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New Year Celebrations Across Nations and Eras
A sweeping survey contrasts New Year observances from Paris and Berlin to London, Washington and Tokyo. It notes France’s fiscal bills, Germany’s hats and pranks, England’s wassail toast, Russia’s peas and grains, and Japan’s calendar alignment, with mentions of diplomats, crowds, and public festivities.
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Alaska
South America
China
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Berlin
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England
Scotland
Russia
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