravagant parties, music and dancing. Costume parties are also popular at this time of year. In Tignes, there'll be fireworks and a rock-pop party on what has been described as "the highest dance floor in Europe.” While Courcheval is hosting a dance party, with fireworks being launched at midnight. Tucked away in the Midi-Pyrénées region, the town of Viella celebrates the beginning of the New Year a little differently, with a festival called Les Vendanges du Pacherenc de la St-Sylvestre. One of the most exciting displays will be in Cannes on the French Riviera. The pyrotechnical show, Cannes Dance Fire, is famous across the country, and an added bonus is that in the south of France, you won't freeze while watching the outdoor display. ]]> 2020-01-15 05:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431702403 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431703778 2020-01-15 05:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431703778 withrows29504 https://padlet.com/withrows29504/sq6r0x91kj0r/wish/431704388 INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb soba noodles or 1 lb vermicelli
• ¹⁄₄ cup sesame oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chili oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 cup green onion, sliced

DIRECTIONS

• Cook, drain and rinse noodles.
• Add sauce, stir and let soak in.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

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Ingredients

• Please do read all the recipe instructions and notes before you start baking.
• 1/2 cup of warm water
• 1 Envelopes 2 1/4 teaspoons or 7 grams of dry active yeast
• 4 cups (565 grams or 20 oz) all-purpose flour plus 2 or 3 Tbsp. more for dusting
• 3/4 cup of sugar 150 grams, if you want sweeter add 1/4 cup extra.
• 3 LARGE whole eggs
• 3 egg yolks mixed with 4 Tablespoons of milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon orange extract
• 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter softened (169 grams, or 3/4 cup) Plus more for the mixing bowl and plastic wrap.
• Freshly grated orange zest from one orange

Ingredients for the topping:

• 1 egg yolk
• 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons margarine or shortening.
• 1/2 cup of confectioner sugar
• Dry fruit like figs candied citron, quince paste stripes, orange peels or cherries.*
• 1 egg beaten for glazing the bread
• 1 tablespoon whole milk or water
• White sugar to sprinkle on top of the bread
• 2 or 3 plastic baby dolls

Instructions

• Pour lukewarm water into a bowl, and sprinkle with yeast. Stir with a fork until yeast has dissolved, then let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the flour, and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 25 minutes.
• In the meantime, mix flour, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, orange extract, orange zest, salt and butter in a large bowl. Mix until crumbly. Even though I have a Stand mixer this time I kneaded the dough by hand since not everyone has a large mixer but you can do these steps in your Kitchen Aid.
• Add yeast mixture to the bowl and mix. It will be very sticky but manageable, add flour if needed. Place on a lightly floured surface and start kneading until you have a smooth dough. It will take about 15-20 minutes to get this results. 7 minutes in your Kitchen Aid. DO NOT add too much flour to your working area, the texture should be very soft, sort of wet but manageable. If you add more flour than needed your bread will be dry.
• Once your dough is smooth and soft, place in a buttered bowl, and cover with buttered plastic wrap. The pictures don’t show the texture and feel of the dough, but it must be wet and elastic. Let dough stand in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 and 1/2 hours. Make sure your kitchen is warm to help your dough to rise. If the dough doesn’t double in volume after this time let it rest longer. The fermentation process develops flavor, so slower and longer is always best.
• While the dough is resting, mix the following ingredients for the decoration: margarine with the confectioner sugar until it creamy. Then add in the flour and egg yolk. Until you have a smooth paste.
• After the first resting period. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead a few times, then shape into a round cushion and making a hole in the middle shape into a large ring. Transfer to a greased rimmed baking sheet, and loosely cover with buttered plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or more until almost double in volume. Gather all your decorations and the egg wash. For the egg wash whisk remaining egg with milk or water.
• Preheat oven at least 20 minutes before baking at 375 degrees, with rack in lower third.
• Brush the dough with the egg wash two times for a golden crust. Form strips with the confectioner sugar paste and decorate the dough. Place some of the dried fruit pressing them gently into the dough. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 10 more minutes until bread is a nice golden brown color. Depending on your oven it will require more time. (Some readers had reported baking for 30 minutes)
• Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool. After the bread has cooled insert the plastic baby dolls from the bottom of the bread. Do not forget to let your guests know that there is a baby toy inside the bread. Rosca de Reyes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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