I think, we all need a little distraction. Here’s something that makes me smile, First Lady Michelle Obama rocking out! Awesome! youtu.be/ln3wAdRAim4?...

I think, we all need a little distraction. Here’s something that makes me smile, First Lady Michelle Obama rocking out! Awesome! youtu.be/ln3wAdRAim4?...

🇵🇹 Lisbon last night’s New Year’s celebration.

🇵🇹 Happy New Year from Lisbon, Portugal

From Fort Worth to D.C., Buddhist monks walk for peace, spreading hope, unity, and compassion with every step. A powerful reminder: one journey can inspire a thousand hearts to move toward kindness. www.usatoday.com/story/news/2...

🇮🇹 New Year’s celebration in Italy

When you think you’re chatting with owls but it’s actually your neighbor… we all need better wifi, or maybe just binoculars. 🦉😂 Who knew a year of hooting could be the ultimate neighborhood drama? Tap for video youtube.com/shorts/4i3yj...

🇯🇵 New Year’s Eve in Japan

🇹🇭 How they celebrate New Years in Thailand

🇮🇹 Did you know? In Italy, benches aren't just for sitting—they're little havens for stray cats!' Cozy cubbies, cushions, and treats turn public spaces into tiny acts of kindness. A reminder: even small gestures can make the world a warmer, happier place.

Some stories are unbearable but they must be told This is a story of unimaginable loss, cruelty, and survival, and of a daughter who rose to fight for justice and leadership against all odds Every day hidden stories of women like her remind us of courage, resilience and the power to change the world

🇮🇷 Iranian artist Alireza Karimi Moghadam imagines how Vincent van Gogh might experience the modern world. Through symbolic illustrations, he places Van Gogh inside contemporary scenes filled with phones, trends, branding and viral moments. @alirezakarimimoghadam

🇨🇳 New Year’s celebration in China

“Please water my shimpaku,” he urged, explaining that without proper care, the centuries-old tree would not survive. Bonsai trees, especially ones as rare and ancient as the stolen juniper, require daily attention… vocal.media/history/the-...

Bob Dylan proposed to Mavis Staples…A reminder that love and happiness sometimes pass right in front of us—and the hardest lessons are the ones about what we didn’t dare to reach for. Let this be a nudge: take the chance, make the move, and don’t let fear write your regrets.

New Year, new chances. Sometimes all it takes is one small step—a hello, a smile, a message—to turn ‘alone’ into ‘together.’ Don’t let the fear of the first move keep you on the bench. 2026 is waiting for your courage. Who could you reach out to today, if fear wasn't holding you back?

A quiet reminder as we step into a new year — even when things feel torn, fragile, or unfinished… there is always hope. What are you hoping for in 2026?

Phone Home🛸 Who knew a fire hydrant just needed a sticker to become E.T.? This playful tweak turns a boring street fixture into a smile machine — proof that sometimes all it takes to feel "new" is a tiny shift in perspective. What boring thing around you deserves a glow-up?

EFIX takes a plain trash can and gives it a galactic ow-up. With R2-D2 and a few bright flowers, a dull street corner becomes a tiny sci-fi garden - proof that even the most ordinary places can surprise us. Do little moments of public art like this make you smile?

Anonymous street art can sometimes say what we're all thinking but don't quite know how to say. Is this dark humor, a warning, or just a mirror? How does it make you feel?

Bansky said it simply: “We’re all in the same boat”. Different seats same storm. What do you think that means for how we treat each other?

“Starting a new year is all about shifting perspective. We tell ourselves “New Year, New Me,” looking for ways to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Street art does exactly that every day…”

Bansky is right on point

Some say the world has lost its magic… but every New Year, people everywhere come together to celebrate hope, fresh beginnings, and light in the darkness. ✨💛 Let’s carry that magic into 2026—what are you most hopeful for this year? 🌟

Have you heard of Joseph Medicine Crow, a Crow Nation hero in WWII, who completed the four sacred feats to become a war chief? Courage, honor, and heart in every step! 🐎 montanacowboyfame.org/inductees/20...

DID YOU KNOW? 🎉 From ancient Mesopotamia to modern midnight traditions, New Year’s has a world of quirky customs! Food, music, and fireworks all carry luck, meaning, and magic—here’s a peek at some fascinating ways people celebrate new beginnings.

🐘🌉Did you know? In 1884, P.T. Barnum marched 21 elephants—including Jumbo—across the Brooklyn Bridge to prove it was safe! Imagine the stomp, the trumpets, and New Yorkers thinking, “Yep, if elephants can do it, we’re good!” 😄

What Benjamin Franklin wishes for you…

🪄🌟 A little sprinkle of magic for your home! Take a pinch of cinnamon, draw infinity signs, and blow in abundance as you face your door. Ready to invite luck, love, and joy into every corner? Who’s trying this tonight?💛

🇬🇧 Scarborough canceled New Year’s fireworks so Thor the walrus could snooze peacefully before migrating! Imagine ringing in the New Year with calm skies and happy animals—cheers to kindness and cozy celebrations! 🎇💛 www.bbc.com/news/uk-engl...

🇪🇸 In Spain, you must eat exactly one grape for every chime of the clock at midnight (12 total). If you fail to swallow them all before the last chime, you have bad luck for the year. What about YOU? What traditions did you grow up with?

🇵🇱 Warsaw is trading loud fireworks for a gentle, magical New Year to protect animals and nature. Picture cozy streets, twinkling lights, and calm skies—celebrating joy, kindness, and love while our furry friends rest safely. 🎇💛🌟

🇵🇹 Growing up in Lisbon, New Year's Eve meant 12 raisins, blue underwear, jumping off chairs, and midnight toasts! Where are you from? What are your favorite traditions or memories as the new year begins?

Did you know? Some say April Fool’s Day began in the 1500s when Pope Gregory XIII moved New Year’s to Jan 1. Those still celebrating on April 1 were teased as “fools.” Do you think that’s how this prank-filled tradition really started? time.com/4276140/apri...

🩲🩳 Should you go change your underwear? What do you hope for in the new year? blog.atlastravelweb.com/special-inte...

A favorite quote…

New Year Reminders for 2026, and every day of every year🙌🏻

💛 From my heart to yours — my wish for you in 2026...

For the cat lovers out there 🐈🧶

New Year’s Joke of the day 😆😅😂🤣

🇮🇪 Did you know? Cork-born Sr Kate McCarthy (Sister Marie-Laurence) helped 200+ Allied soldiers escape Nazi-occupied France with the Resistance. Arrested by the Gestapo, she survived Ravensbrück camp and lived on as a hero. For more: www.southernstar.ie/news/drimole... 

🇵🇪 Did you know? In Peru’s misty mountains, villagers use fog-trap fences to pull water straight from the clouds — up to 200 liters a day. The fog condenses, drips into tanks, and becomes drinking water. It’s a beautiful mix of science, nature, and human ingenuity. 💧🌫️

🤔📚🌍 Do you see it too? In 1995, Carl Sagan warned that ignoring science and critical thinking could let superstition rise, tech power concentrate, and society falter. His words weren’t literal prediction—but shockingly relevant today.

🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘 The 13 Moons of 2026” invite us to follow the year’s lunar rhythm, each moon bringing reflection, renewal, and wonder. From new beginnings to full illumination, these celestial cycles guide us through growth, magic, and the beauty of time passing in harmony with the night sky 🌙✨🌟

🇯🇵 In Japan, bodybuilders are stepping into caregiving, using their strength to support the elderly and disabled. This bold, creative approach tackles labor shortages and shows that compassion and muscle can go hand in hand—redefining what it means to care. 💪❤️ www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10...

⭐️🙌🏻 Have you heard of Maria Tallchief, a proud Osage ballerina, refused to change her name despite pressure and became America’s first prima ballerina?She broke barriers, inspired generations, and proved courage and talent know no bounds. Her legacy shines bright! www.britannica.com/biography/Ma...

🏥😷 GOOD NEWS Finding veins can be stressful, but projection vein finders are changing that! By lighting the way to veins, they reduce pain, needle pokes, and anxiety—making blood draws easier for kids, seniors, and everyone. A simple innovation with a big impact!💉 www.vivolight.com/blog/how-pro...

🇿🇦 GOOD NEWS😍 Thank you, Bohlale Mphahlele from Limpopo, South Africa, for creating the Alerting Earpiece — a brave, lifesaving innovation that helps protect women and children. Your courage and creativity inspire us all to build a safer future! 🌟 iol.co.za/lifestyle/he...

🇩🇪 Did you know? Cutting-edge diabetes therapies in Germany and around the world are giving patients new hope, reducing reliance on insulin, and moving us closer to a future where a true cure could be possible. Progress is real, and brighter days are ahead. treatmentingermany.de/blog-details...

🧐✨⏳Have you heard? According to the Phantom Time theory, we might be 300 years younger than we think. So if you feel great for your age… maybe it’s because it’s secretly 1726 and we’re all fabulously ahead of schedule 😄