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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
4
The article notes that Christians once were barred from New Year social customs due to lingering idolatrous rites. After Christ’s birth date was fixed on December 25, January 1 became a religious festival. The Roman church adopted this in 487 and the Anglican church in 1549.
A compact guide lists old customs for starting the year well. Pay debts by midnight, wear left stockings first for luck in love, look for marriage signals at dawn, greet with Happy New Year and cross fingers, and open a bank account on January 1 to shape your fortune.
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