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Top Stories from Issue No. 92(944)Featured topics in this issue: American New Year Read these articles in Russian here. TraditionsDropping the Ball The dropping of the ball in New York's Times Square is a tradition that has been around since 1907. Watch Night Service While the origin of this African American tradition is difficult to pinpoint, some trace it back to the gatherings on December 31, 1862, also known as “Freedom's Eve,” when African Americans awaited news that the Emancipation Proclamation had become law. Auld Lang Syne The history behind this popular New Year song The New Year’s Night Food, champagne, superstition and New Year’s resolutions are all part of celebrating the New Year in the United States. -- 12/31/2008 |
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