New Year's Mummers Parade in Philadelphia Tradition
The Mummers' Parade on New Year’s Eve embodies Philadelphia tradition dating back to early settlers. From St George and the Dragon to masquerading, Washington’s influence, and formal sponsorship beginning in 1886 and 1901, the event grew in participants and spectators, with 12,000 in 1930 and 360,000 watching as the parade stretched into New Year’s early hours.
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Gazette 1937 Yearend Edition Closure Notice
The combined Christmas New Year edition marks the last issue of 1937. The Gazette will be closed for holidays until January 2 and the next issue will appear January 8. copy for the flowing issue is due by that date.
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January Holiday Observances Through History and Traditions
January marks a legal holiday across states and the District of Columbia with watch night services beginning in Methodism. Janus, guardian of beginnings, gave rise to New Year celebrations and festive Agonia traditions.
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New Year's Crockery Toss Tradition in Danish Community
Danish families celebrate New Year by throwing broken crockery at friends doors. After the tossing the revelers retreat but hope to be invited in for doughnuts. The most popular household is named at the New Year meeting by the debris around its doorstep.
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