happy new year 2017

As people on Earth welcomed 2017, astronauts aboard the International Space Station joined in the celebrations by ushering the New Year in with a special video message.  The video which was introduced and recorded by four astronauts wished New Yorkers as well as the world a very Happy New Year. It was broadcasted on the Toshiba Vision screen located in Times Square where people were celebrating the beginning of a New Year in a big way.  Introduced by the astronaut Mike Massimino, three other NASA astronauts namely Rick Mastracchio, Mike Hopkins and the Koichi Wakata also wished their fellow Earthlings the very best for the New Year before floating out of view and into space. These three, are members of the Expedition 38 crew, which also includes three Russian cosmonauts as well. Karen Nyberg, who had just returned from a mission also wished the world, and especially New Yorkers, said that the earth is a beautiful and fragile place when seen from 260 miles above. She

You cannot afford to miss out on the lively annual event of welcoming the New Year. These annual festivities have gone through exciting transformations. To date, no other festivity comes close to the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in terms of popularity and fun. Granted, you might not have the opportunity to be physically present and participate in this spectacular event on site. In any case the venue is usually packed with thousands of merry makers eager to welcome the New Year in the best style they know; the ball drop experience. With all the eyes focused on the Times Square for the New Year’s ball, technology has not been left behind in these celebrations. Modern day state-of-the-art technology presents you with this grand opportunity to share in this ecstatic experience. It gives you this unique chance to Experience the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Tumblr GIFs. So you don’t have to whine about the location of the event being too far or being congested with merry makers. Thank

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One of the greatest things about living on planet earth is the fact that so much diversity exists. We are a world full of various cultures and customs that are each unique and quirky in their own way. We have different fashion trends, forms of entertainment, foods, and anything else you can think of that goes into creating a culture. We even have different holidays. And although it's rare for one holiday to be celebrated by everyone, it seems bringing in a new year is universally significant. Living in America, most of us only know one tradition: counting down to midnight and kissing the lucky person next to you. Well just like us, people around the world also have their own special New Year's traditions. <IMG src="http://cdn1.matadornetwork.com/blogs/1/2014/12/songkran-new-years-thailand-600x399.jpg" alt="Songkran in Bangkok" title=""> Photo: Anthony Bouch 1. Belarus On New Year’s in Belarus, single women place pi

Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, is just around the corner. Many of us know about the red envelopes, or “hong bao,” and have seen the stunning dragons made of bamboo, paper, and silk, but it is also to important to note that this holiday is celebrated in a variety of different ways. With candy boxes, dumplings, and a focus on family, there are many reasons to join in on the annual festivities if you haven’t already. Below you’ll find a refresher of 15 facts about the Lunar New Year but keep in mind that some of your friends may have their own special beliefs and traditions. Perhaps you can start some of your own! #1. The date is based on the Chinese lunar calendar and varies each year. This year, the holiday officially begins on Monday, February 8. #2. Spring Festival is not just celebrated in China but by 2 billion people around the world in countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam (for reference, the Chinese population is ab