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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1946
Page
7
The piece traces New Year greetings from Ring out the old to rings of bells and Baby New Year, noting origins in pagan festivals and Roman medals. It recalls early European cards from the 1450s and Chinese traditions, ending with modern cheer and wishes for prosperity and happiness.
The article notes New Year celebrations on January 1 began in 452 B C and predate the birth of Christ. After December 25 was set as nativity, January 1 became a religious festival honoring Jesus's circumcision as observed by the church.
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