New Year's Traditions - New Year's Customs Around the World
If you're resolved to try something new this year, swap out the sequins and Champagne for one of these customs.
By Ruth Baron
Original Content | December 22, 2011 
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When January kicks off in earnest and daily hustle replaces holiday relaxation, you may need a reminder that joy can be more powerful than anxiety. During Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights that marks the beginning of the New Year, India is illuminated by lanterns and fireworks representing the triumph of good over evil. The next time a stressful email threatens to bring you down, focus on how brightly even a tiny flame can glow—or on this image. |
