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Spirit of Hope Symbolizes All New Year Rites
A survey of New Year celebrations across cultures: Chinese, Hindu, Jewish, and Western traditions. The piece notes the lunar-to-Gregorian shifts, Kitchen God rites, Rosh Hashana prayers, Janus symbolism, New York City festivities, and Norse Hertha legends, with general festive customs and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Creaton
Zion
Janus
New York City
Broadway
Hertha
Germany
Santa Claus