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It’s hard to believe Christmas and New Year’s Day have come – and gone. Give it a few months and we’ll be saying, “can you believe Christmas is only a few weeks away?” Isn’t that’s how it always goes… Even though two of the biggest holidays are over, we won’t be bored here at Holiday Palooza, because as I’m sure you’ve come to know, the weird, insane and often unjustifiable holidays just keep coming. Let’s begin with … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – about “Auld Lang Syne”
“Auld Lang Syne” is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year. At least partially written by Robert Burns in the 1700′s, it was first published in 1796 after Burns’ death. Early variations of the song were sung prior to 1700 and inspired Burns to produce the modern rendition. An old Scotch tune, “Auld Lang Syne” literally means … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – Celebrating the New Year is the oldest of holidays
The celebration of the new year is the oldest of all holidays. It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago. In the years around 2000 BC, the Babylonian New Year began with the first New Moon (actually the first visible crescent) after the Vernal Equinox (first day of spring). The beginning of spring is a logical time to start a new year. After all, it is the … Read entire article »
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This Week’s Giveaway – A Cozy Christmas Eve Set
The winner of this cozy Christmas Eve set is Sarah. Congrats and Merry Christmas. We’ve sent you an email from [email protected] to get your mailing address. No giveaway this week, but make sure to check back next week for another great giveaway. Congrats to the winner of last week’s Reindeer Wrapping Set giveaway – Ryana. We’ll be sending you an email from [email protected] to get your shipping info. Thanks for visiting Coffee Break with Liz and Kate, … Read entire article »
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