New year in Ecuador
New Year in Ecuador is as much about the Old Year as the new. Effigies are made of old clothes stuffed with newspaper and adorned with a mask. These are known as the "Año Viejos" or Old Years, and are burnt at midnight on New Year's Eve. The idea is to leave any negativity or problems behind in the old year and start afresh. [...]
New Year in Venezuela - Traditions and Customs
The tropical South American country of Venezuela celebrates New Year on January 1 according to Georgian calendar. Being considered as an important festival as well as time of the year, New Year is celebrated with great spectacle and display by the natives of Venezuela. [...]
New Year in East Timor
New Year in East Timor is all about heading towards a fresh start of another year; leaving the present year behind. Every year on the New Year day, people across the small island nation celebrate the coming time with great fun and enjoyment. [...]
Christmas Celebrations in Israel
Christmas in Israel is celebrated both by the locals as well as foreigners with same merriment and enthusiasm as in other parts of the world. The celebration of Christmas in Israel has a special significance as Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem in Israel. [...]
