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A Post at 12-30-2010 01:52 PM Show author
[Special Event] New Year Event: Light Up The Sky
New Year Event: Light Up The Sky
Well New Year is coming, and we all know what we are going to do. For myself, I cannot wait to go to to the beach and light some fireworks, then have fun with friend, party and get drunk like every year. But this year, something is different in LO, since many players left (quited) their castles, and this is why the LO's sky is so quite and dark during New Year Eve. Every time I think of this, and it makes me very sad. Therefore, today I host this event to collect the fireworks from our players. Hopefully it will able light up the dark sky in Lord Online. So join this event and help us to make it happen.
Back To History
Probably observed on March 1 in the old Roman Calendar, The World Book Encyclopedia of 1984, volume 14, page 237 states: "The Roman ruler Julius Caesar established January 1 as New Year's Day in 46 BC. The Romans dedicated this day to Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings. The month of January was named after Janus, who had two faces - one looking forward and the other looking backward." This suggests that New Year's celebrations are founded on pagan traditions. Some have suggested this occurred in 153 BC, when it was stipulated that the two annual consuls (after whose names the years were identified) entered into office on that day, though no consensus exists on the matter. Dates in March, coinciding with the spring equinox, or commemorating the Annunciation of Jesus, along with a variety of Christian feast dates were used throughout the Middle Ages, though calendars often continued to display the months in columns running from January to December.
Among the 7th century pagans of Flanders and the Netherlands, it was the custom to exchange gifts at the New Year. This was a pagan custom deplored by Saint Eligius (died 659 or 660), who warned the Flemings and Dutchmen, "(Do not) make vetulas, [little figures of the Old Woman], little deer or iotticos or set tables [for the house-elf, compare Puck] at night or exchange New Year gifts or supply superfluous drinks [another Yule custom]." The quote is from the vita of Eligius written by his companion, Ouen.
Most countries in Western Europe officially adopted January 1 as New Year's Day somewhat before they adopted the Gregorian calendar. In England, the Feast of the Annunciation on March 25, was the first day of the new year until the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. The March 25 date was known as Annunciation Style; the January 1 date was known as Circumcision Style, because this was the date of the Feast of the Circumcision, being the eighth day counting from December 25 when Christ was believed to be born. This day was christened as the beginning of the New Year by Pope Gregory as he designed the Liturgical Calender.
All information is from Wikipedia
Event Content
o Player need to post the pictures of the fireworks in this thread during the event.
o Player can post more then 1 picture but not higher then 10 pictures. The more picture you get the better chance you get select.
o After the event, our forum staffs will sellect 5 winners out of all.
Event Rules
o Follow Forum Rules.
o Each IP is allowed to join the event one time, no alt account.
o Players can post more then 1 fireworks image, but they need to be in 1 reply.
o Try not to copy other player pictures, if 2 player post the same picture, the one who post it first will be select.
o All posts must replied during the time of the event duration. NO early or late reply.
o Violators of any rules that listed above, you will be disqualified with no warning.
Event Duration
December 31, 2010 1:00 AM to January 3, 2011 12:00 AM EST (GMT-5)
Event Reward
Entry Prize: 100 Forum Money & New Year's Badge
Best 5 Firework's Images: 300 Forum Money & New Year's Badge
New Year's Badge
Prize Delivery
Up to 1 - 3 business days
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