The Second Day of New Years
Some cultures are not content with just a one-day celebration of the new year. Such diverse countries as New Zealand, Solvenia, Ukraine, and Japan all celebrate a second day of New Year.
In Japan, New Year’s lasts for several days into the new year and is marked by sending greeting cards, eating special foods that are prepared in December to avoid cooking over the holiday, and visiting Buddhist shrines and other scenic places to watch the first sunrise of the year.
(photo credit: istockphoto)
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2 opinions for The Second Day of New Years
Julie
Jan 2, 2008 at 12:40 am
You are doing an amazing job with this blog! I plan on linking to you like crazy! :) Happy New Year. I’m too tired to celebrate it for a second day. lol!
Sandy Mitchell
Jan 2, 2008 at 7:22 am
Thanks Julie! I agree about the two-day new year. Still, it’s interesting what other cultures do.
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