HAPPY NEW YEAR, Mag readers!
Over the past year space fans witnessed major discoveries, faced sobering setbacks, enjoyed bright moments, and grappled with a sense of global fragility. Yet the year closed with resilience, and Mag enters the new year with renewed energy, ready to chase the big stories expected in 2025 across science, culture, and everyday life. The editorial team looks ahead to breakthroughs in space exploration, advances in technology, and the ways communities come together to share wonder and concern in equal measure.
Beyond space news, the coming year promises a slate of entertainment that will engage readers from coast to coast. Blockbuster films, bold indies, and fresh music releases are on the horizon, providing plenty of talking points for fans in Canada and the United States. Mag will cover upcoming movie releases, anticipated albums from popular artists, and the cultural moments that shape daily life. Alongside those premieres, readers will still celebrate the rituals that mark time off and time together: summer vacations, family birthdays, long weekends, and the spontaneous moments that arise when people connect over shared experiences.
WELCOME TO 2025!
DID YOU KNOW?
- Auld Lang Syne is traditionally sung at midnight to honor old and new friends and family. It was written by the Scottish poet Robert Burns and its title translates roughly to mean the good old days. (Britannica)
- The tradition of making New Year resolutions dates back about 4,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia, where promises and oaths guided personal changes. (History.com)
- The use of noisemakers and fireworks began in ancient celebrations when fire and noise were believed to ward off evil spirits and invite good luck. (Britannica)
- The start of the year on January 1 comes from the Julian calendar established by Julius Caesar in 45 BCE; the Gregorian reform later refined the calendar used today. (Britannica)
- Many religions observe New Year based on lunar calendars, celebrating when the moon completes its cycle rather than on January 1. (Britannica)