Celebrations ranging from June to December between traditions, rites and superstitions
Although each country has different customs for the holiday of the year and also our native cultures, it is interesting to share some of them. For there are still certain rites, without knowing the meaning, or place of origin, but just in case, some people can eat in a minute his twelve grapes, or rather start the new year, thinking about a desire to be met each of the 12 months ahead.
Others believe that the new year brings a new cycle of life, with profound changes in personal labor, economic and emotional. Then consider a new life waiting, better and full of accomplishments and joys.
If the old year was not as happy as we wanted, there inevitably the sign of 'thank goodness it's over' and if there were births, dreams realized, professional bindings very pleasant surprises, and all will crave for more 'than next is even better for the good of all. "
Some say that the first person you see through the window as soon as the new year begins, it must be of the opposite sex and then everything will be great. With advances in software and respected in recent times gender, perhaps this practice, subsumed into other more credible.
Many people are using as slate, the daily consultations with different horoscopes. Bookstores and newsstands 'become America', as noted by a popular, winning succulent sums on the sale of books, if you open them simultaneously in a sign and month, seldom agree in their predictions.
Among the many superstitions for the New Year, there are some very old, whose origin was lost in time, but continue with popular taste. Aspiring
marriage, should sit down and go to stop, with each of bells, but using red lingerie, to find that cherished love life and if you take the bags to the front door, the year will come with lots of travel.
not to forget the New Year, with money inside shoes, because this will give the person a lot of economic prosperity.
Those who are a bit slaves to fashion and are always going through windows, they should know that to have a lot of new clothing, underwear should be worn upside down on the night of thirty-one, whereas if they are yellow underwear , the new year bring you much happiness and joy.
prosperity for the whole year for some superstitious, it is easy to achieve. You need only eat a spoonful of beans and ready.
Mapuche New Year, every June 21
already said on this blog, that on 21 June, the Mapuche people is celebrating its 'We Xipantu' (New Year). Given the Mapuche worldview, the We Xipantu (pronounced hue Tripantu) corresponds to the stage of 'Rimungen' (fall) or the time of the falling leaves of the trees. This moment marks the beginning of stations that divide the year.
But it is also the initiation of the re-connection between matter and spirit, as well as the reaffirmation of the relationship harmony between man and nature or 'Nuke-Mapu' (Mother Earth), thus maintaining the balance that allows the development and welfare of all living things on the 'Wallmapu' (Mapuche territory).
It is also the renewal of the production cycle and the beginning of the day 'Ngnechen' (God Mapuche) to purify and bless the waters of rivers, lakes and springs and this is the greeting ritual:
AMUPA K'me We Xipantu! - meaning Happy New Year!
Since the arrival of English America, South America's indigenous peoples live and resist the colonial invasion and in a few places the planet, respecting their traditions.
There is much to discuss but only add that Andean language Aymara New Year is said 'Machaq MARA' and 'MOSOQ WATA' in Quechua.
Moments ago, with just hours to start in 2011, the Cacique Toba Felix Diaz, raised a hunger strike, which kept accompanied by his brothers, because they requested that Formosa return the lands that belonged to them since ancient times and taken from them by the colonists misnamed.
I ventured from my Twitter last night, to pray for them and most of all, because respect for indigenous communities in San Luis, is a reality that many states should emulate. Maybe that's why it hurts to see the indifference that so many communities from around the world.
hope that the promises are not just words and they can actually June 21 to celebrate your New Year, as they deserve and they deserve.
From September to October Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year
Held on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishri (September-October). Begins at nightfall of the previous day with the sound of the 'shofar', a horn that calls for meditation, self-examination and repentance. It is the first day prayer, penance and charity which end with Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement.
is also known as the Day of Judgement and the Day of Remembrance. because according to tradition, this day God judges men, opening three books: one with the bad, which are inscribed and sealed for death, another good, which are inscribed and sealed for life and the third for those who are judged on Yom Kippur.
besides religious celebration is very festive and generally do not work that day. At night candles are lit and the meal includes honey, challah (braided bread), or apples.
The 108 bells, and some
ornamentation in Argentina and America, the Japanese community is important. Therefore merits a brief account of New Year customs.
The Japanese New Year's Eve is called "o-misoka." During the early days of the year, attempts to pass the minimum cooking time, partly to enjoy the holidays.
home is expected the arrival of midnight while eating "toshi-koshi-soba, or long noodles called" year crossing soba. " All food and drinks this time, they symbolize something positive and in the case of 'soba' a long life.
As twelve o'clock, temples Buddhist sounding their bells 108 times, the same number of sins that afflict humans according to Buddhist belief.
In various parts of the world, expect to see the sunrise, whether singing, dancing or just in the good company of those we love. In Japan, the only night of the year in which public transport operates continuously, to facilitate the first visit to the shrine, "hatsumode" and the contemplation of the sun that symbolizes so much for that country.
The first day of the year, meet to eat "0 - Sechi, prepared the day before. Is placed in lacquer boxes exquisitely decorated and used chopsticks during that time, also new and drunk 'sake' containing small sheets of gold.
ornamentation, also has much meaning. On the doors of the houses are placed with straw and paper ornaments that can include Japanese mandarins, algae or other auspicious items. As in the driveway, you can see the "kadomatsu" made of bamboo, pine and plum flower, real or craft material that serves as a residence for the gods of good luck visiting Japanese homes. This is the first day of the year to seven and need a place to stay.
Children and young people who are still studying are offered a number money called "o-toshi-dama" was originally a gift from the gods to encourage them to strive and make the best of themselves.
Chinese New Year in America
About 30 days during this Chinese New Year celebrations in America, they have a very particular charm and colorful.
Although the Chinese adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1912, still celebrate their new year in the lunar calendar.
The festivities begin before midnight the first night of the new moon between January 21 and February 19, when they appear the winding silk lions roaming the streets resound gunpowder and deafening music to ward off evil spirits.
The procession that follows the Lions going to the stores to collect money red envelopes called "li shee ', as a symbol of good luck. They believe that this is a party to the philosophical and family gatherings, and exchange gifts, especially let's mention and li shee. "
Usually, the procession included acrobats and dancers, floats, lanterns, dragon traditional theater, Chinese opera, art and floral exhibits, culinary demonstrations and the election of the Queen of Chinatown. In the conclusion, involving children, who often parade dressed up as the Chinese zodiac animals.
New Year in United States
Although over time, these habits have changed for various reasons, the New Year is celebrated in the U.S. because the English, Portuguese and French to establish colonies, began to do after 1582 , when they adopted the Gregorian calendar.
In the British colonies until 1752 we continued celebrating the New Year on March 1. English Puritans, considered pagan custom of making gifts is January 1, because he did reverence to the god Janus.
New Year in twelve days In Cuba and other Caribbean and Latin America, there is a tradition known as "The Cabañuelas" which is related to the New Year and individual perspectives it offers.
This popular belief is that the first twelve days of January are the representation, on a small scale in the twelve months of the year.
The myth of the twelve crucial first days of the year seems to come from the old concept of "chain of events that make up nature," according to which everything that exists is in perfect linkage with the rest of things.
If a person has something wrong with the first day of the year means that no There is a good omen for the entire month of January in the life of that person.
If day two is passed from party to party for the entire month of February, if the day 3 crying, indicates that in March there will be tears ....
And so on until the 12th, we offer diagnosis in December.
A special greeting greetings
share received by a large photo, José Luis Raota, with a stanza of Victor Hugo. This card, heads this note and I offer also a few words written from the heart.
I also let them know that I have been extremely difficult entering this BLOG, as it hosts the mail has exactly 10,581 e-mails without reading both news agencies, writers and friends. On my vacation I will try to resolve this issue. I sincerely hope
:
That all the efforts and sacrifices, are converted into achievements, honors and joys we know
overcome the sad and unexpected;
to have patience and temperance with the weakest
learn to listen , reflecting and sharing without selfishness;
we have the humility to acknowledge mistakes and overcome them;
to enjoy what we have, without excessive ambitions;
we achieve reintegration with the times, without frustrations and rejections
to overcome adversity, to grow as persons;
to forgive those who hurt us and respect to all without discrimination, revaluing our affections;
that, like kites, learn to soar with headwinds ;
we achieve strengthen our faith and hope, because you can still aspire to a better world.
For our families and loved ones, for our San Luis Province, our Country, Argentina, for Latin America and for ourselves, wherever we are, -
Happy Holidays.
Happy New Year, Felice Anno Nuovo, Bom Ano Novo,
NAEW Happy Year, Glückliche Neues Jahr, Bonne Année
Thanks for joining and see you soon, God willing. The Administrator
