Cinquain Poems: A Glimpse at the New Year's Eve Celebration in Different Countries
Posted: Wednesday, December 30, 2009
by Nenita Wells
Here is a glimpse at how different countries celebrate the New Year's eve (in cinquain poem format).
Australia
Sydney,
Melbourne
Largest, recognized
fireworks
Broadcast throughout the
world
Spectacular!
Austria Iceland
Celebrates
with Reykjavik fireworks
Friends, family
watching Bonfires set throughout
Fireworks, dancing,
waltzing, drinking Accompanied with musical events
Champagne! Shows.
Brazil India
Firework
shows Tourists, backpackers
Saint Silvester
Marathon Live concerts, dances
Eating grapes, dressed
white Celebrates with prayers and praise
Party! Reflections
Canada Ireland
Social holiday Modest
celebrations
Midnight, music,
fireworks New Year heralded
People ice fishing,
drinking By ringing of church
Celebrating. Bells!
Denmark Italy
Fireworks,
champagne Eating lentils,
Watching Queen's
Speech Spiced Italian sausage
Eating Marzipan ring
cake Listening to President's message
Cheering! Greetings!
Ecuador Japan
Unique
tradition Buddhist temples
Midnight burning
effigies Ring 108 times
Eating 12 grapes
wishing Red and White Year-end Song
Prosperity. Festival
France Mexico
Saint-Sylvester
Feast Eating grapes
Eating special
dish Hanging woolen sheep
Foie
gra, drinking, exchanging Dolls in doorknobs for
Resolutions. Prosperity.
Netherlands Suriname
Evening with Watching
fireworks
Family, friends
eating Laughing, dancing, music
Dumpling, apple fritters,
drinking Drinking, lighting their pagaras,
Champagne. Red-firecracker-ribbons!
Kenya South Africa
Irresistible merriment Grand affair
Barbecue, traditional dishes Music, fireworks, parties
Music. Relatives and friends Intensity, bustle felt, enthusiasm
Celebrating! Carnival.
New
Zealand Switzerland
First major Fireworks
shows
City to see Sweets
and desserts
Beginning of the
New Celebrates with friends at
Year! Home.
Philippines Sweden
Abundant food Three
courses
Noodles, roasted
pig Dinner. Families, friends
Making noises, throwing
coins Watching, lighting up midnight
Firecrackers! Fireworks!
Taiwan Turkey
Crowded
Taipei Glittering lights
Counting down
together Exchanging gifts, dinners,
Fireworks on a
Skyscraper Fundraising events, public shows
Extravaganza! Fireworks!
United Kingdom United
States
London Eye Crystal
ball
Big Ben
chimes Oranges, confetti dropped
Fireworks launched, cannon
fired Singing Auld Lang Syne
Hogmanay. Rocking!
"Watch
Night" is observed among religious communities. It is the time to
give praises and thanks for the blessings received in the outgoing
year and praying for blessings for the coming year. Worship services
usually start at New Year's eve until past midnight.
The above cinquain poems
gave you a quick look at New Year's eve celebration in other countries
to welcome the New Year 2010.
(Cinquain pattern is: Line 1 has one word, line 2 has two words, line 3 has three
words, line 4 has four words and line 5 has one word.)
Happy New Year to all.
By Nenita Wells
30DEC2009
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Readers Club and love 'em still! Marijo what a great beginning to 2010!Thanks again Marijo. Yes, hoping 2010 will be great for SW community. Blessings, ~Nenita~
Great article. Well done.What a fantastic idea. Very interesting information in a wonderful format.Thanks Connor for your kind words and for the generous 5 stars -- I appreciate it very much. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, read and comment. Wishing you a wonderful, happy and prosperous 2010. Ciao. ~Nenita~
Your piece contains a whole lot of information and research. I like the cinquain style; a benefit is that I can get much information in abbreviated, speed-read format. Love it!Hi Heidi. Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed this kind of poem. It is one of my favorites because it is fun to write and yes, in speed-read format. LOLThanks again for taking the time to read and comment. Best, ~Nenita~Am still thinking of trying to write one of these cinquain-type poems. I'll be sure to give you a heads up for critique.Looking forward to reading it.
Very well done and very informative. You do have a great gift for you Cinquain poems. Happy and prosperous new year to you Nenita.Linda DHi Linda. Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate your taking the time to stop by, read and comment. Wishing you the same--happy and prosperous 2010. Best to you and yours, ~Nenita~
Good format and also gives a decent mention of one of my favorite styles of poetry: Cinquain. Have a great 2010 Nenita.Hi Robert. The Cinquain style is one of my favorites invented by an American poet, Adelaide Crapsey born in Brooklyn, New York. It was inspired by the Japanese Haiku. I am glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, read and comment. Have a wonderful, prosperous 2010. Best regards, ~Nenita~
I thought so much of your work that I printed off all of the customs that you had listed. What a great way to realize that the world celebrates Christmas.Hi Maxine. Thank you for your kind words; I am so glad that you liked my piece. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by, read and comment. Wishing you a joyous, prosperous 2010. Best regards, ~Nenita~
NenitaThanks for that. Just wondering where you get all the time to research so many things!!Hi Ralph.I was hoping that I would see New Zealand on TV but I only saw Sydney's fireworksThank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate very much the generous 5 stars, LOL.May the year 2010 brings you lots of blessings.Best regards to you and yours,
~Nenita~
Very Interesting. Thank You.Hi Curtis. I am glad that you find this poem interesting. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, read and comment -- I really appreciate it. Best regards to you and yours, ~Nenita~
Hi Nenita! Just read your article on Cinquain poems-New Year's Eve around the world. Very interesting-and you educated me today on another form of poetry. And thanks for joining my fan club & reading my article. TerriHi Terry. Welcome to the Searchwarp community. I am delighted that you joined my fan club. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I will be reading your article about the sense of smell, again. It is fascinating. All the best to you and yours, ~Nenita~I hope to see more poems!Thank you for the encouragement.
Very nice, I enjoyed that. Amazing it seems all drink on that occasion.Hi Anthony.I really appreciate your kind words and the generous rating. Thank you for stopping by.Stay well and best regards,Nenita
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