Happy New Year 2006!

busybeeburns · 31-12-2005, 05:29 PM

We wish all our visitors a happy new year - and a special thanks to everyone who has contributed to the site in 2005, no matter how small.

2006 Promises to be a busy year for Coldplay and Coldplaying.com, and we strive to bring you the very latest on Coldplay. Please continue your brilliant support, we appreciate it very much.

Thanks for making Coldplaying.com the biggest and best Coldplay fansite in the world!

Regards on behalf of

Ian Betley, Jen Betley, Stephen Betley
(Webmasters)

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Happy new year 2006:

A search in Google produced all sorts of interesting Chinese New Year customs and superstitions, including:

- The entire house should be cleaned before New Year's Day and all dirt and rubbish must be taken out the back door. Sweeping or dusting should not be done on New Year's Day for fear that good fortune will be swept away.

- Shooting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve is the Chinese way of sending out the old year and welcoming in the New Year. On the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, every door in the house, and even windows, have to be open to allow the old year to go out.

- New Year's activities set a precedent. All debts have to be paid by this time. Nothing should be lent on this day, as anyone who does so will be lending all the year.

- Red clothing is preferred during this festive occasion. Red is considered a bright, happy colour, sure to bring the wearer a sunny future. It is believed appearance and attitude during New Year's sets the tone for the rest of the year. Children and unmarried friends, as well as close relatives, are given lai see -- little red envelopes with crisp one dollar bills inserted for good fortune.

- Knives are not set on the table as they are considered cooking utensils. You might cut off your fortune if you use a knife on New Year's Day.

- The first person one meets and the first words heard are significant as to what the fortunes would be for the entire year. It is a lucky sign to see or hear songbirds or red-coloured birds or swallows (Taboos.com).

Other superstitions include:

Whatever happens on New Year's Day sets the pattern for the rest of the year.

It is unlucky, therefore, to see the New Year in with no food or drink in the cupboards. They will remain bare for the ensuring twelve months. The same is said to be true with money.

Rise early to ensure a busy and profitable year at work, all those in employment should do something that reflects their work in some way, even if they take the day off.

Wearing something new on New Year's Day promotes the chances of receiving further new clothing in the year ahead.

Washing clothes on New Year's day is inadvisable, for one of the family will themselves be "washed away" in the months ahead. (Unless you grew up in my family -- mom insisted we all do some type of domestic chore, like darning or washing, to ensure our homes were spotless and our lives well-maintained the rest of the year.)

It is bad luck to pay money or lend money, lend precious belongings or break anything. Ideally, any outstanding debts should be paid by New Year's Eve to ensure further debts are not incurred in the year to come.

It is also thought weather plays a role in the day. If the wind blows from north, bad weather is in store; if it comes from the south, fine weather and prosperous times lie ahead; if it blows from the east, famine or some other calamity is on the way; if it blows from the west, the year will witness plentiful supplies of fish and milk but will also see the death of a very distinguished personage. If there is no wind at all, a joyful and prosperous year may be expected by all.

Babies born on New Year's day will grow up with luck always on their side.

When all is said and done, if you must keep one custom, keep it year round -- please don't drink and drive if you're going out to celebrate. And, if you're hosting a party, please ensure your guests don't drink and drive either. Make plans and have a safe and happy New Year's.

Oh -- and don't forget to wear your red underwear!

Thanks Google for the info!

Gitta Rensolo · 31-12-2005, 05:31 PM

Thank you Ian..........I hope coldplaying still has success in 2006!Happy new year to you too ian!

Ondes Martenot · 31-12-2005, 05:32 PM

nice message Ian!

S Novym Godom!Boldog Új Évet! to the site owner of the best place in the web

Lore · 31-12-2005, 05:33 PM

thanks Ian!

Nettie · 31-12-2005, 05:37 PM

Thanks Ian - Coldplaying.com in DA BOMB!

Happy 2006 Y'all!

Lore · 31-12-2005, 05:38 PM

you remind me the 50 cent guy

Xadajoda · 31-12-2005, 05:40 PM

Thanks for this amazing site

Happy New Year everyone!
Boldog Új Évet

Cris_Santos · 31-12-2005, 05:41 PM

Thanks Ian

Happy new year to everyone in the board!!!

burningmonk · 31-12-2005, 06:00 PM

Nice post Ian. Hope 2006 is full of good things for everyone on here!!

crazyduckette · 31-12-2005, 06:47 PM

Happy new year!!

Im so glad I found this board, everybody's sooooo friendly and lovely to talk to!

MAFE · 31-12-2005, 07:55 PM

Aawww Ian...you leave your assholness and wished to us the best!!! that's why I love you!!! mwahahha

I wish you the best for you, Jen and Stephen....

A BIG WARM LATIN HUG FROM COLOMBIA....

sovata · 31-12-2005, 08:33 PM

I wish a happy new year and lots of love and a very goood party with your friend! I love everybody!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

LOTS OF LOVE, SOVI

Ryujiki · 31-12-2005, 08:34 PM

Happy New Year to everyone!!!!!!!!

I write Happy New Year in all the languages I could found!

Samantha · 31-12-2005, 08:56 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! i hope its a good one for you all

rock on!

yellow_fever · 31-12-2005, 11:13 PM

Happy New Year Everyone! I got to goooo

Happy New Year

31-12-2005, 05:29 PM	#1
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,331 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 4 Thanks given: 1,547 Thanked 932 Times in 418 Posts	Happy New Year 2006! We wish all our visitors a happy new year - and a special thanks to everyone who has contributed to the site in 2005, no matter how small. 2006 Promises to be a busy year for Coldplay and Coldplaying.com, and we strive to bring you the very latest on Coldplay. Please continue your brilliant support, we appreciate it very much. Thanks for making Coldplaying.com the biggest and best Coldplay fansite in the world! Regards on behalf of Ian Betley, Jen Betley, Stephen Betley (Webmasters) : Quote: Happy new year 2006: A search in Google produced all sorts of interesting Chinese New Year customs and superstitions, including: - The entire house should be cleaned before New Year's Day and all dirt and rubbish must be taken out the back door. Sweeping or dusting should not be done on New Year's Day for fear that good fortune will be swept away. - Shooting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve is the Chinese way of sending out the old year and welcoming in the New Year. On the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, every door in the house, and even windows, have to be open to allow the old year to go out. - New Year's activities set a precedent. All debts have to be paid by this time. Nothing should be lent on this day, as anyone who does so will be lending all the year. - Red clothing is preferred during this festive occasion. Red is considered a bright, happy colour, sure to bring the wearer a sunny future. It is believed appearance and attitude during New Year's sets the tone for the rest of the year. Children and unmarried friends, as well as close relatives, are given lai see -- little red envelopes with crisp one dollar bills inserted for good fortune. - Knives are not set on the table as they are considered cooking utensils. You might cut off your fortune if you use a knife on New Year's Day. - The first person one meets and the first words heard are significant as to what the fortunes would be for the entire year. It is a lucky sign to see or hear songbirds or red-coloured birds or swallows (Taboos.com). Other superstitions include: Whatever happens on New Year's Day sets the pattern for the rest of the year. It is unlucky, therefore, to see the New Year in with no food or drink in the cupboards. They will remain bare for the ensuring twelve months. The same is said to be true with money. Rise early to ensure a busy and profitable year at work, all those in employment should do something that reflects their work in some way, even if they take the day off. Wearing something new on New Year's Day promotes the chances of receiving further new clothing in the year ahead. Washing clothes on New Year's day is inadvisable, for one of the family will themselves be "washed away" in the months ahead. (Unless you grew up in my family -- mom insisted we all do some type of domestic chore, like darning or washing, to ensure our homes were spotless and our lives well-maintained the rest of the year.) It is bad luck to pay money or lend money, lend precious belongings or break anything. Ideally, any outstanding debts should be paid by New Year's Eve to ensure further debts are not incurred in the year to come. It is also thought weather plays a role in the day. If the wind blows from north, bad weather is in store; if it comes from the south, fine weather and prosperous times lie ahead; if it blows from the east, famine or some other calamity is on the way; if it blows from the west, the year will witness plentiful supplies of fish and milk but will also see the death of a very distinguished personage. If there is no wind at all, a joyful and prosperous year may be expected by all. Babies born on New Year's day will grow up with luck always on their side. When all is said and done, if you must keep one custom, keep it year round -- please don't drink and drive if you're going out to celebrate. And, if you're hosting a party, please ensure your guests don't drink and drive either. Make plans and have a safe and happy New Year's. Oh -- and don't forget to wear your red underwear! Thanks Google for the info!

31-12-2005, 05:31 PM	#2
Gitta Rensolo -1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 44,317 My Mood: Location: sleeping in a sidewalk with a Burger King crown Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you Ian..........I hope coldplaying still has success in 2006!Happy new year to you too ian! __________________ keine Zeit, in Echtzeit Die Musik ist aus und ist immernoch da

31-12-2005, 05:40 PM	#7
Xadajoda Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,982 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for this amazing site Happy New Year everyone! Boldog Új Évet __________________ Lilla waves \"Oh, now there\'s only one kind of love that lasts. That\'s unrequited love. It stays with you forever.\" Woody Allen

31-12-2005, 06:00 PM	#9
burningmonk Semi-retired Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,917 Location: Cairo. (Sometimes Cheltneham, UK) Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice post Ian. Hope 2006 is full of good things for everyone on here!! __________________ Serve me the sky with a big slice of lemon.

31-12-2005, 06:47 PM	#10
crazyduckette ...they're just spies Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,740 Location: Brighton, UK Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Happy new year!! Im so glad I found this board, everybody's sooooo friendly and lovely to talk to! __________________ http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7...dorable0iz.gif no, thank YOU Jonny

31-12-2005, 05:32 PM	#3
Ondes Martenot Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,686 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	nice message Ian! S Novym Godom!Boldog Új Évet! to the site owner of the best place in the web

31-12-2005, 05:33 PM	#4
Lore Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 53,460 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 8 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	thanks Ian!

31-12-2005, 05:37 PM	#5
Nettie Guy Berryman's Pick Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10,879 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Ian - Coldplaying.com in DA BOMB! Happy 2006 Y'all!

31-12-2005, 05:38 PM	#6
Lore Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 53,460 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 8 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	you remind me the 50 cent guy

31-12-2005, 05:41 PM	#8
Cris_Santos Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,543 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Ian Happy new year to everyone in the board!!!

31-12-2005, 07:55 PM	#11
MAFE Caca cousin! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 15,026 Location: Mafeland Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aawww Ian...you leave your assholness and wished to us the best!!! that's why I love you!!! mwahahha I wish you the best for you, Jen and Stephen.... A BIG WARM LATIN HUG FROM COLOMBIA.... __________________ http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/6...g5xj4hx1jd.gif

31-12-2005, 08:33 PM	#12
sovata Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 91 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wish a happy new year and lots of love and a very goood party with your friend! I love everybody! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! LOTS OF LOVE, SOVI

31-12-2005, 08:34 PM	#13
Ryujiki 4-A message Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,752 My Mood: Location: Monterrey Mexico Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Happy New Year to everyone!!!!!!!! I write Happy New Year in all the languages I could found! __________________ The best is yet to come.... *I do not improve nor change,I just improve my grade of perfection.........* www.myspace.com/alfredo07 http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style3,Alfred.png

31-12-2005, 08:56 PM	#14
Samantha Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,470 My Mood: Location: Londinium Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HAPPY NEW YEAR!! i hope its a good one for you all rock on!

31-12-2005, 11:13 PM	#15
yellow_fever Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,801 Location: Toronto, Ontario Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Happy New Year Everyone! I got to goooo Happy New Year __________________ ♥ Facebook Me! ♥ 2005-05-09 - Much Music (M.O.D) / Edge Acoustic Session 2005-08-02 - Air Canada Centre 2006-03-22 - Air Canada Centre 2008-07-30 - Air Canada Centre - k r i s t i n a . http://americanboy.wrzuta.pl/sr/f/6M...strumental.mp3

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