Pagan New Year Celebration The Pagan New Year celebration is a traditional event that marks the end of one year and the beginning of another according to the Pagan calendar. Paganism is a broad term that encompasses a variety of spiritual beliefs and practices, many of which honor nature and the cycles of the seasons. The celebration of the New Year is often seen as a time to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the coming year. One of the key elements of the Pagan New Year celebration is the recognition of the changing seasons. Many Pagans see the New Year as a time to honor the cycle of life and death, and to acknowledge the natural rhythms of the Earth. Rituals and ceremonies are often held to mark the occasion, with participants coming together to give thanks for the year that has passed and to set their intentions for the year ahead.
Bruno Mars Unveils ’24k Magic’ Song & Video: Watch
Bruno Mars is back! The pop star returned with "24k Magic," his first solo single in four years. It's the title track from his new album, due out Nov. 18.
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Bruno Mars is back! After teasing a new track earlier this week, the pop star has arrived with “24k Magic,” his first solo single in four years. He also dropped a video for the song late Thursday (Oct. 6).
The heavily auto-tuned tune is accompanied with a glitzy clip which sees Mars and his buddies get down to partying, drinking and playing the tables in Vegas. Mars always has a bottle of champagne in his grip and a smile on his face.
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The track was written and produced by Shampoo Press & Curl, with additional production by The Stereotypes, and its clip was directed by Mars and longtime collaborator Cameron Duddy.
“24k Magic” is the title track from Mars’ forthcoming third studio album, due out Nov. 18. It’s his first LP since 2012’s Unorthodox Jukebox, which included the hits “Locked Out of Heaven,” “When I Was Your Man” and “Treasure.”
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10/06/2016In 2014, Mars retained the spotlight by headlining the Super Bowl halftime show and singing on Mark Ronson‘s megahit “Uptown Funk.”
Since then, he also appeared in this year’s Super Bowl halftime show with Coldplay and Beyonce, wrote on Adele‘s “All I Ask,” and debuted the ballad “Rest of My Life” on the season 2 finale of CW’s Jane the Virgin.
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10/06/2016On Monday, the singer tweeted that his album was done and shared nine photos on Instagram that made up the the single art for “24k Magic” (pronounced twenty-four karat magic).
Mars is expected to perform his first concert of the year at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Friday. He returns to Saturday Night Live for his fourth appearance next Saturday (Oct. 15).
Download or stream the new song here. And watch the clip below.
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Top 5 Songs from Bruno Mars’ ’24K Magic’ [ALBUM REVIEW]
Bruno Mars transports late '80s and early '90s R&B and pop into music's modern age on his third studio album, 24K Magic.
After a much anticipated release date, fans are finally met with classic sounds and familiar melodic structures that take them back the R&B they fell in love with, you know, the days when when Shai and New Edition and Soul 4 Real just made you feel good inside? Technically innovative and sonically soothing to the soul, Mars' new album is a nostalgic project that just might serve as the foundation for a new era in R&B.
With this project, fans are ingratiated with a funkier, even more upbeat Mars. Bruno 2.0 first surfaced in 2014 when he released his Mark Ronson collaboration, "Uptown Funk," and now he's back and swaggier than ever. But that dosen't mean his soul, disco and pop influences have been forgotten. In fact, you can hear elements of James Brown's unique sound in a song like "Perm."
As the album serves as a testament to the Hawaiian-born singer's growth from 2010's Doo-Wops & Hooligans to now, listen to our five favorite tracks from 24K Magic.
Rituals and ceremonies are often held to mark the occasion, with participants coming together to give thanks for the year that has passed and to set their intentions for the year ahead. The Pagan New Year celebration often includes rituals involving fire and water. Fire is seen as a symbol of transformation and purification, and is often used to burn away the old and make way for the new.
"Finesse"
Led by a beat that's similar in sound to a classic BBD track followed by something reminiscent of New Edition, "Finesse" represents the word by definition.
Immediately transporting listeners to a throwback dance party hosted by a series of '90s R&B boy groups, Bruno Mars pushes his talents to the limits as he recycles a various nostalgic sound bites and works to remix and recreate a very specific genre of music. As his voice bellows on, singing, "We out here trippin' in finesse, it don't make no sense / We out here trippin' in finesse, you know it, you know it," fans can't help but feel moved to get up and dance.
Like many male R&B/soul singers of the '90s, Mars can take sexually explicit lyrics and turn them into something light and enjoyable instead of something overly graphic and too in-your-face - like many songs out today.
"Now slow it down for me baby / Cause I love the way it feels when we grind / I can make sh-t so magnetic on the floor / Nothing can stop us tonight / When I'm walking with you/I watch the whole world change."
Blame it on his confidence, but Mars scored a hit!Water, on the other hand, is seen as a symbol of cleansing and renewal, and is used to wash away negativity and purify oneself for the coming year. In addition to the rituals and ceremonies, the Pagan New Year celebration often includes feasting and merriment. It is a time for friends and family to come together and celebrate the turning of the year. Food and drink are shared, songs are sung, and stories are told. Overall, the Pagan New Year celebration is a time to honor the natural cycles of life and to set intentions for the year ahead. It is a time for reflection, renewal, and community. Whether through rituals, feasting, or other forms of celebration, Pagans come together to welcome the New Year and embrace the possibilities of the future..
Reviews for "Pagan New Year Celebrations Around the World"
1. John - 2 stars
I was extremely disappointed with the Pagan new year celebration. The event felt disorganized and lacking in any real substance. The activities were poorly planned and there was a lack of clear instructions or guidance for participants. Additionally, the ambiance was underwhelming, with minimal effort put into creating a truly immersive experience. Overall, I was left feeling like I had wasted my time and money attending this event.
2. Sarah - 1 star
I attended the Pagan new year celebration and I regretted it immediately. The event was advertised as a vibrant and magical experience, but it fell completely flat. The decorations were cheap-looking and there was a severe lack of effort put into creating a mystical atmosphere. The entertainment was lackluster, with performances that felt amateurish and uninspired. I would not recommend this event to anyone looking for an authentic and enjoyable Pagan new year celebration.
3. Mark - 2 stars
The Pagan new year celebration was a huge disappointment for me. The event lacked any real sense of community or togetherness, which I believe is a key aspect of Pagan traditions. The organizers seemed more focused on commercializing the event rather than honoring the spiritual traditions it represents. The workshops and presentations were informative, but they lacked depth and left me wanting more. Overall, I believe there are much better Pagan new year celebrations out there that offer a more authentic and fulfilling experience.