New Year Eve In Backnang
Fireworks for New Year's Eve in Backnang, Germany.
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Ramsau Hintersee Ice Skating
Ice skaters on Hintersee, a lake in Ramsau, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, Germany.
Rubber Duck Race For Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in a number of countries that previously formed part of the British Empire.
Callanish Stones
The Callanish Stones, Isle of Lewis, at sunset. The 5,000 years old Callanish Stones are standing tall in the west coast of Lewis, Scotland. The monoliths rows stretch in a form of a circle. ultimately shape into a rudimentary cross. The center is occupied with a tomb which is guarded by these stones. The 12 feet tall mysterious Lewisian Gneiss have yet to reveal their secret. The fictional Craigh na Dun from the famous series Outlander is inspired by the Callanish Stones of Isle of Lewis. The site of the stones is open for the visitors and people come here and touch these stones to know the tales behind them. You will hear a number of tales about the stones whenever you have a chance to visit them.
Dongzhi 2019
Dongzhi 2019: Chinese Winter Solstice The winter solstice festival was originated from the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD) and thrived in the Tang and Song dynasties (618 - 1279). People in the old times attached great importance to the festival. In Han Dynasty, the festival is regarded as the Winter Festival and people had one day off for the holiday. The winter festival, Dongzhi also known as Chinese Winter Solstice, starts from December 21st and ends at 23rd of the same month. This festival is celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam and Japan. The reason why the Chinese people celebrate the Winter solstice is related to the theory of Yin and Yang. According to the Chinese astrology, Yang symbolizes masculine and positive, Yin has the opposite meanings. The ancient people think from the winter solstice, the Yin is at its peak and will disappear gradually. While the Yang or positive things will become stronger and stronger from the day. So winter solstice is regarded as an auspicious
Overwintering Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies wintering in Michoacán, Mexico. The monarch butterflies are unique and irresistibly adorable. Unlike other butterflies the monarchs are delicate and couldn't resist winter so they gather the clues from the changing weather and prepare themselves for a long migration. They know when is the time to travel to south from the harsh winter of north. They use thermals and air currents to make their trek smooth and to survival such a long journey in spite of bring such a fragile creature. Some estimate that these monarchs can travel about 3,000 miles to escape death and starvation of winter. Well !!! Here is an excellent example for those who couldn't fight and survive the crisis when they were strong enough to hold their own bargain. Just take a look at the monarchs and you will find your inspiration.
Valley Forge
Cabins in Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania. Valley Forge is a National Historical Park in Pennsylvania which was once used as war encampment during 1777 and 1778. The Continental army which was led by George Washington had a deep relation with this landscape and you may hear the mythical but inspirational stories of American history about Valley Forge. Washington and his army faced severe cold, illness, devastation and death here but due to the heroic presence, constant and persistent working of George Washington, the army turned into the invincible force and he himself came out to be the most powerful and respected leader among his peers.
Carnaby Lights
Christmas lights in Carnaby Street, London. Carnaby has collaborated with ocean conservation charity Project 0 for year 2019.
City Hall Christmas Market
Annual Schwäbisch Hall Weihnachtsmarkt in the market square, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Rathausmarkt Square is dotted with stalls and shops where you can find home-made toys, glassware, jewellery and other delicacies. It's a landmark for Christmas where you can often see Santa Claus hover over in his Sleigh.
Temple Of Saturn
Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, Italy. The temple is built in the honor of Saturn which is standing in the East corner of Rome. The eight gigantic pillars stand tall and represent the ancient tales of gods and imperial period. The mythical Saturn is one of the pioneer figure of Roman Religion. He was worshiped and adorned in the 5th BC in a festival called Saturnalia which started at 17th December and lasted for many days. It was the most joyous festivals among the others as it provided freedom to the slaves, people wore informal clothes instead of toga wears and then there were partying and merrymaking thing that made it different.
Sheep-Cote Clod
Icelandic sheep In western countries, most children believe in a friendly Santa Claus who arrives on Christmas Eve but there are Icelandic kids who anticipate the arrival of the Yule Lads. The 13 mischievous troll like characters who live somewhere up in the mountains. Sheep-Cote Clod is the first Yule lad who comes down the town to award the well behaving children with treat at the evening of December 12. One by one, the yule lads start to arrive in the town till December 24. Beginning on the evening of December 11 Icelandic kids will happily put their shoes out on the window sill, hoping for a nice treat. But the kids with bad manners will wake up to a potato. Icelandic kids have heard the story of the Yule Lads. That tale has been started to descend from the year 1932. "Yule Lad Peom" is written by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Jóhannes illustrates Sheep-Cote Clod in the most enchanted way: The first of them was Sheep-Cote Clod. He came stiff as wood, to prey u
Tengboche Monastery And Himalayan Mountains
Tengboche Monastery in the Himalayan Mountains, Nepal (© Kyle Hammons/Tandem Stills + Motion)
Halley VI Research Station
Aurora australis over the Halley VI Research Station in Antarctica. (© Stuart Holroyd/Alamy)
Churchill Polar Bears
A polar bear family near the Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. (© Marco Pozzi Photographer/Getty Images)
Nambung Pinnacles
The Pinnacles at Nambung National Park, Western Australia. (© Frank Krahmer/Getty Images Plus)
Bison At Yellowstone
Bison At Yellowstone Bison at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (© Danny Green/Minden Pictures)
Love, Courtship And Other Matters
Male Atlantic puffin gives his mate nesting material. Today is a "leap day". "Nest-building Western Puffins", Skomer Island, England This year is a leap year after every four years. In the past, in the UK, proposals from women to men were only accepted on leap days, and men were supposed to be able to refuse proposals ... So, from the UK, Skomer Island, a proposal for a rainbow trout? I will deliver the state of. This is actually nesting, not proposal. They perform courtship activities from spring to summer and nest in the same place every year. Males and females take turns heating eggs, and they're terrible friends. (© Danny Green/Minden Pictures)
Rhinos And An Oxpecker Bird
Rhinos And An Oxpecker Bird Rhinos and an oxpecker bird in the Amakhala Game Reserve, South Africa. (© Robert Harding World Imagery/Offset)
Aspen Hiking
T he Maroon Bells The Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Colorado (© Christopher E. Herbert/Getty Images)
Dawn At Portland
Dawn Sunlight and Waves at Portland Bill Lighthouse Dorset, England (© Lee Pengelly/Getty Images Plus)
