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Archive for December, 2009

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Can any of you guys tell me if this is accurate? lol

Argentina
People go out onto the streets and make toasts and celebrate with neighbors. At midnight, kids shoot off fireworks.

British Columbia, Canada
Traditionally, the polar bear swim takes place on New Year’s Day, where people of all ages dive into the icy water.

China
The Chinese New Year, Yuan Tin, is celebrated between January 17 and February 19. They have fireworks, parades, and a Festival of Lanterns, where thousands of lanterns light the way to the New Year.

Denmark
Young people bang on friends’ doors to “smash” in the New Year.

France
The French eat pancakes for breakfast on New Year’s Day.

Germany
The last night of December is called St. Sylvester’s Eve. Germans celebrate with friends, drink and “sit in” for the New Year. They also have parties that include dancing and formal dress.

Greece
Children receive gifts on New Year’s Day, also known as St. Basil’s Day, instead of at Christmas.

Ireland
At midnight everyone goes in the front door and out the back door for good luck.

Italy
Children sometimes get money as gifts, and people give oranges on New Year’s Day.

Japan
A gong sounds 108 times for the 108 sins a person can commit. By listening to the gongs you can cleanse your heart and get rid of sins.

Puerto Rico
Kids throw water out their windows at midnight to get rid of evil spirits.

Scotland
A Scottish tradition is First Footing, where the first person to enter your home after midnight is the first footer, a symbol for the New Year. A tall dark haired visitor is considered good luck.

Spain
People pop a grape into their mouth at midnight each time the clock strikes. Twelve grapes symbolize good luck for each month of the year.

Switzerland
It is good luck to let a drop of cream fall to the floor on New Year’s Day.

Extremely good video about making art with cafe latte. A Must Watch!

FUNNY FUNNY stuff. I seriously recommend you watch this one all the way through….

Here’s an articel excerpt from www.weburnabist.com

By Delana in Furniture & Interiors, Guerilla Action & Art, Urban & Street Art

Sebastian Errazuriz

Chilean artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz never fails to amaze viewers with his offbeat and sometimes bizarre designs and art installations. His urban art has been seen all over Santiago, while his innovative product designs have long been a favorite of design blogs. His projects have won numerous awards, and Errazuriz himself has received a Fulbright grant, a Chilean Presidential scholarship, a New York University scholarship and a Deigo Portales University scholarship.

The Crane Santiago Chile

The Crane

“The Crane” was a large-scale art project erected in Santiago. The twenty-story crane was decorated with 1200 light bulbs as a kind of massive night light, in the tradition of espanta cucos (children’s lamps that frighten away monsters).

The Tree Santiago Chile

The Tree

“The Tree” was a rather beautiful public art project in the middle of Chile’s National Stadium. A 30-foot high living magnolia tree was planted on the spot where, some 30 years ago, dictator Pinochet tortured political prisoners. A week-long exhibit saw the stadium opened as a public park; at the end of the week, a friendly soccer game was played in front of 15,000 spectators with the tree still in the middle of the field.

Zipper Dress

This dress made entirely of zippers is a fascinating project from Sebastian Errazuriz. The 120 zippers that make up the dress are able to be opened and closed in many configurations, allowing the wearer to customize the dress in seemingly endless styles. It can go from respectable knee-length halter dress to daring two-piece tube-top-and-miniskirt effortlessly. If only all fashion was this adaptable.

 

Teddy Bear Coat

Teddy Bear Coat design

Until now, if you wanted to wear a faux fur coat you were stuck with a coat that looked like real fur or was made of ugly plastic fibers. But the teddy bear coat dreamed up by Sebastian Errazuriz would ensure that you are kept warm, stylish and exceptionally cuddly. (Don’t worry, though – the bears in the coat all died of natural causes.)

Duck Lamp

Lamps

The household items dreamed up by Errazuriz probably wouldn’t have any place in a home filled with children, but for those of us with a slightly offbeat sense of humor they are perfect. These are just a few of the creative designs that won Errazuriz the honor of being named as a top emerging designer by I.D. Magazine.

Chairs

These innovative seating options probably mean that the designer’s house is a very interesting place to have afternoon tea. The bicycle seat bench, the stool with suction cup feet, and the chairs with injured legs all seem like seats straight out of an Alice in Wonderland-like world.

really awesome vid. Worth the watch.! Sand Art!!

A crazy Trailer from Cracked.com, hahah!!!!!
Merry Xmas to you and your Family!

Friggin AWSOME art done on people’s hands. Pretty nuts. Check it out.

If you’ve never seen this, do yourself a favor, and watch this street animation. Its about 8 minutes, but it goes by fast. This must have taken FOREVER