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Happy Friday from the team at Raphael & Associates! Here is another Raphael Random Friday Fun Fact for you to enjoy. This week we’re going to say goodbye to 2024 by giving you a few facts about key events that happened throughout the year. 2024 was a year of remarkable achievements and significant challenges. Groundbreaking medical trials, like the world’s first mRNA lung cancer vaccine, offered a glimpse into a healthier future. Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, embarked on its maiden voyage from Miami. With 20 decks and the ability to hold 7,600 passengers, the new supersized cruise ship was quickly christened the “Human Lasagne” by social media. At 1,198 feet (365 meters) long, it’s longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall! In February, the Odysseus moon lander, operated by the US firm Intuitive Machines, was the first US-owned spacecraft to land on the Moon in over 50 years. The landing wasn’t a total success, though, as the lander ended up tipping on its side during the process. Finally, 2024 was a banner year for Taylor Swift. First, her highly successful Eras Tour concluded on December 8 in Vancouver, British Columbia. She also became the world’s first musician to become a billionaire solely from songs and concerts. We hope that you experienced a wonderful 2024 and we wish you a prosperous and healthy 2025! We hope that you enjoyed this week’s Raphael Random Friday Fun Fact. Have a great weekend!  

Raphael & Associates would like to wish our clients, friends, and colleagues a happy, safe, and wonderful New Year. We send you warm wishes for continued success in the coming year. #happynewyear2025 #auldlangsyne #happynewyear

Happy Friday from the team at Raphael & Associates! Here is another Raphael Random Friday Fun Fact for you to enjoy. This week we’re going to focus our Raphael Random Friday Fun Fact on a telling you about some traditions associated with ringing in the New Year. The New Year represents a new beginning for many- a clean slate full of hope, fortune, and more prosperity than the previous year. The New Year also has many customs and superstitious beliefs associated with it. Here are a few that you may be familiar with. Many enjoy singing the song, Auld Lang Syne at midnight. Auld Lang Syne is a traditional New Year's song that roughly means "for old times' sake". The song is about the friendship and kindness of days gone by but gives a sense of belonging and fellowship into the future. Many, even if they are not part of a couple, will look to share a kiss with someone to ring in the New Year. A kiss at midnight is to ensure the coming year will not be filled with loneliness. Celebrating in Times Square, New York with the dropping of the giant ball at the stroke of midnight has taken place since 1907. Over the years, the ball has transitioned from a 700-pound iron and wood orb to a brightly patterned sphere that is 12 feet in diameter and weighing in at nearly 12,000 pounds. Making New Year's resolutions or goals in hopes of having a better year than the previous year is a practice that was believed to have started with the Babylonians, who made promises to earn favor from the gods and start the new year on the right foot. Some cultures toss a bucket of water out of the window or a cup of water over your shoulder to get rid of last year's tears. As you get ready to ring in the New Year, what traditions do you and your loved ones observe? We hope that you enjoyed this week’s Raphael Random Friday Fun Fact. Have a great weekend!  

Raphael & Associates would like to wish a Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate. We hope your Kwanzaa is filled with joy and prosperity. #kwanzaa #happykwanzaa

Raphael & Associates would like to wish a Happy Hanukkah to all our friends and colleagues that celebrate. We send wishes of light, laughter, and love to you and yours this Hanukkah. #happyhanukkah #festivaloflights #hanukkah2024

Raphael & Associates would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! We hope your Christmas is filled with laughter and prosperity. #merrychristmas #christmas2024

Raphael & Associates would like to wish everyone a Happy First Day of Winter. We hope that you enjoy the colder temperatures and the upcoming winter holidays. #raphaelandassociates #winter2024 #happywinter 

With the Holidays upon us, we understand that millions of Americans intend to take to the road for the holiday weekend this year. Raphael & Associates urge you to drive safely as you travel to your desired destination. If you plan on driving, you can try to reduce sitting in traffic by avoiding travel during peak traffic times, even trying to travel before and after the Holiday weekend. #raphaelandassociates #holidayweekend #travel #traffic #homefortheholidays

As 2024 quickly draws to a close, Raphael & Associates would like to pause for a moment to wish all our clients and colleagues a safe and Happy Holiday season. #happyholidays2024 #seasonsgreetings

With a team of adjusters and examiners averaging over 25 years of experience in the industry, Raphael & Associates has the flexibility and expertise to manage any type of claim. Contact us today for more information on our entire portfolio of services. #claimsmanagement #raphaelandassociates #ra #claims #tpa #ia #team #experience