Good Luck for 2020, dear Flickr Friends
Thank you for a year of inspiration, support, lovely words in your comments, for the chance to learn from your fantastic contributions to this huge group. I am happy to be part of it and I am looking forward to a new year of foto adventures with you.
Have a great New Year's Eve and a healthy and happy 2020 full of light and new ways to walk with your cameras.
With kindest regards, Ulla.
"New Year’s Eve Customs in Austria, Germany, Switzerland
Prosit Neujahr! | Happy New Year!
The following practices and traditions are associated with the beginning of the new year in German-speaking countries:
Bleigießen (pron. BLYE-ghee-sen)
“Lead pouring” (das Bleigießen) is an old practice using molten lead like tea leaves to predict the future. This process is called “molybdomancy” in English. A small amount of lead or tin is melted in a tablespoon (by holding a flame under the spoon) and then poured into a bowl or bucket of water. The resulting pattern is interpreted to predict the coming year. For instance, if the lead forms a ball (der Ball), that means luck will roll your way. The shape of an anchor (der Anker) means help in need. But a cross (das Kreuz) signifies death. For more, see our Bleigießen page with sample videos and links to a Web page for more about the possible meanings (in German)."
(german-way.com)
Good Luck for 2020, dear Flickr Friends
Thank you for a year of inspiration, support, lovely words in your comments, for the chance to learn from your fantastic contributions to this huge group. I am happy to be part of it and I am looking forward to a new year of foto adventures with you.
Have a great New Year's Eve and a healthy and happy 2020 full of light and new ways to walk with your cameras.
With kindest regards, Ulla.
"New Year’s Eve Customs in Austria, Germany, Switzerland
Prosit Neujahr! | Happy New Year!
The following practices and traditions are associated with the beginning of the new year in German-speaking countries:
Bleigießen (pron. BLYE-ghee-sen)
“Lead pouring” (das Bleigießen) is an old practice using molten lead like tea leaves to predict the future. This process is called “molybdomancy” in English. A small amount of lead or tin is melted in a tablespoon (by holding a flame under the spoon) and then poured into a bowl or bucket of water. The resulting pattern is interpreted to predict the coming year. For instance, if the lead forms a ball (der Ball), that means luck will roll your way. The shape of an anchor (der Anker) means help in need. But a cross (das Kreuz) signifies death. For more, see our Bleigießen page with sample videos and links to a Web page for more about the possible meanings (in German)."
(german-way.com)