First Light 2012 Event Cache

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seastar255: thanks everyone that attended. it is great to start off the new year with friends. see everyone bright and early 2013 [|)]

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Hidden : Sunday, January 1, 2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
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Come join us and
celebrate the New Year by witnessing the first sunrise of Photobucket
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Celebrating the New Year in Japan means paying special attention to the "first" time something is done in the New Year. Hatsuhinode is the first sunrise of the year. Before sunrise on January 1, people often drive to the coast or climb a mountain so that they can see the first sunrise of the New Year. The real celebration does not begin until sunrise when the traditional meal of vegetables, seafood and dessert is served in one dish - the different types of food symbolizing prosperity.
In Asia, sunrise celebrations and honoring of the ancestors and elders brings luck.
Koreans make wishes for the New Year while watching the sunrise. Some wear traditional clothing. Family members gather early in the morning to remember their ancestors. After the observance, they eat a kind of rice cake soup. Koreans believe that eating this food will add an extra year to their life. After the meal, young people lower their heads to honor their parents and older adults. This means good health and good wishes. Many parents give the children money.
Vietnamese people get up and put on new clothes at sunrise.
Mongolians have a tradition to climb the nearest sacred hill or mountain on the first morning of the New year, offering dishes and burning juniper and incense sticks to welcome the New Year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013. The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs. The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend. People born in the Year of the Dragon share certain characteristics; Innovative, enterprising, self-assured, brave, passionate, conceited, and quick-tempered. People born in the Year of the Dragon usually make it to the top. But, they must be aware of that too much enthusiasm can leave them tired and unfulfilled. Dragon people tend to take thrilling risks, and burn the candle at both ends so they are fortunate to be blessed with good health. Dragon people are quite imaginative, always able to see new paths and will take a radical approach. Some Famous Dragon People: Calista Flockhart, Colin Farrell, Courtney Cox, Courtney Love, Dinah Shore, Reese Witherspoon, Roseanne Barr, Sandra Bullock, and Wynonna Judd.
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PhotobucketPlan on being early enough to witness the sunrise. We'll start to gather around 6:30 a.m. and hang till about 7:30 a.m. then head to breakfast. Hot cocoa and coffee will be available to warm your soul. Happy New Year Everyone.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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