New Years
By: Mohammed Ceesay & Emily Hammond
When do they celebrate New years ?
Christians- December 31st - January 1st
Buddhist- first full moon in January
Jewish- Begins at the sundown of the first day and lasts till the sundown of the tenth day
Background/Orgin
Christian: Discovered in Mesopotamia around 2000 years ago.
Buddhist: The new years holiday was discovered in India.
Jewish: Rosh Hashanah wasn't always Jewish New Year
How celebrates - Customs
Buddhist- A festival day normally begins with a visit to the local temple, where one offers food or other items to monks and listen to a Dharma talk.
Jewish- Sends traditional messages to each other. For example "May you be written down for a good year". Exchanging each other good wishes to each other and pray for good health to everyone.
Christian- They talk about their new years resolutions and get drunk, have a bunch of fun, and play fun games.