New Year's Day

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, January 1st.

The celebration of this holiday begins the night before on New Year's Eve, when Americans gather to wish each other a happy and prosperous coming year. At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, people cheer and sing "Auld Lang Syne." The song, which means "old long since" or roughly "the good old days," was written by Robert Burns in 1788.

Making New Year's resolutions – pledges to change for the better in the coming year – is a common activity associated with this holiday. It is traditional to make toasts on New Year's Eve as well. Typically, the old year is represented by "Father Time," an elderly man with a flowing gray beard, and the new year is represented by an infant.

One of the largest New Year's Eve celebrations in the world is at Times Square in New York City where the New Year's Eve Ball descends at the stroke of midnight. The "dropping of the ball" is a custom derived from harbor time signals, a common visual synchronization procedure once used primarily for navigation and astronomy. Times Square has been the center of worldwide attention since 1904 when the owners of One Times Square began conducting rooftop celebrations to usher in the new year.

New Year's Day is the oldest and most universal holiday. The Romans were the first to observe January 1 as New Year's Day in 153 B.C. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII instituted the Gregorian calendar still in use today, setting January 1 as New Year's Day. Prior to this, many countries celebrated the new year on April 1st in celebration with the new spring season. It was celebrated much the same way as it is today with parties and dancing into the late hours of the night. The origin of April Fools' Day can be traced to this change.

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31st.

The celebration of this holiday begins when Americans gather to wish each other a happy and prosperous coming year. At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, people cheer and sing "Auld Lang Syne." The song, which means "old long since" or roughly "the good old days," was written by Robert Burns in 1788.

Making New Year's resolutions – pledges to change for the better in the coming year – is a common activity associated with this holiday. It is traditional to make toasts on New Year's Eve as well. Typically, the old year is represented by "Father Time," an elderly man with a flowing gray beard, and the new year is represented by an infant.

One of the largest celebrations in the world is at Times Square in New York City where the New Year's Eve Ball descends at the stroke of midnight. The "dropping of the ball" is a custom derived from harbor time signals, a common visual synchronization procedure once used primarily for navigation and astronomy. Times Square has been the center of worldwide attention since 1904 when the owners of One Times Square began conducting rooftop celebrations to usher in the new year.

New Year's Day is the oldest and most universal holiday. The Romans were the first to observe January 1 as New Year's Day in 153 B.C. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII instituted the Gregorian calendar still in use today, setting January 1 as New Year's Day. Prior to this, many countries celebrated the new year on April 1st in celebration with the new spring season. It was celebrated much the same way as it is today with parties and dancing into the late hours of the night. The origin of April Fools' Day can be traced to this change.

Scorpio October 2012 Horoscope

There will be a lot of pressure from your work entirelyfocused on performance. Things are probably not moving in the right directionat work dear Scorpio people.Scorpio October 2012 Horoscope says what you need to do is to focus hard on yourweaknesses and improve upon before someone else points them out to you. A selfrespected person as you are, it will be difficult to accept rejection.
Scorpio horoscope for the month of October 2012 also advisesyou to keep good care on spending. Any investments done for the sole purpose ofearning short term gains will be going in the drain only. So better avoid anysuch investments. Remember, there is no short cut to success this month foryou.
On the personal front too, you will have to do a bit of hardwork. Scorpio people have not been giving ample time at home, resulting indissatisfaction in your life partner. Remember your responsibilities towardsyour family and give quality time to them. They are the ones, who are and willbe there with you through the thick and thin of life!
Time after 25^th of October is right for any newpartnerships or business ventures. Those looking for expressing their love totheir mate should also go in for the last week of the month. It is after allthe timing that plays the most important part.

Sagittarius October 2012 Horoscope

Most part of October 2012 will revolve around you yourselfdear Sagittarius people. October will prove to be a most sociable month foryou. Making new acquaintances and meeting old ones will continue throughout.You might get lucky enough when your spiritual self opens upto you. Sagittarius people will love spending time with themselves and withtheir mates.
At work, you have not been any better in the whole year.Energy is beaming out from every part of you, making you ready to take on theworld. You are the best in leaving behind the past and looking ahead in futuredear Sagittarians. You will rely on teamwork and will come out with successfulcolors. Those actively looking for a career change should wait patiently for amonth. You might feel happier enough!
Welcome love with open arms, for soon your life shall changefor good!
‘Horoscopes forever’ wishes your great luck ahead in October2012.

Capricorn October 2012 Horoscope

Capricorn people will see many happenings going on forthemselves and for their near ones in October 2012. You, Capricorn people willbe high on introspection about their future goals. You have been working quitehard in the last few months, unable to get the expected returns. The samescenario is continuing now too, though you don’t like it!
Time after 25^th is very good for most of theCapricorns. You will have established your goals and will follow your dreamstill you achieve them. You yourself might not have experienced the sort ofdedication and energy in yourself since many months! This motivation level willprove to be a precursor to your target achievement.
At work, things will move smoothly. You will be in goodterms with your colleagues and seniors. Chances of a professional tour are notruled out between 13^th and 17^th October 2012.
Social life will be rocking for Capricorn people. Outingswith friends and team mates will continue throughout the month. Going out witha special person and developing deep feelings for your loved one is also notruled out.
Have a great going October 2012 ahead dear Capricorns.

Aquarius October 2012 Horoscope

Your work shall take the most of your time this month asplanets move around your house of work and career. Many of the Aquarius peoplewill feel better in their ability of understanding their team in this month of October. This shall inturn help you in better people handling, thereby increasing your productivity.
No doubt there will be lot many ideas going on in your mindrelated to work and business, it is suggested that you carefully examine thembefore presenting before your seniors. Be very careful in your conversationwith your line manager, especially in the second week of October 2012.
Personally, Aquarius people will have an increase in thelist of their admirers. Your simplicity and attitude towards life as a wholewill attract many likeminded people to you.
Those looking for a job shift should wait at your currentwork as you might get a hike in the time to come.
On personal front your life will be going from better tobest. Love and harmony is coming your way dear Aquarians, so keep tight!

Pisces October 2012 Horoscope

Motivation levels of Pisces people will be on a high duringthe start of October 2012. The movement of planet Mars towards your 6^thhouse brings in this high level of confidence to face the challenges. You havea very good work related idea cropping in your mind. Better to show some air toit and let it breathe. Work may demand some change in strategy as external andinternal environment and changing rapidly.
Those in business have been working hard, yielding unsatisfiedreturns of their sweat and blood. Second week of October will prove to beincremental in your business development and partnerships.
Things are not going good on the personal front. Unwantedtensions and lack of communications is increasing the barriers between the twoof you. Its always better to be rational and solve the issues on table thantaking sudden decisions.
Those looking for a job change should be ready for awonderful opportunity around 27^th of the month.
All the very best for a great going month ahead!