Steemit Engagement Challenge S6/W6 - What will you do to celebrate the New Year in 2023, and how do you typically do that each year?
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Welcome to my blog today. It is a great pleasure to share with you all my entry into this wonderful contest titled "What will you do to celebrate the New Year in 2023, and how do you typically do that each year?". It is important to state that this is my number 3 entry into this week's challenge and I do hope you all will enjoy reading through my blog. Without further ado, let's go straight into the topic of discussion.
Welcome to my blog today. It is a great pleasure to share with you all my entry into this wonderful contest titled "What will you do to celebrate the New Year in 2023, and how do you typically do that each year?". It is important to state that this is my number 3 entry into this week's challenge and I do hope you all will enjoy reading through my blog. Without further ado, let's go straight into the topic of discussion.
Routines and rituals you usually follow during New Year celebrations.
The new celebration here is quite very fun. Though I have lived here just for a year I was privileged to weakness the celebration last year and I was told it is the same every year.
The celebration of the new year begins with an all-night program in the church which starts at about 10:00 pm on 31st December every year. The essence of this program is to see the new year in God's presence. On this faithful day, churches are filled because even those who throughout the year didn't come to church will come on that day.
The program will last until 0:00 am, on the 1st of January which has users us into the new year. When everyone has seen the new year, all will rejoice and give thanks to God and also celebrate with others for seeing another year. People will then go and sleep and prepare for service in the morning where they come to offer their Thanksgiving to God.
Cultural activates organised in the celebrations.
Here in the place, I live currently, they have a tradition of dancing as part of their culture on this very special day. So after the service in the church, at noon everyone will go to the market square where they will dance and rejoice until the next day.
The people dancing
On this day, everyone is completely very happy and people far and near will all come together to join the dance. During this process, people dance and get tired then rest and continue with the dance again. It is the only day that such a celebration is done and for that reason, everyone including those that travel far will come back home to participate in the dance.
Foods served during the celebrations.
Well, on this day, they are many foods available for the celebration but majorly, the food they bring in abundance is the butter beans as it is the traditional food of the people here. They bring this food alongside palm wine and other drinks.
It is a day of celebration and for that reason, people drink and eat to their satisfaction. There are a few prominent persons in the community that come together during this time and make some contributions which will be used to buy the food and drinks so that it will be enough for everyone on that day.
This act is an act of love also it helps in no small way to unite the people. If anyone disagrees with his or her brother and friend, this issue is settled amicably on that day and they will all rejoice eat, drink and dance together. The people here celebrate the new year more than any celebration.
Decorations of the New year celebrations.
Here, there are no special decorations for the new year celebration. Though, in churches and other event centres, they may tend to decorate it. But as a culture will have it, the program here is handled in the village square and it is a very big open field and all people do here is just dance and have fun.
So we don't decorate the place. We only endure that the place is clean before the program begins. There are people in charge of ensuring that they keep the place tidy as well. So that is how the new year looks in my town here.
The new year celebration is one of the best celebrations in the history of man because everyone both Christain, Muslims and Pagans rejoice for seeing another year. In various parts of the world today, we have this celebration in different ways and today I have shared with you all how it is been done in my area. I hope you had fun reading through my blog today. I want to invite a few friends to also join the contest. I call on @ubongudofot, @nahela, @josepha, @steemdoctor1 and @waterjoe.
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You have chosen a perfect way to celebrate New year. It seem celebration of new year is very good when traditional activities is involved. That is what mostly happen in some villages which is the main reason why those in town usually travel home for new year celebration. You have written very well. Success to you.
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Las tradiciones son muy lindas y, ellas se encargan de alegrarnos el corazón cuando recordamos la experiencia que hemos vivido.
Me alegra mucho que ustedes festejen la bienvenida del Año Nuevo bailando... Coincido con usted en que eso es alegría y, mejor motivo para bailar lo es recibir un nuevo año donde seguiremos evolucionando y aprendiendo.
Deseo que en esta ocasión siga sumando momentos inolvidables amigo. Un fuerte abrazo💚
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Everyone celebrate New year eve according to the traditions and culture and the Relegion also has a great impact on the celebration as Christians start the celebrations at 10Pm in Church we Muslims go to Mosque and offer Prayer and Pray to Allah for the Coming year. We pray for the needy and who are stuck in thier lives and a prosperous start.
Food always has a great impact on all types of celebration and It is interesting that you have abundant food for the celebrations.
I also see that in some countries people have traditions like they dance and sing to welcome the new year. I think you will really enjoy these moments.
Decorations are also depends on the traditions we also don't have such traditions to decor houses for New year.
Good luck in this contest and I pray for you that all of your wishes come true and you will have a good start.
Happy New year in Advance and Good luck in this contest.
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*You made the ideal choice for your New Year's celebration. When customary activities are incorporated, it appears that the new year's celebration is highly positive. The main reason people in town typically come home for the new year's celebration is because that is what frequently occurs in various villages. Your writing is excellent. I hope and pray that you have a prosperous, happy, and healthy new year. 👍🏻 Best of Luck.
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