Looking for some age-old traditions to ring in the (Western) New Year on Jan 1st? Many people don’t realize that the Jan 1st date is a relatively… Read more “Happy New Years! From Sumeria to Lemon Pigs”
Tag: New Years
Glücksschwein: Lucky Pig Symbolism
The Glücksschwein; an adorable little piggy, often made of marzipan that is given out in Germany as a symbol of good luck for the coming year –… Read more “Glücksschwein: Lucky Pig Symbolism”
Look Both Ways: Janus, God of the New Year
As we enter this new year, many of us are taking a hard look in the mirror, trying to figure out where we’ve gone right, and where… Read more “Look Both Ways: Janus, God of the New Year”