Wintry Mix: Words for a New Year

Chinese astrology holds that people born in the Year of the Pig live comfortable, affluent lives, and Chinese parents are known to time births to get under an auspicious sign. The Wall Street Journal

When he gets through attendance, Mr. Griffiths talks about his goals and expectations for the year. Amina's Song

Officials call it an invigorating opportunity to get outside and celebrate the new year. NHPR

We’re putting together the January issue, and January for us is about optimism and hope. The New York Times

As they cut away from the studio to the empty concrete reservoir that used to be Silverlake, Lyla reflects on the trials of her day. Dry

At fifty years old and many years into her second career, she reinvented herself as a computer programmer. Hidden Figures

While making New Year’s resolutions, we also count our blessings and retell stories about the past year and the lessons we have learned and what we can do to be better this year. Betty Before X

“Seed Collector, be patient. We will resolve this issue with peace and understanding,” First Turkey said. Healer of the Water Monster

On New Year's Eve many families receive their friends; there is generally some large ball, and the new year is ushered in with fireworks and other noises. Santo Domingo: A Country with a Future

“Through sheer willpower and self-belief, you summoned up all your magic and demanded it take action. And, my dear girl, it heeded your call.” Amari and the Night Brothers