• Scream for Happiness
    Scream for Healthy
    Happy New Year 2025
    Scream for Happiness Scream for Healthy Happy New Year 2025
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  • May the new year bless you with health, wealth, and happiness.
    ขอให้มีสุขภาพที่ดี ร่ำรวย และมีความสุขมากๆ ในปีใหม่นี้
    MRP PEACOCK10 Ai Robot พร้อมรันระบบในวันพรุ่งนี้ (ทดสอบย้อนหลัง 1เดือน กลยุทธ์เป็นไปตามกลไกการเคลื่อนไหวของราคาทองคำโลกมากที่สุด) พบกันในโบรคเกอร์ชั้นนำทั้งแพลทฟอร์ม MT4, MT5
    May the new year bless you with health, wealth, and happiness. ขอให้มีสุขภาพที่ดี ร่ำรวย และมีความสุขมากๆ ในปีใหม่นี้ MRP PEACOCK10 Ai Robot พร้อมรันระบบในวันพรุ่งนี้ (ทดสอบย้อนหลัง 1เดือน กลยุทธ์เป็นไปตามกลไกการเคลื่อนไหวของราคาทองคำโลกมากที่สุด) พบกันในโบรคเกอร์ชั้นนำทั้งแพลทฟอร์ม MT4, MT5
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  • 💖🎁💐🎉🌟May the new year bless you with health, wealth, and happiness.
    ขอให้ปีใหม่นี้คุณมีสุขภาพแข็งแรง ร่ำรวยเงินทองและมีความสุขมาก ๆ นะครับ.💝💞🌺🎈🎊✨️ #สวัสดีปีใหม่ #สวัสดีปีใหม่2025 #สวัสดีปีใหม่2568 #ความรัก #ความสุข #สุขภาพแข็งแรง #ร่ํารวย #hny2025 #happynewyear2025 #happiness #helthy #wealthy #lovely
    💖🎁💐🎉🌟May the new year bless you with health, wealth, and happiness. ขอให้ปีใหม่นี้คุณมีสุขภาพแข็งแรง ร่ำรวยเงินทองและมีความสุขมาก ๆ นะครับ.💝💞🌺🎈🎊✨️ #สวัสดีปีใหม่ #สวัสดีปีใหม่2025 #สวัสดีปีใหม่2568 #ความรัก #ความสุข #สุขภาพแข็งแรง #ร่ํารวย #hny2025 #happynewyear2025 #happiness #helthy #wealthy #lovely
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  • สวัสดีปีใหม่ ๒๕๖๘ 🎉
    ขอให้เป็นปีที่ดี มีแต่ความสุข สุขภาพร่างกายแข็งแรง โชคดี มั่งคั่ง ร่ำรวย มีกินมีใช้ตลอดปีค่ะ 🙏🏼✨

    บ้านไร่นาโสก อ.เมือง จ.มุกดาหาร 🇹🇭✨

    Happy New Year 2025 🎉
    May this year be a good one, full of happiness, good health, good luck, wealth, and prosperity throughout the year 🙏🏼✨

    Banrai Nasok Mukdahan 🇹🇭✨
    สวัสดีปีใหม่ ๒๕๖๘ 🎉 ขอให้เป็นปีที่ดี มีแต่ความสุข สุขภาพร่างกายแข็งแรง โชคดี มั่งคั่ง ร่ำรวย มีกินมีใช้ตลอดปีค่ะ 🙏🏼✨ บ้านไร่นาโสก อ.เมือง จ.มุกดาหาร 🇹🇭✨ Happy New Year 2025 🎉 May this year be a good one, full of happiness, good health, good luck, wealth, and prosperity throughout the year 🙏🏼✨ Banrai Nasok Mukdahan 🇹🇭✨
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  • สวัสดีปีใหม่ ๒๕๖๘ 🎉
    ขอให้เป็นปีที่ดี มีแต่ความสุข สุขภาพร่างกายแข็งแรง โชคดี มั่งคั่ง ร่ำรวย มีกินมีใช้ตลอดปีค่ะ 🙏🏼✨

    บ้านไร่นาโสก อ.เมือง จ.มุกดาหาร 🇹🇭✨

    Happy New Year 2025 🎉
    May this year be a good one, full of happiness, good health, good luck, wealth, and prosperity throughout the year 🙏🏼✨

    Banrai Nasok Mukdahan 🇹🇭✨
    สวัสดีปีใหม่ ๒๕๖๘ 🎉 ขอให้เป็นปีที่ดี มีแต่ความสุข สุขภาพร่างกายแข็งแรง โชคดี มั่งคั่ง ร่ำรวย มีกินมีใช้ตลอดปีค่ะ 🙏🏼✨ บ้านไร่นาโสก อ.เมือง จ.มุกดาหาร 🇹🇭✨ Happy New Year 2025 🎉 May this year be a good one, full of happiness, good health, good luck, wealth, and prosperity throughout the year 🙏🏼✨ Banrai Nasok Mukdahan 🇹🇭✨
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  • สวัสดีปีใหม่ ๒๕๖๘ 🎉
    ขอให้เป็นปีที่ดี มีแต่ความสุข สุขภาพร่างกายแข็งแรง โชคดี มั่งคั่ง ร่ำรวย มีกินมีใช้ตลอดปี 🙏🏼✨

    บ้านไร่นาโสก อ.เมือง จ.มุกดาหาร 🇹🇭✨

    Happy New Year 2025 🎉
    May this year be a good one, full of happiness, good health, good luck, wealth, and prosperity throughout the year 🙏🏼✨

    Banrai Nasok Mukdahan 🇹🇭✨
    สวัสดีปีใหม่ ๒๕๖๘ 🎉 ขอให้เป็นปีที่ดี มีแต่ความสุข สุขภาพร่างกายแข็งแรง โชคดี มั่งคั่ง ร่ำรวย มีกินมีใช้ตลอดปี 🙏🏼✨ บ้านไร่นาโสก อ.เมือง จ.มุกดาหาร 🇹🇭✨ Happy New Year 2025 🎉 May this year be a good one, full of happiness, good health, good luck, wealth, and prosperity throughout the year 🙏🏼✨ Banrai Nasok Mukdahan 🇹🇭✨
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  • # True Meditation: Training the Mind Without Attachment---## Understanding Meditation: Beyond Sitting in SilenceTrue meditation isn't merely about sitting still or repetitive actions like watching your breath for ten or twenty minutes each day. Rather, it's about cultivating awareness of every mental movement, whether it's breathing or even mind-wandering.## Valuing Every BreathA person with concentration appreciates every breath, both long and short, because awareness of breathing prevents the mind from scattering in different directions. When we value each moment of breathing, it helps stabilize the mind naturally. Mental wandering gradually diminishes as we learn to recognize and understand it.## Embracing Mental WanderingTrue meditation doesn't mean forcing the mind to be calm at all times. Instead, it means acknowledging and accepting moments when the mind wanders. When we understand that mental wandering is an opportunity to observe and recognize our thoughts, every instance of distraction becomes an important lesson in developing mindfulness. When the mind doesn't get lost in wandering thoughts and doesn't identify with them, it naturally returns to tranquility in the long term.## Practicing Meditation in Every MomentTrue meditation isn't just about sitting with closed eyes—it's about "keeping your eyes open and remaining aware throughout life." Practicing meditation in every moment means maintaining mindfulness in all actions, whether walking, eating, or speaking. Simply by staying present with whatever we're doing in the moment, life becomes filled with peace and balance.## Living Life MeaningfullyMeditation isn't about escaping from life or merely retreating from social chaos. Rather, it's about training ourselves to make every moment valuable. By practicing awareness of what arises in the mind, every minute of life becomes meaningful and worthwhile.## Conclusion: Meditation in Daily LifeTrue meditation doesn't come from intentionally practicing for brief periods on certain days. Instead, it's about cultivating mindfulness in every moment of life, seeing value in every movement of mind and body, whether it's breathing, working, or even conversing. Training the mind to remain peaceful in all situations brings genuine happiness and enables us to live life more meaningfully and valuably each day.
    # True Meditation: Training the Mind Without Attachment---## Understanding Meditation: Beyond Sitting in SilenceTrue meditation isn't merely about sitting still or repetitive actions like watching your breath for ten or twenty minutes each day. Rather, it's about cultivating awareness of every mental movement, whether it's breathing or even mind-wandering.## Valuing Every BreathA person with concentration appreciates every breath, both long and short, because awareness of breathing prevents the mind from scattering in different directions. When we value each moment of breathing, it helps stabilize the mind naturally. Mental wandering gradually diminishes as we learn to recognize and understand it.## Embracing Mental WanderingTrue meditation doesn't mean forcing the mind to be calm at all times. Instead, it means acknowledging and accepting moments when the mind wanders. When we understand that mental wandering is an opportunity to observe and recognize our thoughts, every instance of distraction becomes an important lesson in developing mindfulness. When the mind doesn't get lost in wandering thoughts and doesn't identify with them, it naturally returns to tranquility in the long term.## Practicing Meditation in Every MomentTrue meditation isn't just about sitting with closed eyes—it's about "keeping your eyes open and remaining aware throughout life." Practicing meditation in every moment means maintaining mindfulness in all actions, whether walking, eating, or speaking. Simply by staying present with whatever we're doing in the moment, life becomes filled with peace and balance.## Living Life MeaningfullyMeditation isn't about escaping from life or merely retreating from social chaos. Rather, it's about training ourselves to make every moment valuable. By practicing awareness of what arises in the mind, every minute of life becomes meaningful and worthwhile.## Conclusion: Meditation in Daily LifeTrue meditation doesn't come from intentionally practicing for brief periods on certain days. Instead, it's about cultivating mindfulness in every moment of life, seeing value in every movement of mind and body, whether it's breathing, working, or even conversing. Training the mind to remain peaceful in all situations brings genuine happiness and enables us to live life more meaningfully and valuably each day.
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  • You are not responsible for other people's happiness.Let Them be unhappy.🍁🍃🍂🌿🍁🍀🍂🌱🍁CR: Mel Robbins
    You are not responsible for other people's happiness.Let Them be unhappy.🍁🍃🍂🌿🍁🍀🍂🌱🍁CR: Mel Robbins
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  • แสงแห่งปัญญา🌼แสงปัญญาสว่างไกลกว่าแสงทองเผยความจริงลับล่องสิ้นหมองมัวดับความหลงกิเลสลวงที่พันพัวปลดใจชั่วจากตัณหาพาชีวาสุขลวงหลอกดั่งฝันพลันจางสิ้นสุขจอมปลอมสูญสิ้นทุกถิ่นหล้าสุขแท้จริงอยู่ในใจเบิกตาเดินตามธรรมพาไปสู่สุขงามถาวร บุญญวรรณ#BYIAgalicoOracleTarot #tarotwisdomheritage The Light of Wisdom🌼The light of wisdom shines brighter than the sun,Revealing truth where illusions are undone.It dispels darkness and deceit that binds,Freeing the heart from desires of all kinds.False joy fades like dreams that quickly dissolve,Pleasures fleeting, unable to resolve.True happiness lies in awakened sight,Guided forever by the Dharma's light.Thaworn Boonyawan
    แสงแห่งปัญญา🌼แสงปัญญาสว่างไกลกว่าแสงทองเผยความจริงลับล่องสิ้นหมองมัวดับความหลงกิเลสลวงที่พันพัวปลดใจชั่วจากตัณหาพาชีวาสุขลวงหลอกดั่งฝันพลันจางสิ้นสุขจอมปลอมสูญสิ้นทุกถิ่นหล้าสุขแท้จริงอยู่ในใจเบิกตาเดินตามธรรมพาไปสู่สุขงามถาวร บุญญวรรณ#BYIAgalicoOracleTarot #tarotwisdomheritage The Light of Wisdom🌼The light of wisdom shines brighter than the sun,Revealing truth where illusions are undone.It dispels darkness and deceit that binds,Freeing the heart from desires of all kinds.False joy fades like dreams that quickly dissolve,Pleasures fleeting, unable to resolve.True happiness lies in awakened sight,Guided forever by the Dharma's light.Thaworn Boonyawan
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  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cbYTHIphoM
    บทสนทนาเทศกาลลอยกระทง
    (คลิกอ่านเพิ่มเติม เพื่ออ่านบทสนทนาภาษาอังกฤษและไทย และคำศัพท์น่ารู้)
    แบบทดสอบการฟังภาษาอังกฤษ จากบทสนทนาเทศกาลลอยกระทง
    มีคำถาม 5 ข้อหลังฟังเสร็จ เพื่อทดสอบการฟังภาษาอังกฤษของคุณ

    #บทสนทนาภาษาอังกฤษ #ฝึกฟังภาษาอังกฤษ #ลอยกระทง

    The conversations from the clip :

    Boy: This is incredible! The river is full of glowing krathongs, and there’s so much happening around us.
    Girl: I know! Look at all the food stalls. The smell of grilled satay and pad Thai is amazing!
    Boy: I’m definitely going to try some food later. But first, let’s float our krathongs. Have you made a wish?
    Girl: Yes, I wished for peace and happiness in my life. What about you?
    Boy: I wished for a wonderful year of travel and adventure! This festival feels so magical.
    Girl: It really does! The atmosphere is so lively with all the lights, the music, and the crowds. I love it!
    Boy: Me too! And the traditional Thai dance performances are so beautiful. Do you want to watch one later?
    Girl: Absolutely! I also want to try those sugarcane juice drinks. They look so refreshing.
    Boy: I had one earlier! It’s sweet and so refreshing after the hot weather. We should get another one.
    Girl: I definitely will. And look over there! There’s a game booth where you can throw rings at bottles. It looks fun!
    Boy: I’ve never played that game before. Do you want to try it?
    Girl: Let’s do it! I’m feeling lucky tonight. Oh, look, they’re also selling glowing toys and lanterns!
    Boy: That would make such a cute souvenir. We should get one before we leave.
    Girl: For sure! This is such an unforgettable experience. I’m so glad we’re here together.

    เด็กผู้ชาย: นี่มันน่าทึ่งจริง ๆ! แม่น้ำเต็มไปด้วยกระทงเรืองแสง แถมยังมีอะไรเกิดขึ้นรอบตัวเราเต็มไปหมดเลย
    เด็กผู้หญิง: ใช่เลย! ดูสิ มีร้านขายอาหารเต็มไปหมด กลิ่นของสะเต๊ะย่างกับผัดไทยหอมมาก!
    เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันจะลองชิมอาหารทีหลังแน่นอน แต่ก่อนอื่นเรามาลอยกระทงกันก่อน คุณอธิษฐานหรือยัง?
    เด็กผู้หญิง: อธิษฐานแล้ว ฉันขอให้ชีวิตมีแต่ความสงบสุขและความสุข แล้วคุณล่ะ?
    เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันขอให้ปีนี้เป็นปีแห่งการเดินทางและการผจญภัยที่ยอดเยี่ยม! เทศกาลนี้ให้ความรู้สึกมหัศจรรย์มากเลย
    เด็กผู้หญิง: จริงด้วย! บรรยากาศคึกคักไปด้วยแสงไฟ เสียงดนตรี และผู้คนมากมาย ฉันชอบจัง!
    เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันก็เหมือนกัน! การแสดงรำไทยแบบดั้งเดิมก็สวยงามมาก คุณอยากดูไหม?
    เด็กผู้หญิง: อยากมาก! ฉันก็อยากลองน้ำอ้อยที่ขายอยู่ด้วย ดูแล้วน่าจะสดชื่นมาก ๆ
    เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันเพิ่งลองไปตอนบ่ายเอง! รสหวานและสดชื่นสุด ๆ หลังจากเจออากาศร้อน เราน่าจะซื้อมาดื่มกันอีกนะ
    เด็กผู้หญิง: แน่นอน เดี๋ยวจะไปซื้อเลย ดูนั่นสิ! มีซุ้มเกมที่ให้โยนห่วงใส่ขวดด้วย ดูสนุกนะ!
    เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันยังไม่เคยเล่นเกมนี้เลย คุณอยากลองไหม?
    เด็กผู้หญิง: ลองกันเถอะ! คืนนี้รู้สึกโชคดีจัง โอ้ ดูนั่นสิ! พวกเขายังขายของเล่นและโคมไฟเรืองแสงด้วยนะ!
    เด็กผู้ชาย: อันนั้นเป็นของที่ระลึกที่น่ารักมาก เราควรจะซื้อติดมือก่อนกลับบ้าน
    เด็กผู้หญิง: แน่นอน! นี่เป็นประสบการณ์ที่ไม่มีวันลืมจริง ๆ ฉันดีใจมากที่เราได้มาอยู่ที่นี่ด้วยกัน

    Vocabulary (คำศัพท์น่ารู้)

    Incredible (อิน-เครด-ดิเบิล) adj. แปลว่า น่าทึ่ง
    River (ริฟ-เวอะ) n. แปลว่า แม่น้ำ
    Glowing (โกล-วิง) adj. แปลว่า ส่องแสง
    Stall (สตอล) n. แปลว่า ร้านเล็ก ๆ
    Smell (สเมล) n./v. แปลว่า กลิ่น / ได้กลิ่น
    Grilled (กริล-ด) adj. แปลว่า ย่าง
    Magical (แมจ-จิ-เคิล) adj. แปลว่า มหัศจรรย์
    Atmosphere (แอท-เมิส-เฟียร์) n. แปลว่า บรรยากาศ
    Crowds (เคราดส์) n. แปลว่า ฝูงชน
    Performance (เพอะ-ฟอร์-เมินซ) n. แปลว่า การแสดง
    Refreshing (รี-เฟรช-ชิง) adj. แปลว่า สดชื่น
    Weather (เวธ-เธอะ) n. แปลว่า สภาพอากาศ
    Booth (บูธ) n. แปลว่า ซุ้ม / บูธ
    Lucky (ลัค-คี) adj. แปลว่า โชคดี
    Unforgettable (อัน-เฟอะ-เก็ท-ทะ-เบิล) adj. แปลว่า น่าจดจำ / ไม่มีวันลืม
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cbYTHIphoM บทสนทนาเทศกาลลอยกระทง (คลิกอ่านเพิ่มเติม เพื่ออ่านบทสนทนาภาษาอังกฤษและไทย และคำศัพท์น่ารู้) แบบทดสอบการฟังภาษาอังกฤษ จากบทสนทนาเทศกาลลอยกระทง มีคำถาม 5 ข้อหลังฟังเสร็จ เพื่อทดสอบการฟังภาษาอังกฤษของคุณ #บทสนทนาภาษาอังกฤษ #ฝึกฟังภาษาอังกฤษ #ลอยกระทง The conversations from the clip : Boy: This is incredible! The river is full of glowing krathongs, and there’s so much happening around us. Girl: I know! Look at all the food stalls. The smell of grilled satay and pad Thai is amazing! Boy: I’m definitely going to try some food later. But first, let’s float our krathongs. Have you made a wish? Girl: Yes, I wished for peace and happiness in my life. What about you? Boy: I wished for a wonderful year of travel and adventure! This festival feels so magical. Girl: It really does! The atmosphere is so lively with all the lights, the music, and the crowds. I love it! Boy: Me too! And the traditional Thai dance performances are so beautiful. Do you want to watch one later? Girl: Absolutely! I also want to try those sugarcane juice drinks. They look so refreshing. Boy: I had one earlier! It’s sweet and so refreshing after the hot weather. We should get another one. Girl: I definitely will. And look over there! There’s a game booth where you can throw rings at bottles. It looks fun! Boy: I’ve never played that game before. Do you want to try it? Girl: Let’s do it! I’m feeling lucky tonight. Oh, look, they’re also selling glowing toys and lanterns! Boy: That would make such a cute souvenir. We should get one before we leave. Girl: For sure! This is such an unforgettable experience. I’m so glad we’re here together. เด็กผู้ชาย: นี่มันน่าทึ่งจริง ๆ! แม่น้ำเต็มไปด้วยกระทงเรืองแสง แถมยังมีอะไรเกิดขึ้นรอบตัวเราเต็มไปหมดเลย เด็กผู้หญิง: ใช่เลย! ดูสิ มีร้านขายอาหารเต็มไปหมด กลิ่นของสะเต๊ะย่างกับผัดไทยหอมมาก! เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันจะลองชิมอาหารทีหลังแน่นอน แต่ก่อนอื่นเรามาลอยกระทงกันก่อน คุณอธิษฐานหรือยัง? เด็กผู้หญิง: อธิษฐานแล้ว ฉันขอให้ชีวิตมีแต่ความสงบสุขและความสุข แล้วคุณล่ะ? เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันขอให้ปีนี้เป็นปีแห่งการเดินทางและการผจญภัยที่ยอดเยี่ยม! เทศกาลนี้ให้ความรู้สึกมหัศจรรย์มากเลย เด็กผู้หญิง: จริงด้วย! บรรยากาศคึกคักไปด้วยแสงไฟ เสียงดนตรี และผู้คนมากมาย ฉันชอบจัง! เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันก็เหมือนกัน! การแสดงรำไทยแบบดั้งเดิมก็สวยงามมาก คุณอยากดูไหม? เด็กผู้หญิง: อยากมาก! ฉันก็อยากลองน้ำอ้อยที่ขายอยู่ด้วย ดูแล้วน่าจะสดชื่นมาก ๆ เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันเพิ่งลองไปตอนบ่ายเอง! รสหวานและสดชื่นสุด ๆ หลังจากเจออากาศร้อน เราน่าจะซื้อมาดื่มกันอีกนะ เด็กผู้หญิง: แน่นอน เดี๋ยวจะไปซื้อเลย ดูนั่นสิ! มีซุ้มเกมที่ให้โยนห่วงใส่ขวดด้วย ดูสนุกนะ! เด็กผู้ชาย: ฉันยังไม่เคยเล่นเกมนี้เลย คุณอยากลองไหม? เด็กผู้หญิง: ลองกันเถอะ! คืนนี้รู้สึกโชคดีจัง โอ้ ดูนั่นสิ! พวกเขายังขายของเล่นและโคมไฟเรืองแสงด้วยนะ! เด็กผู้ชาย: อันนั้นเป็นของที่ระลึกที่น่ารักมาก เราควรจะซื้อติดมือก่อนกลับบ้าน เด็กผู้หญิง: แน่นอน! นี่เป็นประสบการณ์ที่ไม่มีวันลืมจริง ๆ ฉันดีใจมากที่เราได้มาอยู่ที่นี่ด้วยกัน Vocabulary (คำศัพท์น่ารู้) Incredible (อิน-เครด-ดิเบิล) adj. แปลว่า น่าทึ่ง River (ริฟ-เวอะ) n. แปลว่า แม่น้ำ Glowing (โกล-วิง) adj. แปลว่า ส่องแสง Stall (สตอล) n. แปลว่า ร้านเล็ก ๆ Smell (สเมล) n./v. แปลว่า กลิ่น / ได้กลิ่น Grilled (กริล-ด) adj. แปลว่า ย่าง Magical (แมจ-จิ-เคิล) adj. แปลว่า มหัศจรรย์ Atmosphere (แอท-เมิส-เฟียร์) n. แปลว่า บรรยากาศ Crowds (เคราดส์) n. แปลว่า ฝูงชน Performance (เพอะ-ฟอร์-เมินซ) n. แปลว่า การแสดง Refreshing (รี-เฟรช-ชิง) adj. แปลว่า สดชื่น Weather (เวธ-เธอะ) n. แปลว่า สภาพอากาศ Booth (บูธ) n. แปลว่า ซุ้ม / บูธ Lucky (ลัค-คี) adj. แปลว่า โชคดี Unforgettable (อัน-เฟอะ-เก็ท-ทะ-เบิล) adj. แปลว่า น่าจดจำ / ไม่มีวันลืม
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    #MoodengMoodeng
    #innerradiancetarot
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    There's no need to chase after the spotlight, for true light shines from within. It radiates from pure innocence, sincerity, and a natural charm. With a heart full of warmth and a genuine smile for the world, the light of happiness will shine effortlessly.

    Thaworn Boonyawan
    ไม่จำเป็นต้องไขว่คว้าหิวแสง เพราะแท้จริงแล้ว แสงสว่างนั้นส่องออกมาเองจากภายใน จากความใสซื่อบริสุทธิ์ ไร้เดียงสา และความน่ารักอันเป็นธรรมชาติ เพียงแค่เรามีหัวใจที่จริงใจ ยิ้มให้กับโลกอย่างอบอุ่น แสงแห่งความสุขก็จะส่องสว่างโดยไม่ต้องพยายาม ถาวร บุญญวรรณ #MoodengMoodeng #innerradiancetarot #เพลงใหม่GMM There's no need to chase after the spotlight, for true light shines from within. It radiates from pure innocence, sincerity, and a natural charm. With a heart full of warmth and a genuine smile for the world, the light of happiness will shine effortlessly. Thaworn Boonyawan
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  • Words That Capture The Beauty And Charm Of English

    What makes a word beautiful? Often, it’s a combination of factors. It might be that the word is especially fun to say, or maybe it evokes a feeling or image that is particularly pleasing. The meaning of the word itself might also be beautiful, or it could refer to a beautiful idea. And, of course, sometimes you just really like a word for reasons that can’t be entirely explained.

    The author Henry James once said that summer afternoon was the most beautiful phrase in the English language. Ray Bradbury liked the word cinnamon. Tessa Hadley has expressed admiration for cochineal. Which words strike your fancy? Keep reading to learn more about 15 of the most beautiful words in English. Who knows? You might even find a new favorite.

    ephemeral
    Ephemeral means “lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory.” It’s both a lovely sounding word and one that’s frequently used to describe things that are beautiful or wonderful, but short lived.

    The painter tried to capture the ephemeral beauty of the autumn leaves.
    The word comes from the Greek word ephḗmeros, meaning “short-lived, lasting but a day.” Lucky for us, the word itself has lasted much longer than that. It’s been in use in English since the late 1500s.


    idyllic
    If you need a word for something beautiful and quaint, idyllic is here for you. Idyllic means “suitable for or suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple or rustic.” An idyll is a poem or prose describing pastoral or appealingly simple scenes.

    She returned home to the idyllic small town where she grew up.
    The word was first recorded in English in the late 1800s, though the noun form, idyll, has been in use since the 1590s. They derive from Greek eidýllion, or “a short pastoral poem.”


    serendipity
    How fortunate that serendipity just happens to be on this list. Serendipity is “an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.”

    The pirate knew that finding the treasure would require hard work and a bit of serendipity.
    This word was coined by author Horace Walpole. Serendipity is the ability possessed by the heroes of The Three Princes of Serendip, a fairytale he published in 1754. Fun fact: one of Walpole’s other stories, The Castle of Otranto, is believed to be the first Gothic novel. Seems Walpole was working with a bit of serendipity himself.


    gossamer
    Gossamer has a lovely sound and is used to describe lovely things. It means “something extremely light, flimsy, or delicate.”

    The butterfly fluttered on gossamer wings.
    Gossamer was first recorded in English in the late 1200s from the Middle English gos(s)esomer or gossummer, which means “a filmy substance made of cobwebs; fine filament; something trivial.” It’s still frequently used to describe delicate spider webs, like those seen covered in dew on a crisp fall morning.


    incandescent
    Incandescent means “intensely bright; brilliant,” and it’s been lighting up the English language since at least 1785.

    The night sky glittered with incandescent stars.
    Incandescent comes from the Latin incandēscere, or “to glow.” Of course, incandescent doesn’t have to something literally glows or is intensely bright. It can also be used to describe someone or something that has a brilliant, electrifying presence.


    diaphanous
    With its bright long i- sound and its soft ph-, diaphanous is one of those words that just feels nice to say. Diaphanous means “very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent.”

    The morning sunrise glowed through the diaphanous curtains.
    The word has been in use since the 17th century, and it works especially well for describing fabric or textures that are so thin and sheer they almost seem to glow with the light passing through them.


    sibilance
    Sibilance is one of the more pleasant-sounding words to say, and it’s used to describe sound. It means “a hissing quality of sound, or the hissing sound itself.”

    I dozed in the hammock to the ocean’s gentle sibilance.
    You could use this word to describe unpleasant hissing sounds, like malfunctioning electronics, or for something more beautiful, like in the example above. Plus, the word itself has a gentle hissing quality. Say it with us three times: sibilance, sibilance, sibilance. Ah, so soft and soothing.


    gloaming
    Gloaming is another word for “twilight; dusk,” and not only does it describe one of the most beautiful times of the day, but the word itself is also nice to say. It sounds very similar to glowing, and it has a magical quality.

    We walked through the forest and watched fireflies twinkle in the gloaming.
    The magical quality might have something to do with its age and origin. The word has been in use since before the year 1000, and it’s believed to be related to Old Norse glāmr, meaning “moon.”


    halcyon
    If you’re gazing out over a tranquil lake, halcyon might be the word that comes to mind. It means “calm; peaceful; tranquil,” and this word has a fascinating origin story.

    The halcyon weather made for a perfect day at the beach.
    Halcyon can be traced back to the Greek halkyṓn, a variant of alkyṓn, or “kingfisher.” In Greek mythology, Alkyone, or Alcyone, is the daughter of the God of the winds, Aeolus, and she was transformed into a kingfisher after throwing herself into the sea.


    ebullient
    Some things are just too wonderful to be contained. Ebullient is an adjective that means “overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited,” and it’s a word that practically sounds as joyful as its meaning.

    The ebullient young scientist couldn’t wait to share their latest discovery.
    Ebullient was first recorded in English in the late 1590s. It is associated with happiness and optimism. What’s not to love about a happy word like that?


    quixotic
    Quixotic is a charming word that means “extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable.” It comes from Miguel de Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote about a noble from La Mancha, Spain, who reads so many heroic romances that he becomes obsessed with the idea of being a knight.

    Her actions may seem quixotic, but they also speak to her courage and passion.
    By 1644, Quixote was used to describe “a person inspired by lofty and chivalrous but impractical ideals.” By the 18th century, the derivative adjective quixotic, which applies to both persons and actions, appeared.


    vivacity
    It’s infectious when someone has great enthusiasm and a zest for life. The word vivacity is similarly attractive. It means “liveliness; animation; sprightliness.”

    The legendary Julie Andrews may be best known for her inexhaustible vivacity.
    Vivacity is also a word English speakers have enjoyed for a very long time. It was first recorded in English in the 1400s.


    scintilla
    Scintilla doesn’t have the most beautiful meaning, but it’s certainly a satisfying and pretty word to say. The beginning syllable makes a hissing sound that is both soft and soothing, and the rest of the word seems to roll off the tongue.

    We don’t have a scintilla of doubt that words are powerful.
    Scintilla means “a minute particle, spark, trace.” It is a loan word from Latin, in which it means “spark.” It was first recorded in English in the late 1600s.


    lilt
    A lilt is a “rhythmic swing or cadence,” and the word has a soft, musical quality that matches its meaning. The origins of this word are unclear. It’s thought to come from the Middle English lulte, perhaps akin to the Dutch lul, meaning “pipe,” or lullen, “to lull.”

    She spoke with a soft Southern lilt that put me at ease.
    Lilt first appeared in English as early as 1300, and we’ve been swaying along ever since.

    Copyright 2024, XAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.
    Words That Capture The Beauty And Charm Of English What makes a word beautiful? Often, it’s a combination of factors. It might be that the word is especially fun to say, or maybe it evokes a feeling or image that is particularly pleasing. The meaning of the word itself might also be beautiful, or it could refer to a beautiful idea. And, of course, sometimes you just really like a word for reasons that can’t be entirely explained. The author Henry James once said that summer afternoon was the most beautiful phrase in the English language. Ray Bradbury liked the word cinnamon. Tessa Hadley has expressed admiration for cochineal. Which words strike your fancy? Keep reading to learn more about 15 of the most beautiful words in English. Who knows? You might even find a new favorite. ephemeral Ephemeral means “lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory.” It’s both a lovely sounding word and one that’s frequently used to describe things that are beautiful or wonderful, but short lived. The painter tried to capture the ephemeral beauty of the autumn leaves. The word comes from the Greek word ephḗmeros, meaning “short-lived, lasting but a day.” Lucky for us, the word itself has lasted much longer than that. It’s been in use in English since the late 1500s. idyllic If you need a word for something beautiful and quaint, idyllic is here for you. Idyllic means “suitable for or suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple or rustic.” An idyll is a poem or prose describing pastoral or appealingly simple scenes. She returned home to the idyllic small town where she grew up. The word was first recorded in English in the late 1800s, though the noun form, idyll, has been in use since the 1590s. They derive from Greek eidýllion, or “a short pastoral poem.” serendipity How fortunate that serendipity just happens to be on this list. Serendipity is “an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.” The pirate knew that finding the treasure would require hard work and a bit of serendipity. This word was coined by author Horace Walpole. Serendipity is the ability possessed by the heroes of The Three Princes of Serendip, a fairytale he published in 1754. Fun fact: one of Walpole’s other stories, The Castle of Otranto, is believed to be the first Gothic novel. Seems Walpole was working with a bit of serendipity himself. gossamer Gossamer has a lovely sound and is used to describe lovely things. It means “something extremely light, flimsy, or delicate.” The butterfly fluttered on gossamer wings. Gossamer was first recorded in English in the late 1200s from the Middle English gos(s)esomer or gossummer, which means “a filmy substance made of cobwebs; fine filament; something trivial.” It’s still frequently used to describe delicate spider webs, like those seen covered in dew on a crisp fall morning. incandescent Incandescent means “intensely bright; brilliant,” and it’s been lighting up the English language since at least 1785. The night sky glittered with incandescent stars. Incandescent comes from the Latin incandēscere, or “to glow.” Of course, incandescent doesn’t have to something literally glows or is intensely bright. It can also be used to describe someone or something that has a brilliant, electrifying presence. diaphanous With its bright long i- sound and its soft ph-, diaphanous is one of those words that just feels nice to say. Diaphanous means “very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent.” The morning sunrise glowed through the diaphanous curtains. The word has been in use since the 17th century, and it works especially well for describing fabric or textures that are so thin and sheer they almost seem to glow with the light passing through them. sibilance Sibilance is one of the more pleasant-sounding words to say, and it’s used to describe sound. It means “a hissing quality of sound, or the hissing sound itself.” I dozed in the hammock to the ocean’s gentle sibilance. You could use this word to describe unpleasant hissing sounds, like malfunctioning electronics, or for something more beautiful, like in the example above. Plus, the word itself has a gentle hissing quality. Say it with us three times: sibilance, sibilance, sibilance. Ah, so soft and soothing. gloaming Gloaming is another word for “twilight; dusk,” and not only does it describe one of the most beautiful times of the day, but the word itself is also nice to say. It sounds very similar to glowing, and it has a magical quality. We walked through the forest and watched fireflies twinkle in the gloaming. The magical quality might have something to do with its age and origin. The word has been in use since before the year 1000, and it’s believed to be related to Old Norse glāmr, meaning “moon.” halcyon If you’re gazing out over a tranquil lake, halcyon might be the word that comes to mind. It means “calm; peaceful; tranquil,” and this word has a fascinating origin story. The halcyon weather made for a perfect day at the beach. Halcyon can be traced back to the Greek halkyṓn, a variant of alkyṓn, or “kingfisher.” In Greek mythology, Alkyone, or Alcyone, is the daughter of the God of the winds, Aeolus, and she was transformed into a kingfisher after throwing herself into the sea. ebullient Some things are just too wonderful to be contained. Ebullient is an adjective that means “overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited,” and it’s a word that practically sounds as joyful as its meaning. The ebullient young scientist couldn’t wait to share their latest discovery. Ebullient was first recorded in English in the late 1590s. It is associated with happiness and optimism. What’s not to love about a happy word like that? quixotic Quixotic is a charming word that means “extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable.” It comes from Miguel de Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote about a noble from La Mancha, Spain, who reads so many heroic romances that he becomes obsessed with the idea of being a knight. Her actions may seem quixotic, but they also speak to her courage and passion. By 1644, Quixote was used to describe “a person inspired by lofty and chivalrous but impractical ideals.” By the 18th century, the derivative adjective quixotic, which applies to both persons and actions, appeared. vivacity It’s infectious when someone has great enthusiasm and a zest for life. The word vivacity is similarly attractive. It means “liveliness; animation; sprightliness.” The legendary Julie Andrews may be best known for her inexhaustible vivacity. Vivacity is also a word English speakers have enjoyed for a very long time. It was first recorded in English in the 1400s. scintilla Scintilla doesn’t have the most beautiful meaning, but it’s certainly a satisfying and pretty word to say. The beginning syllable makes a hissing sound that is both soft and soothing, and the rest of the word seems to roll off the tongue. We don’t have a scintilla of doubt that words are powerful. Scintilla means “a minute particle, spark, trace.” It is a loan word from Latin, in which it means “spark.” It was first recorded in English in the late 1600s. lilt A lilt is a “rhythmic swing or cadence,” and the word has a soft, musical quality that matches its meaning. The origins of this word are unclear. It’s thought to come from the Middle English lulte, perhaps akin to the Dutch lul, meaning “pipe,” or lullen, “to lull.” She spoke with a soft Southern lilt that put me at ease. Lilt first appeared in English as early as 1300, and we’ve been swaying along ever since. Copyright 2024, XAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.
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  • Understand The Difference Between Ethos, Pathos, And Logos To Make Your Point

    During an argument, people will often say whatever is necessary to win. If that is the case, they would certainly need to understand the three modes of persuasion, also commonly known as the three rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. In short, these three words refer to three main methods that a person can use to speak or write persuasively. As you’re about to find out, the modes of persuasion are important because a speaker who knows how to effectively use them will have a significant advantage over someone who doesn’t.

    The terms ethos, pathos, and logos and the theory of their use can be traced back to ancient Greece to the philosophy of Aristotle. Aristotle used these three concepts in his explanations of rhetoric, or the art of influencing the thought and conduct of an audience. For Aristotle, the three modes of persuasion specifically referred to the three major parts of an argument: the speaker (ethos), the argument itself (logos), and the audience (pathos). In particular, Aristotle focused on the speaker’s character, the logic and reason presented by an argument, and the emotional impact the argument had on an audience.

    While they have ancient roots, these modes of persuasion are alive and well today. Put simply, ethos refers to persuasion based on the credibility or authority of the speaker, pathos refers to persuasion based on emotion, and logos refers to persuasion based on logic or reason.

    By effectively using the three modes of persuasion with a large supply of rhetorical devices, a speaker or writer can become a master of rhetoric and win nearly any argument or win over any audience. Before they can do that, though, they must know exactly what ethos, pathos, and logos mean. Fortunately, we are going to look closely at each of these three ideas and see if they are really as effective as they are said to be.

    Quick summary

    Ethos, pathos, and logos are the three classical modes of persuasion that a person can use to speak or write persuasively. Specifically:

    ethos (character): known as “the appeal to authority” or “the appeal to credibility.” This is the method in which a person relies on their credibility or character when making an appeal or an argument.

    pathos (emotions): known as “the appeal to emotion.” Pathos refers to the method of trying to persuade an audience by eliciting some kind of emotional reaction.

    logos (logic): known as “the appeal to reason.” This method involves using facts and logical reasoning to support an argument and persuade an audience.


    What is ethos?

    The word ethos comes straight from Greek. In Greek, ethos literally translates to “habit,” “custom,” or “character.” Ethos is related to the words ethic and ethical, which are typically used to refer to behavior that is or isn’t acceptable for a particular person.

    In rhetoric, the word ethos is used to refer to the character or reputation of the speaker. As a rhetorical appeal, ethos is known as “the appeal to authority” or “the appeal to credibility.” When it comes to ethos, one important consideration is how the speaker carries themself and how they present themselves to the audience: Does it seem like they know what they are talking about? Do they even believe the words they are saying? Are they an expert? Do they have some experience or skills that tell us we should listen to them?

    Ethos is important in rhetoric because it often influences the opinion or mood of the audience. If a speaker seems unenthusiastic, unprepared, or inexperienced, the audience is more likely to discount the speaker’s argument regardless of what it even is. On the other hand, a knowledgeable, authoritative, confident speaker is much more likely to win an audience over.

    Ethos often depends on more than just the argument itself. For example, a speaker’s word choice, grammar, and diction also contribute to ethos; an audience may react more favorably toward a professional speaker who has a good grasp of industry jargon and enunciates clearly versus a speaker who lacks the necessary vocabulary and fails to enunciate. Ethos can also be influenced by nonverbal factors as well, such as posture, body language, eye contact, and even the speaker’s choice of clothing. For example, a military officer proudly wearing their uniform bedecked with medals will go a long way to establishing ethos without them saying a single word.

    Here as a simple example of ethos:

    “As a former mayor of this city, I believe we can solve this crisis if we band together.”
    The speaker uses ethos by alerting the audience of their credentials and experience. By doing so, they rely on their reputation to be more persuasive. This “as a…” method of establishing ethos is common, and you have probably seen it used in many persuasive advertisements and speeches.


    What is pathos?

    In Greek, pathos literally translates to “suffering, experience, or sensation.” The word pathos is related to the words pathetic, sympathy, and empathy, which all have to do with emotions or emotional connections. Aristotle used the word pathos to refer to the emotional impact that an argument had on an audience; this usage is still mainly how pathos is used in rhetoric today.

    As a rhetorical appeal, pathos is referred to as “the appeal to emotion.” Generally speaking, an author or speaker is using pathos when they are trying to persuade an audience by causing some kind of emotional reaction. When it comes to pathos, any and all emotions are on the table: sadness, fear, hope, joy, anger, lust, pity, etc.

    As you probably know from your own life, emotions are a powerful motivating factor. For this reason, relying on pathos is often a smart and effective strategy for persuading an audience. Both positive and negative emotions can heavily influence an audience: for example, an audience will want to support a speaker whose position will make them happy, a speaker who wants to end their sadness, or a speaker who is opposed to something that makes them angry.

    Here is a simple example of pathos:

    “Every day, the rainforests shrink and innocent animals are killed. We must do something about this calamitous trend before the planet we call our home is damaged beyond repair.”
    Here, the author is trying to win over an audience by making them feel sad, concerned, or afraid. The author’s choice of words like “innocent” and “calamitous” enforce the fact that they are trying to rely on pathos.


    What is logos?

    In Greek, the word logos literally translates to “word, reason, or discourse.” The word logos is related to many different words that have to do with reason, discourse, or knowledge, such as logic, logical, and any words that end in the suffixes -logy or -logue.

    As a mode of persuasion and rhetorical appeal, logos is often referred to as “the appeal to reason.” If a speaker or author is relying on logos, they are typically reciting facts or providing data and statistics that support their argument. In a manner of speaking, logos does away with all of the bells and whistles of ethos and pathos and cuts to the chase by trying to present a rational argument.

    Logos can be effective in arguments because, in theory, it is impossible to argue against truth and facts. An audience is more likely to agree with a speaker who can provide strong, factual evidence that shows their position is correct. On the flip side, an audience is less likely to support an argument that is flawed or entirely wrong. Going further, a speaker that presents a lot of supporting evidence and data to the audience is likely to come across as knowledgeable and someone to be listened to, which earns bonus points in ethos as well.

    While Aristotle clearly valued an argument based on reason very highly, we know that logos alone doesn’t always effectively persuade an audience. In your own life, you have likely seen a rational, correct speaker lose an argument to a charismatic, authoritative speaker who may not have the facts right.

    Here is a simple example of logos:

    “According to market research, sales of computer chips have increased by 300% in the last five years. Analysis of the industry tells us that the market share of computer chips is dominated by Asian manufacturers. It is clear that the Asian technology sector will continue to experience rapid growth for the foreseeable future.”
    In this paragraph, the author is using data, statistics, and logical reasoning to make their argument. They clearly hope to use logos to try to convince an audience to agree with them.

    Examples of ethos, pathos, and logos
    Ethos, pathos, and logos can all be employed to deliver compelling and persuasive arguments or to win over an audience. Let’s look at a variety of examples to see how different speakers and authors have turned to these modes of persuasion over the years.


    ethos

    “Come I to speak in Caesar’s funeral.
    He was my friend, faithful and just to me […] You all did see that on the Lupercal
    I thrice presented him a kingly crown,
    Which he did thrice refuse: was this ambition?”
    —Marc Antony, Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

    In this scene, Marc Antony is trying to win over the Roman people, so Shakespeare has Antony rely on ethos. Antony is establishing himself as both a person of authority in Rome (having the power to offer Caesar a crown) and an expert on Caesar’s true character (Antony was Caesar’s close friend and advisor).

    “During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar went on to create the world’s first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple’s current renaissance.”
    —Steve Jobs, 2005

    Here, Steve Jobs is providing his background–via humblebrag– of being a major figure in several different highly successful tech companies. Jobs is using ethos to provide substance to his words and make it clear to the audience that he knows what he is talking about and they should listen to him.


    pathos

    “Moreover, though you hate both him and his gifts with all your heart, yet pity the rest of the Achaeans who are being harassed in all their host; they will honour you as a god, and you will earn great glory at their hands. You might even kill Hector; he will come within your reach, for he is infatuated, and declares that not a Danaan whom the ships have brought can hold his own against him.”
    —Ulysses to Achilles, The Iliad by Homer

    In this plea, Ulysses is doing his best to pile on the pathos. In one paragraph, Ulysses is attempting to appeal to several of Achilles’s emotions: his hatred of Hector, his infamous stubborn pride, his sympathy for civilians, and his desire for vengeance.

    “I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells. Some of you have come from areas where your quest—quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality.”
    —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1963

    In this excerpt from his “I Have A Dream” speech, King is using pathos to accomplish two goals at once. First, he is connecting with his audience by making it clear is aware of their plight and suffering. Second, he is citing these examples to cause sadness or outrage in the audience. Both of these effects will make an audience interested in what he has to say and more likely to support his position.


    logos

    “Let it be remembered how powerful the influence of a single introduced tree or mammal has been shown to be. But in the case of an island, or of a country partly surrounded by barriers, into which new and better adapted forms could not freely enter, we should then have places in the economy of nature which would assuredly be better filled up if some of the original inhabitants were in some manner modified; for, had the area been open to immigration, these same places would have been seized on by intruders. In such case, every slight modification, which in the course of ages chanced to arise, and which in any way favoured the individuals of any of the species, by better adapting them to their altered conditions, would tend to be preserved; and natural selection would have free scope for the work of improvement.”
    —Charles Darwin, On the Origin of the Species, 1859

    In this passage, Darwin is using logos by presenting a rational argument in support of natural selection. Darwin connects natural selection to established scientific knowledge to argue that it makes logical sense that animals would adapt to better survive in their environment.

    “I often echo the point made by the climate scientist James Hansen: The accumulation of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases—some of which will envelop the planet for hundreds and possibly thousands of years—is now trapping as much extra energy daily as 500,000 Hiroshima-class atomic bombs would release every 24 hours. This is the crisis we face.”
    —Al Gore, “The Climate Crisis Is the Battle of Our Time, and We Can Win,” 2019

    In this call to action, Al Gore uses logos to attempt to convince his audience of the significance of climate change. In order to do this, Gore both cites an expert in the field and provides a scientifically accurate simile to explain the scale of the effect that greenhouse gases have on Earth’s atmosphere.


    What are mythos and kairos?

    Some modern scholars may also use terms mythos and kairos when discussing modes of persuasion or rhetoric in general.

    Aristotle used the term mythos to refer to the plot or story structure of Greek tragedies, i.e., how a playwright ordered the events of the story to affect the audience. Today, mythos is most often discussed as a literary or poetic term rather than a rhetorical one. However, mythos may rarely be referred to as the “appeal to culture” or the “appeal to myth” if it is treated as an additional mode of persuasion. According to this viewpoint, a speaker/writer is using mythos if they try to persuade an audience using shared cultural customs or societal values.

    A commonly cited example of mythos is King’s “I Have a Dream” speech quoted earlier. King says:

    “When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men—yes, black men as well as white men—would be guaranteed the ‘unalienable rights’ of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ ”

    Throughout the speech, King repeatedly uses American symbols and American history (mythos) to argue that all Americans should be outraged that Black Americans have been denied freedom and civil rights.

    Some modern scholars may also consider kairos as an additional mode of persuasion. Kairos is usually defined as referring to the specific time and place that a speaker chooses to deliver their speech. For written rhetoric, the “place” instead refers to the specific medium or publication in which a piece of writing appears.

    Unlike the other modes of persuasion, kairos relates to the context of a speech and how the appropriateness (or not) of a setting affects how effective a speaker is. Once again, King’s “I Have a Dream” speech is a great example of the use of kairos. This speech was delivered at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the end of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Clearly, King intended to use kairos to enhance the importance and timeliness of this landmark speech.

    Copyright 2024, XAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.
    Understand The Difference Between Ethos, Pathos, And Logos To Make Your Point During an argument, people will often say whatever is necessary to win. If that is the case, they would certainly need to understand the three modes of persuasion, also commonly known as the three rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. In short, these three words refer to three main methods that a person can use to speak or write persuasively. As you’re about to find out, the modes of persuasion are important because a speaker who knows how to effectively use them will have a significant advantage over someone who doesn’t. The terms ethos, pathos, and logos and the theory of their use can be traced back to ancient Greece to the philosophy of Aristotle. Aristotle used these three concepts in his explanations of rhetoric, or the art of influencing the thought and conduct of an audience. For Aristotle, the three modes of persuasion specifically referred to the three major parts of an argument: the speaker (ethos), the argument itself (logos), and the audience (pathos). In particular, Aristotle focused on the speaker’s character, the logic and reason presented by an argument, and the emotional impact the argument had on an audience. While they have ancient roots, these modes of persuasion are alive and well today. Put simply, ethos refers to persuasion based on the credibility or authority of the speaker, pathos refers to persuasion based on emotion, and logos refers to persuasion based on logic or reason. By effectively using the three modes of persuasion with a large supply of rhetorical devices, a speaker or writer can become a master of rhetoric and win nearly any argument or win over any audience. Before they can do that, though, they must know exactly what ethos, pathos, and logos mean. Fortunately, we are going to look closely at each of these three ideas and see if they are really as effective as they are said to be. Quick summary Ethos, pathos, and logos are the three classical modes of persuasion that a person can use to speak or write persuasively. Specifically: ethos (character): known as “the appeal to authority” or “the appeal to credibility.” This is the method in which a person relies on their credibility or character when making an appeal or an argument. pathos (emotions): known as “the appeal to emotion.” Pathos refers to the method of trying to persuade an audience by eliciting some kind of emotional reaction. logos (logic): known as “the appeal to reason.” This method involves using facts and logical reasoning to support an argument and persuade an audience. What is ethos? The word ethos comes straight from Greek. In Greek, ethos literally translates to “habit,” “custom,” or “character.” Ethos is related to the words ethic and ethical, which are typically used to refer to behavior that is or isn’t acceptable for a particular person. In rhetoric, the word ethos is used to refer to the character or reputation of the speaker. As a rhetorical appeal, ethos is known as “the appeal to authority” or “the appeal to credibility.” When it comes to ethos, one important consideration is how the speaker carries themself and how they present themselves to the audience: Does it seem like they know what they are talking about? Do they even believe the words they are saying? Are they an expert? Do they have some experience or skills that tell us we should listen to them? Ethos is important in rhetoric because it often influences the opinion or mood of the audience. If a speaker seems unenthusiastic, unprepared, or inexperienced, the audience is more likely to discount the speaker’s argument regardless of what it even is. On the other hand, a knowledgeable, authoritative, confident speaker is much more likely to win an audience over. Ethos often depends on more than just the argument itself. For example, a speaker’s word choice, grammar, and diction also contribute to ethos; an audience may react more favorably toward a professional speaker who has a good grasp of industry jargon and enunciates clearly versus a speaker who lacks the necessary vocabulary and fails to enunciate. Ethos can also be influenced by nonverbal factors as well, such as posture, body language, eye contact, and even the speaker’s choice of clothing. For example, a military officer proudly wearing their uniform bedecked with medals will go a long way to establishing ethos without them saying a single word. Here as a simple example of ethos: “As a former mayor of this city, I believe we can solve this crisis if we band together.” The speaker uses ethos by alerting the audience of their credentials and experience. By doing so, they rely on their reputation to be more persuasive. This “as a…” method of establishing ethos is common, and you have probably seen it used in many persuasive advertisements and speeches. What is pathos? In Greek, pathos literally translates to “suffering, experience, or sensation.” The word pathos is related to the words pathetic, sympathy, and empathy, which all have to do with emotions or emotional connections. Aristotle used the word pathos to refer to the emotional impact that an argument had on an audience; this usage is still mainly how pathos is used in rhetoric today. As a rhetorical appeal, pathos is referred to as “the appeal to emotion.” Generally speaking, an author or speaker is using pathos when they are trying to persuade an audience by causing some kind of emotional reaction. When it comes to pathos, any and all emotions are on the table: sadness, fear, hope, joy, anger, lust, pity, etc. As you probably know from your own life, emotions are a powerful motivating factor. For this reason, relying on pathos is often a smart and effective strategy for persuading an audience. Both positive and negative emotions can heavily influence an audience: for example, an audience will want to support a speaker whose position will make them happy, a speaker who wants to end their sadness, or a speaker who is opposed to something that makes them angry. Here is a simple example of pathos: “Every day, the rainforests shrink and innocent animals are killed. We must do something about this calamitous trend before the planet we call our home is damaged beyond repair.” Here, the author is trying to win over an audience by making them feel sad, concerned, or afraid. The author’s choice of words like “innocent” and “calamitous” enforce the fact that they are trying to rely on pathos. What is logos? In Greek, the word logos literally translates to “word, reason, or discourse.” The word logos is related to many different words that have to do with reason, discourse, or knowledge, such as logic, logical, and any words that end in the suffixes -logy or -logue. As a mode of persuasion and rhetorical appeal, logos is often referred to as “the appeal to reason.” If a speaker or author is relying on logos, they are typically reciting facts or providing data and statistics that support their argument. In a manner of speaking, logos does away with all of the bells and whistles of ethos and pathos and cuts to the chase by trying to present a rational argument. Logos can be effective in arguments because, in theory, it is impossible to argue against truth and facts. An audience is more likely to agree with a speaker who can provide strong, factual evidence that shows their position is correct. On the flip side, an audience is less likely to support an argument that is flawed or entirely wrong. Going further, a speaker that presents a lot of supporting evidence and data to the audience is likely to come across as knowledgeable and someone to be listened to, which earns bonus points in ethos as well. While Aristotle clearly valued an argument based on reason very highly, we know that logos alone doesn’t always effectively persuade an audience. In your own life, you have likely seen a rational, correct speaker lose an argument to a charismatic, authoritative speaker who may not have the facts right. Here is a simple example of logos: “According to market research, sales of computer chips have increased by 300% in the last five years. Analysis of the industry tells us that the market share of computer chips is dominated by Asian manufacturers. It is clear that the Asian technology sector will continue to experience rapid growth for the foreseeable future.” In this paragraph, the author is using data, statistics, and logical reasoning to make their argument. They clearly hope to use logos to try to convince an audience to agree with them. Examples of ethos, pathos, and logos Ethos, pathos, and logos can all be employed to deliver compelling and persuasive arguments or to win over an audience. Let’s look at a variety of examples to see how different speakers and authors have turned to these modes of persuasion over the years. ethos “Come I to speak in Caesar’s funeral. He was my friend, faithful and just to me […] You all did see that on the Lupercal I thrice presented him a kingly crown, Which he did thrice refuse: was this ambition?” —Marc Antony, Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare In this scene, Marc Antony is trying to win over the Roman people, so Shakespeare has Antony rely on ethos. Antony is establishing himself as both a person of authority in Rome (having the power to offer Caesar a crown) and an expert on Caesar’s true character (Antony was Caesar’s close friend and advisor). “During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar went on to create the world’s first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple’s current renaissance.” —Steve Jobs, 2005 Here, Steve Jobs is providing his background–via humblebrag– of being a major figure in several different highly successful tech companies. Jobs is using ethos to provide substance to his words and make it clear to the audience that he knows what he is talking about and they should listen to him. pathos “Moreover, though you hate both him and his gifts with all your heart, yet pity the rest of the Achaeans who are being harassed in all their host; they will honour you as a god, and you will earn great glory at their hands. You might even kill Hector; he will come within your reach, for he is infatuated, and declares that not a Danaan whom the ships have brought can hold his own against him.” —Ulysses to Achilles, The Iliad by Homer In this plea, Ulysses is doing his best to pile on the pathos. In one paragraph, Ulysses is attempting to appeal to several of Achilles’s emotions: his hatred of Hector, his infamous stubborn pride, his sympathy for civilians, and his desire for vengeance. “I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells. Some of you have come from areas where your quest—quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1963 In this excerpt from his “I Have A Dream” speech, King is using pathos to accomplish two goals at once. First, he is connecting with his audience by making it clear is aware of their plight and suffering. Second, he is citing these examples to cause sadness or outrage in the audience. Both of these effects will make an audience interested in what he has to say and more likely to support his position. logos “Let it be remembered how powerful the influence of a single introduced tree or mammal has been shown to be. But in the case of an island, or of a country partly surrounded by barriers, into which new and better adapted forms could not freely enter, we should then have places in the economy of nature which would assuredly be better filled up if some of the original inhabitants were in some manner modified; for, had the area been open to immigration, these same places would have been seized on by intruders. In such case, every slight modification, which in the course of ages chanced to arise, and which in any way favoured the individuals of any of the species, by better adapting them to their altered conditions, would tend to be preserved; and natural selection would have free scope for the work of improvement.” —Charles Darwin, On the Origin of the Species, 1859 In this passage, Darwin is using logos by presenting a rational argument in support of natural selection. Darwin connects natural selection to established scientific knowledge to argue that it makes logical sense that animals would adapt to better survive in their environment. “I often echo the point made by the climate scientist James Hansen: The accumulation of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases—some of which will envelop the planet for hundreds and possibly thousands of years—is now trapping as much extra energy daily as 500,000 Hiroshima-class atomic bombs would release every 24 hours. This is the crisis we face.” —Al Gore, “The Climate Crisis Is the Battle of Our Time, and We Can Win,” 2019 In this call to action, Al Gore uses logos to attempt to convince his audience of the significance of climate change. In order to do this, Gore both cites an expert in the field and provides a scientifically accurate simile to explain the scale of the effect that greenhouse gases have on Earth’s atmosphere. What are mythos and kairos? Some modern scholars may also use terms mythos and kairos when discussing modes of persuasion or rhetoric in general. Aristotle used the term mythos to refer to the plot or story structure of Greek tragedies, i.e., how a playwright ordered the events of the story to affect the audience. Today, mythos is most often discussed as a literary or poetic term rather than a rhetorical one. However, mythos may rarely be referred to as the “appeal to culture” or the “appeal to myth” if it is treated as an additional mode of persuasion. According to this viewpoint, a speaker/writer is using mythos if they try to persuade an audience using shared cultural customs or societal values. A commonly cited example of mythos is King’s “I Have a Dream” speech quoted earlier. King says: “When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men—yes, black men as well as white men—would be guaranteed the ‘unalienable rights’ of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ ” Throughout the speech, King repeatedly uses American symbols and American history (mythos) to argue that all Americans should be outraged that Black Americans have been denied freedom and civil rights. Some modern scholars may also consider kairos as an additional mode of persuasion. Kairos is usually defined as referring to the specific time and place that a speaker chooses to deliver their speech. For written rhetoric, the “place” instead refers to the specific medium or publication in which a piece of writing appears. Unlike the other modes of persuasion, kairos relates to the context of a speech and how the appropriateness (or not) of a setting affects how effective a speaker is. Once again, King’s “I Have a Dream” speech is a great example of the use of kairos. This speech was delivered at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the end of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Clearly, King intended to use kairos to enhance the importance and timeliness of this landmark speech. Copyright 2024, XAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.
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  • Happy Lunar New Year – Learn All About This Celebration!

    For millions of Asian Americans and Asian peoples around the world, the Lunar New Year is a time to gather with family, start the year off right, and eat a lot of delicious food. Like, a lot. One of the biggest holidays in East Asia, the Lunar New Year will fall on February 1, 2022 in 2022. Because it’s based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, it’s also often called Chinese New Year.

    While you may be familiar with Lunar New Year parades on TV, did you know the holiday encompasses a wide variety of unique traditions—from gifts exchanged to lucky fruit? Here’s a quick look at some of the things that happen behind the scenes.

    How do people prepare for Lunar New Year?
    There’s a lot to do leading up to the holiday. The general spirit of this preparation is to clean away the residue of the old year and start fresh, personally and financially. You can do this by giving your entire home a good deep cleaning and settling your debts and grudges. Clear away all the lingering bad luck of the old year, making room for the good luck of the new year.

    It’s also important to visit your family’s gravesites before the new year. It’s bad luck to visit a cemetery during the New Year’s celebration because it’s ill-advised to mix interactions with death and celebrations of life. It’s a chance to touch base with your ancestors and remember them fondly. Some believe that ancestral spirits help bring good fortune in the new year.

    What do people eat during Lunar New Year?
    During the Lunar New Year, families get together to eat lucky foods, exchange gifts, and bond with one another. These gatherings are the highlight of the season. Many people travel far and wide to visit all of their family in the new year. So you live in San Francisco, but your family’s in New York? Have fun on your road trip!

    Of course, as soon as you get through the door all your relatives will ask, “你食飯未呀” (“Have you eaten yet?”). What would family gatherings be without loads of food? But it’s considered bad luck to touch knives during the New Year’s season, so a lot of families take time to prep and store food ahead of time.

    Some traditional foods have symbolic meanings:

    fish

    Fish is the centerpiece of many New Year’s feasts. In some Chinese dialects, the word for fish (鱼 or yú) is a homophone with the word for surplus (余, also yú). Thanks to this, eating seafood is believed to symbolize a bountiful new year.

    dumplings

    Dumplings symbolize wealth because they look like little Chinese-style gold ingots (or like little purses). Some believe eating a lot of them will lead to wealth in the new year (which sounds like a great excuse to eat more dumplings).

    long noodles

    Long noodles symbolize longevity and happiness. They can be served fried, boiled, or as part of a soup. Cutting or breaking the noodles is seen to symbolize cutting your lifespan short. So if you have a habit of breaking your pasta before cooking it, you might want to rethink that.

    10-course banquets

    Some restaurants will host 10-course banquets for the occasion. The pricing for these banquets will usually end in the number eight, which is considered lucky in Chinese numerology. In both Mandarin and Cantonese, the word for eight (八, pronounced bā or bat) sounds similar to the word for prosperity (發 pronounced fā or fat). You might actually recognize 發 from a common Chinese New Year greeting: “恭禧發財”. (You can say gong she fa tsai in Mandarin or gong hey fat choi in Cantonese.) So if you see a feast for $888, you know that’s extra lucky.

    Lunar New Year celebrations and traditions

    Lunar New Year is a time to wish each other luck and prosperity in the year to come—while warding off any potential bad spirits.

    red envelopes

    When families gather, they’ll also exchange red envelopes. These are known as lai see (Cantonese) or hóng bāo (Mandarin). They’re gifts from adults (elders and married people) to children and unmarried young adults. They usually contain a few coins or small bills of “lucky money.” This symbolizes a wish for prosperity and plenty in the new year. At the end of the New Year’s celebration period, you’re supposed to spend the lucky money on something sweet (for a sweet new year).

    lucky words

    Many families also decorate their homes with bright red lanterns and signs for the holiday. These typically have lucky words written on them in gold lettering. One word used is fú (福), which means good fortune. You might see this character hung upside down on or near someone’s front door. This is because in some dialects, the word for upside down, dào (倒) is a homonym with the word for to arrive (到, also pronounced dào). Hanging the sign upside down symbolizes arrival of good fortune. Yay for wordplay.

    firecrackers

    One Chinese legend says that there was once a monster, called the nián, that terrorized a certain village every Lunar New Year. Then one day, the villagers learned that the nián was afraid of a bright shade of red, as well as loud noises. The villagers all wore red and set off firecrackers and fireworks. The nián was terrified and fled the village for good. Mulan would be proud. Today, you’ll still see plenty of red and hear plenty of fireworks. It’s all still meant to scare away evil spirits (the nián included).

    tangerines

    You might also see arrangements of tangerines or other citrus fruits. These are also meant to symbolize prosperity thanks to their golden color. Tangerines that still have leaves and stems symbolize fertility. It’s traditional to give tangerines as gifts when you visit someone’s home during the New Year’s celebration.

    Lunar New Year is an important time for many people in Asia, as well as for Asian communities worldwide. You probably know at least one person who celebrates it, and the traditions they observe won’t be the exact same as people of other families, regions, ethnicities, or religions.

    What are zodiac animals?

    The Chinese New Year specifically marks the end and beginning of a year of the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac consists of a cycle of 12 years, all named for animals. These animals are, in order: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar.

    Just like the Western zodiac, the Chinese zodiac says that a person’s personality and horoscope can be determined by their personal zodiac sign—in this case, the one of their birth year. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. To celebrate the occasion, Chinese New Year festivals, parties, and parades will be held around the world, and most will be adorned with tigers in the form of decorations, art, and toys. The occasion also motivated some organizations to raise awareness of tiger conservation as tigers are a critically endangered species. In 2002, you can also celebrate and share your support for tigers with the Tiger Face emoji 🐯 and Tiger emoji 🐅.


    ⚡️Chinese zodiac chart
    Starting in year 2020, here is a chart of the next 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac:

    Year Animal Emoji representation
    2020 rat 🐀
    2021 ox 🐂,
    2022 tiger 🐅, 🐯
    2023 rabbit 🐇, 🐰
    2024 dragon 🐉, 🐲
    2025 snake 🐍
    2026 horse 🐎, 🐴
    2027 goat 🐐
    2028 monkey 🐒, 🐵
    2029 rooster 🐓, 🐔
    2030 dog 🐕, 🐶
    2031 pig 🐖, 🐷

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    Happy Lunar New Year – Learn All About This Celebration! For millions of Asian Americans and Asian peoples around the world, the Lunar New Year is a time to gather with family, start the year off right, and eat a lot of delicious food. Like, a lot. One of the biggest holidays in East Asia, the Lunar New Year will fall on February 1, 2022 in 2022. Because it’s based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, it’s also often called Chinese New Year. While you may be familiar with Lunar New Year parades on TV, did you know the holiday encompasses a wide variety of unique traditions—from gifts exchanged to lucky fruit? Here’s a quick look at some of the things that happen behind the scenes. How do people prepare for Lunar New Year? There’s a lot to do leading up to the holiday. The general spirit of this preparation is to clean away the residue of the old year and start fresh, personally and financially. You can do this by giving your entire home a good deep cleaning and settling your debts and grudges. Clear away all the lingering bad luck of the old year, making room for the good luck of the new year. It’s also important to visit your family’s gravesites before the new year. It’s bad luck to visit a cemetery during the New Year’s celebration because it’s ill-advised to mix interactions with death and celebrations of life. It’s a chance to touch base with your ancestors and remember them fondly. Some believe that ancestral spirits help bring good fortune in the new year. What do people eat during Lunar New Year? During the Lunar New Year, families get together to eat lucky foods, exchange gifts, and bond with one another. These gatherings are the highlight of the season. Many people travel far and wide to visit all of their family in the new year. So you live in San Francisco, but your family’s in New York? Have fun on your road trip! Of course, as soon as you get through the door all your relatives will ask, “你食飯未呀” (“Have you eaten yet?”). What would family gatherings be without loads of food? But it’s considered bad luck to touch knives during the New Year’s season, so a lot of families take time to prep and store food ahead of time. Some traditional foods have symbolic meanings: fish Fish is the centerpiece of many New Year’s feasts. In some Chinese dialects, the word for fish (鱼 or yú) is a homophone with the word for surplus (余, also yú). Thanks to this, eating seafood is believed to symbolize a bountiful new year. dumplings Dumplings symbolize wealth because they look like little Chinese-style gold ingots (or like little purses). Some believe eating a lot of them will lead to wealth in the new year (which sounds like a great excuse to eat more dumplings). long noodles Long noodles symbolize longevity and happiness. They can be served fried, boiled, or as part of a soup. Cutting or breaking the noodles is seen to symbolize cutting your lifespan short. So if you have a habit of breaking your pasta before cooking it, you might want to rethink that. 10-course banquets Some restaurants will host 10-course banquets for the occasion. The pricing for these banquets will usually end in the number eight, which is considered lucky in Chinese numerology. In both Mandarin and Cantonese, the word for eight (八, pronounced bā or bat) sounds similar to the word for prosperity (發 pronounced fā or fat). You might actually recognize 發 from a common Chinese New Year greeting: “恭禧發財”. (You can say gong she fa tsai in Mandarin or gong hey fat choi in Cantonese.) So if you see a feast for $888, you know that’s extra lucky. Lunar New Year celebrations and traditions Lunar New Year is a time to wish each other luck and prosperity in the year to come—while warding off any potential bad spirits. red envelopes When families gather, they’ll also exchange red envelopes. These are known as lai see (Cantonese) or hóng bāo (Mandarin). They’re gifts from adults (elders and married people) to children and unmarried young adults. They usually contain a few coins or small bills of “lucky money.” This symbolizes a wish for prosperity and plenty in the new year. At the end of the New Year’s celebration period, you’re supposed to spend the lucky money on something sweet (for a sweet new year). lucky words Many families also decorate their homes with bright red lanterns and signs for the holiday. These typically have lucky words written on them in gold lettering. One word used is fú (福), which means good fortune. You might see this character hung upside down on or near someone’s front door. This is because in some dialects, the word for upside down, dào (倒) is a homonym with the word for to arrive (到, also pronounced dào). Hanging the sign upside down symbolizes arrival of good fortune. Yay for wordplay. firecrackers One Chinese legend says that there was once a monster, called the nián, that terrorized a certain village every Lunar New Year. Then one day, the villagers learned that the nián was afraid of a bright shade of red, as well as loud noises. The villagers all wore red and set off firecrackers and fireworks. The nián was terrified and fled the village for good. Mulan would be proud. Today, you’ll still see plenty of red and hear plenty of fireworks. It’s all still meant to scare away evil spirits (the nián included). tangerines You might also see arrangements of tangerines or other citrus fruits. These are also meant to symbolize prosperity thanks to their golden color. Tangerines that still have leaves and stems symbolize fertility. It’s traditional to give tangerines as gifts when you visit someone’s home during the New Year’s celebration. Lunar New Year is an important time for many people in Asia, as well as for Asian communities worldwide. You probably know at least one person who celebrates it, and the traditions they observe won’t be the exact same as people of other families, regions, ethnicities, or religions. What are zodiac animals? The Chinese New Year specifically marks the end and beginning of a year of the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac consists of a cycle of 12 years, all named for animals. These animals are, in order: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. Just like the Western zodiac, the Chinese zodiac says that a person’s personality and horoscope can be determined by their personal zodiac sign—in this case, the one of their birth year. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. To celebrate the occasion, Chinese New Year festivals, parties, and parades will be held around the world, and most will be adorned with tigers in the form of decorations, art, and toys. The occasion also motivated some organizations to raise awareness of tiger conservation as tigers are a critically endangered species. In 2002, you can also celebrate and share your support for tigers with the Tiger Face emoji 🐯 and Tiger emoji 🐅. ⚡️Chinese zodiac chart Starting in year 2020, here is a chart of the next 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac: Year Animal Emoji representation 2020 rat 🐀 2021 ox 🐂, 2022 tiger 🐅, 🐯 2023 rabbit 🐇, 🐰 2024 dragon 🐉, 🐲 2025 snake 🐍 2026 horse 🐎, 🐴 2027 goat 🐐 2028 monkey 🐒, 🐵 2029 rooster 🐓, 🐔 2030 dog 🐕, 🐶 2031 pig 🐖, 🐷 Copyright 2024, XAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.
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