Alain Decaux tells us: the origin of the New Year’s Eve
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Alain Decaux tells us: the origin of the New Year’s Eve
Alain Decaux tells us: the origin of the New Year’s Eve
Alain DECAUX tells the historical origins of the tradition of New Year’s Eve or New Year’s gifts. Its origin dates back to Roman times and its name derives from the Roman goddess Strenua, goddess of purification and well-being. The gifts given to friends at the time were honey and dates to make the year sweet.
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File : Etrennes
Publication date : 31 December 1978
Reference:
I21357639
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Producteur: Antenne 2 -
Origin:
Alain Decaux Tells The Story - Producteur: Antenne 2
Licence:
Turnkey
Reference:I21357639
Licence:
Turnkey