Holidays and work days in America described
The piece asserts Americans average 52 working days with 62 holidays, arguing no universal legal holiday exists in the United States. It notes holidays vary by state, with Thanksgiving proclaimed nationally but observed only where states have declared them. It mentions New Year’s Day as a global date and cites regions where dates differ.
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U.S
Dean
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Hejaz
Ching
Founding Fathers Join In Spirit Of New Year Celebration
In colonial America New Year’s Day was celebrated with vigor and repose as the founding fathers embraced the occasion. The long tradition shows how the holiday has retained significance from colonial times to today.
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United States
America
New Year Celebrations Across Ages and Cultures
The article traces New Year’s origins across civilizations from September 22 in Persia to December 21 in Greece and March 22 for Jews. It notes Pope Gregory’s calendar reform in 1582 and Britain’s adoption in 1782. It concludes that New Year’s customs carry a joyful theme with little mourning for the old year.
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Europe
TAKE MY WORD FOR IT By FRANK COLBY
A reading of Frank Colby’s Take My Word For It argues against archaic phrasing in business letters. It highlights Latin overuse and suggests plain English replacements for terms like per diem and inst. The column mocks outdated diction and urges modern clarity in legal and commercial writing.
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Minnesota lifts deer hunt state wide to aid farmers
Minnesota opens the entire state to deer hunting except refuges and posted areas to relieve agricultural damage. Frank Blair, superintendent of game, announces the season. Wilson, conservation commissioner, says protection has harmed state parks as deer numbers exceed habitat capacity.
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Minnesota
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