It's that time of year again when we take a break to enjoy the holidays!!

For some, this will involve decorating a Christmas tree, exchanging presents and singing Christmas carols.

For others, it will be an opportunity to visit relatives and enjoy special dinners and banquets filled with foods not eaten at any other time of year.

Or it may be that you are looking forward to a holiday to an exotic destination.

Regardless of where you end up; across the globe, at the stroke of midnight, on January 1, skies around the world will be lit up with flashing lights, as fireworks usher in the New Year; sending our beloved cats and dogs diving for cover!

Whatever this time of year means to you, we hope you will stay safe, well-fed and happy; doing the things you love!

Newstickers welcomes you back for more scintillating articles from the English-speaking world on Monday, January 6th, 2014!

Take care, merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us!!

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