The exciting future of Namma metro

 The future of Namma nimmellara metro looks very exciting. Especially the Jayadeva station corridor looks out of this world !!

What is Annual Information Statement and how to download AIS from new income tax portal

The income tax department has launched an information statement called Annual Information Statement or AIS. It is a comprehensive statement containing details of all the financial transactions such as income, expenses, investments, tax deducted etc. of an individual. Here are the steps to download AIS and check the information in it.

The newly launched Annual Information Statement (AIS) is a tool that tells taxpayers what the tax department knows about them. AIS is a comprehensive statement containing details of all the financial transactions undertaken by you in a financial year (FY), i.e. it contains the information that are specified under the Income-tax Act, 1961

AIS contains information related to income earned from various sources such as salary, dividend, interest from savings account, recurring deposits sale and purchase of equity shares, bonds, mutual funds etc. The statement also contains information related to TDS, TCS and any tax demand or refundHere is how you can download your AIS from the e-filing website.

Steps to download AIS from new income tax portal
Step 1: Login into your account on the government's e-filing portal at www.incometax.gov.in.


Step 2: Under the 'Services' tab, select 'Annual Information Statement (AIS)'. A pop-up will appear on your screen. Click on 'Proceed'. You will be redirected to another website.

Step 3: On the web page tab that opens, select 'AIS'.

Step 4: You will have to select either of the two options: Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS) or Annual Information Statement (AIS). It will also show the financial year for which AIS is being downloaded, your PAN and name.

Courtesy:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com

How to calculate? Sub registrar guidance value in Bangalore 2022

Step 1: Visit the Kaveri website at kaverionline.karnataka.gov.in to calculate sub-registrar guidance value in Bangalore 2022.

Step 2: Opt for basic or advanced search to search for the guideline value.

Step 3: Type in details of district, area name, property usage type, property type, total area and measurement to calculate guideline value Bangalore. Other fields will be auto-populated and you will be shown a valuation of the building rate.

Step 4: Other details that you may want to enter are about the construction type, annexure rules, parking type etc. This will throw up a total valuation of the property.

 

 

If you are opting for an ‘advanced search', you will have to enter extra information pertaining to the registration district and the SRO Office.

See also: All you need to know about Kaveri Online Services

Apart from the facility of calculating the guidance value in Bangalore 2020-21, the guidance value Bangalore 2020-21 pdf or online copy of the registered documents is also available on the Kaveri website. Guidance value Bangalore 2020-21 pdf, guidance value Bangalore 2019-20 pdf download, etc. can be done from the Kaveri online guidance value website.
Guidance value Bangalore example

Illustrating with a guidance value Bangalore example, Jairaj Reddy decides to buy a property with a market value of Rs 6,500 per sq ft. The sub-registrar guidance value in Bangalore in that area is Rs 5,000 per sq ft. So, home buyers can register the property at a rate between Rs 5,000-6,500 per sq ft.

Now, suppose it was the other way around. That is if the property was at the selling price of Rs 5,000 per sq ft but the sub-registrar guidance value in Bangalore 2021 was Rs 6,500 per sq ft, Reddy would still have to register it at Rs 6,500 per sq ft, because it is the minimum value.

Courtesy: housing.com

Basic facts about Sub registrar guidance value in Bangalore 2022

The terms guidance value or guideline value are used interchangeably and refer to the same value. Different states may use one or the other. People may usually search for one or the other term, depending on which state they belong to. Other names by which people usually identify guidance value Bangalore or guideline value bangalore, include ‘Ready Reckoner rate’ or RR rate, which is widely used in states like Maharashtra and ‘Circle Rate’, which is a term often used in Delhi, Noida, etc.

Some of the facts about the guideline value Bangalore are:

Guidance value or guideline value is like a fixed price of the property. It cannot go below this value.Even if you buy a property at a lower value, you will still be required to pay the stamp duty at the guidance value. Not just that, Section 56(2)(vii)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 says that if stamp duty value exceeds the purchase consideration, then, the difference between the stamp duty value and the purchase consideration will be treated as Income from other Sources.If the sale of the property has happened at a higher value than the BBMP guidance value 2021, registration takes place as per the higher value.A well-developed and established locality may have a higher guidance value. The same value will be lower in areas that are early-on in the development cycle.Note that guidance value is just a benchmark. A home buyer cannot persuade the property seller to sell at the guidance value.The property can be sold at any price between the guidance value and the market value, if the latter is higher, without any additional tax implications.If you see a property being sold for less than the guidance value, check its documentation and details. The developer may be doing so to save on tax.Courtesy : housing.com



Now that you are familiar with the term, let us see how such values are calculated. Let’s take the example of Bengaluru.

One should check the latest guideline value Bangalore before investing in a property in the city. When getting property transactions registered at the sub registrar office, sub registrar guidance value in Bangalore 2022 will help determine the stamp duty and registrations charges you will be paying.

Avatar 2: The Way Of The Water trailer and when its going to be out! -By Neha

 oh my god. the avatar trailer was released in theatres, specifically while watching doctor strange in the multiverse of madness. and the official trailer was out  and people say that the character na'vi is kate winlet's character. but we don't actually know anything as of now, i guess we'll get assurance when we watch the actual movie in theatres. but yeah it basically took cameron 13 years to film the sequel, and turns out kate winlet is also going to be playing a role in this movie. Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans. 

Avatar: The Way of Water (colloquially known as Avatar 2) is an upcoming American epic science-fiction film directed by James Cameron. and apparently there are 3 more movies added to the sequel.The film's theatrical release has been subject to eight delays, with the latest occurring on July 23, 2020; it is currently planned for a release on December 16, 2022, with the following three sequels to be released, respectively, on December 20, 2024, December 18, 2026 and December 22, 2028.On October 3, 2017, it was reported that Kate Winslet, who starred in Cameron's Titanic (1997), had joined the cast of Avatar 2, and possibly its sequels. Cameron commented, "Kate and I had been looking for something to do together for 20 years, since our collaboration on Titanic, which was one of the most rewarding of my career", and added that her character was named Ronal. Although the nature of her character was originally unknown, Cameron stated the following month that Ronal was "part of the Sea People, the reef people", in reference to the Na'vi clan of Metkayina, making Avatar 2 Winslet's first role via performance capture, or motion capture altogether, which she was looking forward to; as she insisted on performing all her character's movements herself, she, like the child cast, had to learn free-diving for the film.Winslet, who had been notoriously reluctant about working with Cameron again because of the complicated situations he puts his actors in for their scenes, stated that Cameron proposed the role to her in July 2017 when he came to help her and their fellow Titanic collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio at a fundraiser in France, sending her the scripts shortly after. She commented that her role was "relatively small comparative to the lengthy shoot", as she would only have one month of shootings, but also "a pivotal character in the ongoing story". On April 30, 2018, Kate Winslet had "just a couple days" of shooting left to do.[97] While filming an underwater scene, Winslet held her breath for over seven minutes, breaking the record for longest breath held while shooting a film scene underwater, a record previously held by Tom Cruise for Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.In May 2018, Saldaña stated that filming was "kind of only halfway done" and that the crew is "about [to finish] motion capture production on the [second and third] movies, and then after that, they go straight into pre-production for the live-action part that would shoot for six months in New Zealand." Saldaña finished shooting her scenes on June 8, for both Avatar 2 and its sequel, while Cameron stated around the same time that 130 days of performance capture had been shot.On November 14, 2018, Cameron announced filming with the principal performance capture cast had been completed. and plus this is the only movie close to titanic 2 that I'm gonna get, so gonna have to watch this movie a million times too, i mean it's set in the water, and kate winslet is in it, the perfect cherry on top would be if leonardo dicaorio would also be in this film. and maybe then he could even change the storyline into jack and rose in this kind of world, and- ok im getting way too carried away, back to topic. yeah so this is the only thing close to titanic 2 that were gonna get so have to savour it all we can. the movie is coming out in December 16 2022, cant wait until then. and yeah im definitely watching it at least 5 times in the theater, because who knows when this movie's gonna be out on ott. and i just know this movie is going to be amazing, the graphics and the sfx everything is just top notch, and i really like the storyline of this movie. and well we can always trust james cameron, i mean he wrote titanic which was the highest grossing movie of all time, and then he wrote avatar which is still the highest grossing movie of all time even to this day. and i mean i love avatar too of course but titanic is always titanic to me, it got me through some things and it made me realise how we take today for granted, when we dont know if there's tomorrow, so fall in love, hang out with your friends and let go of the things you've been holding on. because you might not be here tomorrow, so live life to the fullest. and oh my god the dialougesn in titanic, and avatar too, the guy is amazing. but i mean i agree its a scam, jack shouldn't have died. but i guess that's the entire purpose of the movie, that rose didn't want to live but after she met jack she was full of life and laughter. and he made her realise the smallest joys of life are the most important ones, its as if he was her guardian angel. she lived for him and he died for her. i got wayyy off topic right there, anyway that's it for this blog i hope you guys liked it, im gonna go cry and i'll see you guys in the next one, ciao! 

some of the best kannada movies that you must watch! -By Neha

Kannada movies have been popularised by kgf and that makes me so proud as a Kannadiga of course, there are so many other Kannada movies that are actually amazing and some of the people have been missing out but I'm taking this as an opportunity to share some of the most amazing Kannada movies that I have seen ever since I was born honestly. 

1. Drama- if you guys are looking to watch more of Yash's films, this is a great one, it's one of his early appearances when he first joined the Kannada film industry. and it was amazing, the amount of comedy in this movie is amazing, and of course, the story is quite different than what you guys usually see. Venkata, a young student, falls in love with his classmate, Nandini. One day, she kisses Venkata and in return asks him to take revenge on the principal for slapping her in front of everyone. and the movie is directed by yograj bhat and he creates top-notch fantastic movies that everyone has seen and loved over time. Drama is a 2012 Indian Kannada romantic comedy thriller written, directed, and co-produced by Yogaraj Bhat under the banner Yogaraj Movies. and the songs in this movie, oh my god are just so beautiful and mesmerizing and it makes you want to listen to it over and over again and not get enough of it. and I certainly love this movie. and if you guys want to watch it it's on youtube and probably on sun nxt. 

2. Gaalipata- oh my god, this movie has been so popular for so long and the sequel to this movie is coming out really soon! I've seen this movie with my family probably about 10 times, well at least 10. and I'm never tired of it, it's about three friends who are on vacation and they meet 3 women and fall in love with them while staying on the vacation. Ganesh, Diganth, and Kitty arrive in Mugilupete to stay at Diganth's grandfather's farmhouse. However, there Ganesh falls in love with Sowmya, a widow who stays with her in-laws, Kodandaram and Padma. and the songs in this movie are so iconic, this movie was released in 2008, 14 years ago, and I actually didn't realize but this movie was also directed by yograj bhat, the proof that he creates amazing unforgettable movies that all of us love. Gaalipata is a 2008 Indian romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Yogaraj Bhat. the actors have done their jobs amazingly. and if you guys wanna watch gaalipata, it's on Disney plus Hotstar. 

3. Milana- calling all Puneeth Rajkumar fans to this one! Milana is an amazing movie and it brings all of us nostalgia when we watch it and we sure know how to vibe to the songs in this one. this movie is also very popular but it's all popular for a reason, and the dialogues in this movie are very well written. you guys are going to have to watch the movie to find out the reason. and the story is beautiful and the way it's all portrayed is amazing. Anjali's father forces her to marry Akash. Unable to forget her past, she demands a divorce from Akash, but soon begins to fall for him. and the way he falls for her is soo aaahhhhh undescribable. and the songs are so beautiful and have such meaning and I'm sure there are 2 love interests in this movie, and no that is not a spoiler and you guys should watch this movie to tell me if it's a spoiler or not. Milana ( transl. Rendezvous) is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Prakash, starring Puneeth Rajkumar. and Puneeth Rajkumar's acting is always on spot and never fails. and apparently, it run an entire year in the theater. milana is on zee 5 if you guys wanna watch it. 

4. Jackie- oh my god, Jackie is one of my favorite films, man Puneeth Rajkumar sure knows how to pick em... the movies I mean- Jackie is a man who lives by his wits and reaches out to people to solve their problems. But he lands himself in trouble when he is suspected of helping a priest's daughter elope with her lover. and I can't even describe any of the songs. they're so amazing, and the dialogues are top-notch, and the story, the comedy, and the friendship with Rangayana Raghu. and his innocence in this film is just so adorable. and oh my god it was beautiful. and of course, everyone knows the most iconic song in this movie... Jackie. now it doesn't matter if you're a Kannadiga or not but if you live in Karnataka at least you must've definitely heard this song at least once. and if you're a Kannadiga who hasn't heard this song, are you even a Kannadiga at all? It is also considered one of the trend-setter films in the Kannada film industry. One of the landmark movies in Puneeth Rajkumar's career. and if you guys want to watch it, it's on youtube and probably sun nxt. but this movie is definitely a must-watch. it was released in 2010, so it's around 12 years old. this movie is seriously magnificent. 

5.  love mocktail: I've been talking about a lot of old movies, let's get into the millennial side of the movies now. I'm sure you guys must have heard of this movie, it became viral in 2020 and everyone i knew had seen this movie, and to everyone who hasn't seen it, you guys probably don't know the story, its about aditya who keeps finding love in different stages of his life, and when none of those work out he finds this someone else and realises how much she cares for him and falls in love with him, and you guys have to find out what happens next... 

After rescuing a woman, Adi reminisces about his love life and tells her about all the heartbreaks he endured in his quest to find his true love. Love Mocktail is a 2020 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed and written by Darling Krishna in his directorial debut. i love the songs in this movie by raghu dixit, really melodious and pleasant. this is probably my 4th favourite movie (after titanic, paramathma and jackie of course) every single scene of adi and nidhi gives you butterflies in your stomach, and it makes you realise the special and small moments in life are the most important and those who really matter. love mocktail is on amazon prime if you guys wanna watch it. 

6. upendra- yeah i know the name is the name of the actor in this movie. the movie is really good. and i believe this movie has 3 love interests so...and there are also 3 different stories and in each different story he learns something different.. or a different moral, and the end is quite unexpected. Upendra is a 1999 Indian Kannada-language psychological thriller film written and directed by Upendra. It starred Upendra, Raveena Tandon, Prema and Damini. it came out in 1999. there was one dialouge in this movie that made me sure that i loved this movie for sure, yeah it includes titanic. of course it does.Upendra is a 1999 Indian Kannada-language psychological thriller film written and directed by Upendra. It starred Upendra, Raveena Tandon, Prema and Damini. and the song i love to use in certtian circumstances called MTV subbalakshmige bari olu is also from this movie, which means lying or rather bluffing. and the song was super popular in the 90's as well and so was the movie. which is why a second part to upendra came out called uppi but if I'm being honest, the first movie is so much better than the second movie. not saying the second movie wasn't nice or that i didn't like it but the first movie is so much better, it has much more story and much more plot in it, the second movie is.... well just kind of very unrealistic i guess, and of course upendra is also very unrealistic, like watch the movie you'll understand. but its unrealistic in a kind of way that means something but uppi is just unrealistic in a way that makes no sense. and I'm also not going to say everyone is going to and will like this movie but its amazing in a way mostly people with a sharp mind get. (or at least that's what they say ;)   )  and upendra is on sun nxt if you guys wanna watch it. 

7. Mr and Mrs Ramachari- oh my god this movie is so amazing i love this movie so much, this is definitely my 5th favourite movie, the father and son sentiment, the romande and the love and the heartbreak, everything is just so emotional and has meaning. and the songs are the best part. my personal favorite is the title song of course, and there's that line in the song, nor adi cut outge haara biddahaagide hudgni neenu bandamele. After Divya becomes a victim of college bullies, Ramachari saves her and they fall in love. However, they part ways when Divya begins to question his way of life.Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari is a 2014 Indian Kannada romantic action comedy film written and directed by Santhosh Ananddram. the story is so simple yet is very emotional and relatable and it makes you connect to the characters on so many levels. which is why this movie is so popular. and it came out in 2017. and well there's another reason i love this movie so much.... my mom's brother was in this movie, so well a proud moment. mr and Mrs ramachari is on youtube and sun nxt if you guys wanna watch it. 

8.  paramathma- oh my god this movie is the best, paramathma is also in my favourite's list of course, the story is about a really rich guy who's in college with his friends and one of his close friends likes him but he has his heart set on another girl. Param is a rich young man who falls in love with Deepa. He soon discovers that his friend Sanvi is in love with him and tries to clear the air between them. Paramathma is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written, directed and co-produced by Yogaraj Bhat. yeah most of the best movies are directed by yograj bhat. and the songs in this movie are indescribable. there's that one song called college gate, and it was popular amongst college students and high school students in 2011. which is when it was released. I've grown up watching puneeth rajkumar's movies, and when i rewatched this one it definetly hit different, on an emotional level. and the love story, the romance and the friendship and everything is just on a whole different level. paramathma is on disney plus hotstar if you guys wanna watch it. 

9. googly- this movie is also definetly one of my favourite movies of all time, well you can also call this movie the greatest of all time. every kannadiga has seen this movie, and its so good, again the romantic aspects in this movie is so beautiful and relatable and the heartbreak oh my god. and the songs are groovy and you cant stop listening to them. especially the googly song. Googly is a 2013 Indian Kannada language romantic comedy film directed by Pavan Wadeyar and produced by Jayanna Combines, starring Yash and Kriti Kharbanda.Sharath and Swathi meet in Bangalore and fall in love but due to misunderstandings, they drift apart. However, few years later, destiny brings them face to face at a friend's wedding. googly is on sun nxt and youtube if you guys wanna watch it. 

10. Rajakumara- and the last but definetly not the least, rajakumara his movie is amazing, it is literally perfect. however you may describe perfect as. the story is about a rich adopted guy, with a perfect family and who has an amazing relathionship with his dad. but he falls in love with a girl, but his father wants him to get married to someone else, After losing his family, Siddharth learns about the various issues that they faced. He decides to take care of the people at an old age home but Jagannath attempts to foil his plans. this is the same director who shot Mr and Mrs Ramachari hence it being such a big success. siddhart's kind heart and the way he treats everyone with care and concern in the old age home, it's all astonishing. Raajakumara ( transl. The Prince) is a 2017 Indian Kannada language action drama film written and directed

Santosh Ananddram. 

Thats it for this blog, i hope you guys liked this blog and you guys have to watch all these movies, trust me its worth it. and I'll see you guys in the next one, ciao! 

kgf chapter 3 updates. -By Neha

We all know and love kfg. KGF was first released in 2018 and it was a big hit worldwide. and of course, you guys know that chapter 2 came out quite recently and it was even more successful than the first one, which made around 1,200 crores, now I'm pretty sure most of you have seen kgf chapters 2 and 1, or at least chapter 1. and well the dialouges are certainly top notch. 

 so you guys probably know the story but just to refresh all of it. rocky, a young man, seeks power and wealth to fulfill a promise to his dying mother. His quest takes him to Mumbai, where he gets involved with the notorious gold mafia. and an author who once wrote the book is being interviewed by a journalist, and being debated if the story is fiction or a true story. and if you guys have seen kgf 2, you guys must have seen the post-credits scene, kgf 3 is going to happen, but apparently not as soon as we thought. kgf chapter 1 came out in 2018 and chapter 23 came out in 2022, there's a 4-year gap, and rumors were going around that kgf 3 would be out in 2024 but Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films (who produced KGF Chapter 1 and 2) recently spoke about starting the shoot in October. Now shooting down the rumors, the executive producer of Hombale Films has come to share an update. Taking to Twitter, he said that the film isn’t going on floors anytime soon. It’s really heartbreaking for fans who are waiting for KGF Chapter 3. Let’s hope the production house soon shares some exciting news about the project.

Meanwhile, Vijay Kiragandur had told Dainik Bhaskar, “Director Prashant Neel is currently busy with Salaar. Around 30-35% of the shooting is done. The next schedule is slated to begin next week. We hope to complete it by October-November this year. So, we plan to begin the shoot for KGF after October this year. We hope to release the film by 2024.” 

that's it for this one, I'll see you guys in the next one ciao! 

insecure review- By Neha

so I was looking for tv shows to watch and oh my god, this one was so good, the end of the tv series brought tears to my eyes, and considering I am an emotional person and I do cry pretty easily at things that are so beautiful, this show was definitely something everyone would find beautiful, and you know that feeling when a really good tv show ends and it hurts so bad. 

insecure is about Issa who's in a relationship with a guy struggling to get his shit together. and she breaks up with him because of that, and I'm sure this is not a spoiler, after they break up he gets it together and Issa starts feeling guilty, and there's molly, her best friend who's a successful lawyer, and Issa who's sort of struggling in her job, the tv show is all about Issa finding herself as we move through, insecure is all about dating, being broke, and friendship and oh my god the jokes in this tv show is indescribable, 

Best friends Issa and Molly belong to the same social background and face similar experiences. They always strive to find solutions to their problems by facing them together.

and it's about how best friends are always there for each other no matter what and will love you unconditionally, it's like the saying that goes, friends are the family we choose to keep and love. all the drama and her feeling guilty for certain things really show how we make mistakes but we learn from them. and it really shows her character development. and her relationship with her best friend.

Insecure is an American comedy-drama television series created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore and is partially based on Rae's acclaimed web series Awkward Black Girl.[2][3][4][5] The series is about the awkward experiences of a contemporary African-American woman. The series premiered online on September 23, 2016, via HBO Now and HBO Go, before airing weekly on HBO from October 9, 2016

and I'm someone who gets really attached to certain things and oh my god, I could not stop bawling my eyes out when this tv show ended, I flew through the seasons without even realizing. 

i enjoyed writing this blog as much as I loved watching insecure, and I hope you guys liked it too. That's it for this one guys, ciao! 

What is Law attraction -By Neha

law of attraction

what is the law of attraction? 

The law of attraction is a philosophy suggesting that positive thoughts bring positive results into a person's life, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes. It is based on the belief that thoughts are a form of energy and that positive energy attracts success in all areas of life, including health, finances, and relationships.

While the Law of Attraction has generated attention in recent years due to books like "The Secret," it lacks scientific evidence for its claims and is generally viewed as a pseudoscience.

the laws of attraction: 

Like attracts like: This law suggests that similar things are attracted to one another. It means that people tend to attract people who are similar to them—but it also suggests that people's thoughts tend to attract similar results. Negative thinking is believed to attract negative experiences, while positive thinking is believed to produce desirable experiences.

Nature abhors a vacuum: This law of attraction suggests that removing negative things from your life can make space for more positive things to take their place. It is based on the notion that it is impossible to have a completely empty space in your mind and in your life. Since something will always fill this space, it is important to fill that space with positivity, proponents of this philosophy say.

The present is always perfect: This law focuses on the idea that there are always things you can do to improve the present moment. While it might always seem like the present is somehow flawed, this law proposes that, rather than feeling dread or unhappiness, you should focus your energy on finding ways to make the present moment the best that it can be.

using the law of attraction: 

Be grateful

Visualize your goals

Look for the positives in a situation

Learn how to identify negative thinking

Use positive affirmations

Reframe negative events in a more positive way

tips for practicing the law of attraction: 

Journaling: Writing down your thoughts can help you better learn to recognize your habitual thought patterns to see whether you tend toward optimism or pessimism and learn more about changing negative patterns of thought.

Make a mood board: Create a visual reminder that helps you maintain a positive mindset, stay motivated, and focus on your goals.

Practice acceptance: Instead of focusing on what is wrong with the present or what needs to be changed, work on accepting things as they are. This doesn't mean that you won't continue to work toward a better future, it just means that you won't get bogged down by wishing for things to be different right now.

Practice positive self-talk: If you struggle with being overly self-critical, set a goal to engage in positive self-talk each day. Over time, this may come much more easily and you may find that it is harder to maintain a negative mindset.

the history of law of attraction: 

While the law of attraction has received quite a bit of attention in recent years, the concept is not exactly new. These ideas have philosophical roots that date back to the early 19th-century approach known as "New Thought." There was a resurgence of interest in the idea during the 20th century, particularly with the 2006 release of the film "The Secret," which was then later developed into the best-selling book of the same title and its 2010 sequel "The Power."

some books on the law of attraction: 

The Secret-Rhonda Byrne

The Law Of Attraction- Esther Hicks and Jerry Hicks

Law Of Attraction- Michael Losier

Ask And It Is Taken-Esther Hicks and Jerry Hicks

Think And Grow Rich-Napoleon Hill

christmas traditions! -By Neha

 It's officially Christmas eve! Christmas is definitely my favorite time of the year   (that and thanksgiving of course!) and I thought I would write a blog about Christmas traditions!     

                                                                           

every family has different traditions during Christmas and Christmas traditions have changed over the years. now I'm not gonna give a synopsis on why we celebrate Christmas and why we do all of the things that we do on Christmas because y'all obviously know that, and plus this isn't kindergarten class so. Nevertheless, I will let you know of one fun Christmas fun fact:

Christmas traditions don't get more traditional than this color scheme. But why do we err towards red, gold, and green if we want to create a 'traditional' feel? Unsurprisingly, this Christmas ritual has its roots in religion: red suggest the blood of Christ; gold is one of the gifts from the Three Kings; while green is a symbol of everlasting life. well, that and green and red are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. (ok yeah that's not the reason why Christmas colors are red and green, but it is a fun fact!) 

the top 5 classic Christmas traditions are:

1. carol singing

2. decorating the Christmas tree 

3. kissing under the mistletoe (or basil, if you know you know)

4. baking together 

5. exchanging gifts 

Even before the birth of Christ, and Christmas as we know it Christmas wreath ideas have been used as a symbol of honor and victory. 

In the Middle Ages, it was adopted by those of the Christian faith as a representation of the start of Christmas.

and of course, making mince pies! 

Mince pies were originally filled with meat as well as dried fruit and spices. It’s thought they were brought to Britain in the 13th-Century by returning Crusaders who’d enjoyed Middle Eastern dishes combining meat, fruit, and spices.  

Often called Christmas pies, they were first oval-shaped to represent Jesus’ manger. 

Later the Victorians left out the meat but retained the three spices, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to represent the three wise men. 

Tradition says we should eat one mince pie on each of the twelve days of Christmas to ensure 12 months of good luck. Refuse a mince pie and bad luck could follow. Ah, so now we have an excuse to indulge.

1. carol singing- Carols were once folk songs sung at celebrations throughout the year – and not just at Christmas. Later, in medieval times, they were adopted and adapted by churchgoers, and many of these carols still make up our most beloved Christmas traditions – The Holly and The Ivy is a medieval carol, for instance.

2. decorating the Christmas tree- of course, you're supposed to decorate the Christmas tree with your family, but after they've decorated it with you, you can take it all out and do it yourself because no one does it like you, of course, you could also leave it the way your family decorated it of course, but that was my way 😀

3. kissing under the mistletoe (or basil, if you know you know)- There is no simple reason why this tradition has come about – but it is thought to have started in the 1700s. and do you all remember the friends episode where their heater broke and it turned into a summer-themed Christmas party? and Mr treeger asked Rachel if it was mistletoe? and she said it was basil

4. baking together- baking together is also one of the most popular Christmas traditions which have been going around for decades, and you can bake almost anything, even plum cake or mince pies! and it sure sets the mood for the holidays. 

5. exchanging gifts- now when I was younger and when most people were younger, I thought Santa was real (if you're under 8 reading this, don't worry Santa's real) and I thought he brought us gifts, until I realized, and then looked it up on google when I was 7 or 8. but exchanging gifts on Christmas with your family is wonderful. and just the cherry on top at Christmas. 

6. Having a Christmas dinner with your family- I've seen way too many tv shows where everyone has a great Christmas dinner with their family or with their friends (yeah from friends of course) which just warmed my heart and of course, it's going to be even better when it's In real life with YOUR family. and while sometimes not everyone's always going to be available on such short notice, so start telling them to mark their calendars from the beginning of the month. 

anyway, that's it for this blog, I hope you guys liked it, comment down below and let me know what your Christmas traditions are, and I'll see you guys in my next one, ciao!