New Year's Research Project by Lamontia Warren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv en-us 2020-12-02 22:41:26 UTC 2023-06-06 14:15:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f929.png New Year Eve Ball lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1022452345 The iconic New York, New year eve ball drop is a huge deal and memorable moment for millions of Americans across the country. 

The 12,000 pound, 12 foot huge ball is watched by millions of eyes from all over the world every new year eve.

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.]]> 2020-12-16 01:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1022452345 New Year Food lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1022486707 As the last few seconds come dialing down until officially being in tshe new year. Tons of people gather together to watch football, hangout with family, and most importantly eat good. 

Some foods such as cabbage, black eyed peas, corn bread etc are considered lucky. These so called lucky foods are traditionally eaten new years eve to go into the new year with positive vibes and good intentions. ]]> 2020-12-16 01:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1022486707 Chinese New Year lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1024990345 The Chinese new year is all about positive vibes and energy, eliminating anything negative from the prior year. 

The celebrations are based on bringing luck, health, happiness, and wealth till the next year. They clean their houses to rid them of lasts year's bad luck before the celebrations begin.

There are street parades where thousands of people line the streets to watch the procession of floats in the New Year parade. Dancing dragons and lions weave their way through the crowded streets. The dragon is associated with longevity and wealth. Inside the costumes are 50 dancers, twisting and turning the dragon's long silk body and blinking eyes.]]> 2020-12-16 17:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1024990345 Brazil New Year lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1024995098 In Brazil the lentil is believed to signify wealth, so on the first day of the New Year they serve lentil soup or lentils and rice.

On New Year’s Eve priestesses of the local macumba voodoo cult dress in blue skirts and white blouses for a ceremony dedicated to the goddess of water, Yemanja. 

A sacrificial boat laden with flowers, candles and jewelery is pushed out to sea from Brazil's famous Ipenama beach in Rio de Janeiro.
]]> 2020-12-16 17:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1024995098 Austria New Year lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1024998517 In Austria, New Year's Eve is called Sylvesterabend. 

Evil spirits of the old year are chased away by the firing of mortars called böller. Midnight mass is attended and trumpets are blown from church towers at midnight. 

Dinner in Austria is a big occasion  they eat suckling pig. The pig symbolizes good luck. Others celebrate with fireworks in larger cities ]]> 2020-12-16 17:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1024998517 Soba noodles - Japan lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025012668 People eat soba noodles at midnight on New Year's Eve to bid farewell to the year gone by and welcome the year to come. 

The tradition dates back to the 17th century, and the long noodles symbolize longevity and prosperity.]]> 2020-12-16 17:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025012668 Twelve grapes - Spain lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025015390 Those out in the square and those watching at home partake in an unusual annual tradition: At the stroke of midnight, they eat one grape for every toll of the clock bell. Some even prep their grapes -- peeling and seeding them -- to make sure they will be as efficient as possible when midnight comes.]]> 2020-12-16 17:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025015390 Greece lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025019114 One of the traditional foods served is Vassilopitta, or St Basil's cake. A silver or gold coin is baked inside the cake. Whoever finds the coin in their piece of cake will be especially lucky during the coming year.]]> 2020-12-16 17:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025019114 New Year/New Me - Health lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025110285 Going into the new year, I want to stay on top of my physical and mental health as much as possible.

Even though it's common to set this goal every year and not go through with it, I've made sure to set up a proper schedule ahead of time to assure I fall through with my goals.

Getting sleep, eating better foods, and working out will be my main priority in 2021.


]]> 2020-12-16 18:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025110285 New Year/New Me - Song lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025112186 This year was undoubtedly one of the most boring and demotivating years of my life so far. Being isolated for 6+ months with nothing to do other than tons of homework and Netflix, life  hasn't felt the same.

In this popular song by rod wave called "popular loner" it demonstrates how mentally lonely someone is, even with all the friends in the world. Which is somewhat similar to a ton of people, including mine this year. 

*Wouldn't recommend listening out loud* ]]> 2020-12-16 18:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025112186 KEY lamontiawarren https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025229937 BLUE - Tradition (3)   
ORANGE - Food (4)
PURPLE - New Year/Me (6)
BLACK - Multimedia (5)
RED - USA New Year (2)]]> 2020-12-16 18:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lamontiawarren/yq7qizcnv7bg5juv/wish/1025229937