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The Evening Press in Middletown, Connecticut

02 Apr 1918

Page 8

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The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1918

Page

8

Curious: Holiday Facts From a Historic Perspective

A fragmented report discusses holiday observances worldwide, noting no universal national holiday in the United States and varying counts of holidays in other nations. It cites Massachusetts not honoring New Year’s Day as a legal holiday, while mentioning multiple countries observing Christmas and diverse global New Year dates.

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United States Massachusetts Brazil District of Columbia Territories The United Panama America Hawaii Turkey New England Norway Peru Portugal Lisbon Oporto
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Guide to Holidays by New York Trust Company

Garret Smith summarizes a Guaranty Trust Company of New York study listing holidays worldwide. The article notes 84 non holiday days in 1918, contrasts nations by number of holidays, and explains why bank clerks need advance calendars for international business. It highlights no universal national US holiday and details dates for New Year observances and Christmas, with historical context.

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