Monday, December 24, 2001		The world of  dot.com

WHEN Christmas is here can New Year be far behind? This time we are listing out some sites for New Year revellers.

Why is January 1 celebrated as New Year? To know log on to this site. The site also has a ticker that shows how much time is left for the New Year to move into our lives. You can send greeting cards to friends using the link provided. You can also select books, CDs and movies to be purchased. These are available on site. The links to crafts, activities, menus and recipes are also provided. You can also get ideas on what gifts to send to your friends. ‘More information’ section provides links for the New Year resolutions, the New Year survey and much more.

The site provides information on various events, personalities, discoveries, inventions and calamities that took place in 2001. You can get that information using the links provided. You can also send quick cards and e-cards to your near and dear ones. In the New Year resolution section you can send a pledge to someone who is of importance to you. You can also post the New Year message to friends. Wallpaper and screensaver options provide various wallpapers, calendars and screensavers to be sent to friends.

This site provides information about Christmas traditions and celebrations. You can send Christmas cards and gifts to friends and relatives. For decorating house and making craft items, Christmas decorations and crafts options are available. The Christmas recipes link can help you in making some delicious recipes for the guests. You can also share your joys and sorrows this Christmas by making new friends using the option ‘Make a friend.’ There are various free screensavers and wallpapers to download. Beside this, some other links like Christmas stories, carols and music are also available.

To know how Christmas is celebrated around the world, you can use the option, "Christmas around the world." The whole history of Christmas festival is also provided in the History section column. Symbols section gives out information about Christmas symbols like Christmas star and tree. Recipes for preparing delicious dishes to serve the guests is also given. You can also send gifts and virtual cards to friends and relatives. ‘Just for kids’ section encourages kids to narrate online how they celebrate the festival. This can be viewed by others.

— Laxmi Kant Verma