There are a lot of people who make a big deal about the date of Christmas. There are a lot of theories about why it is December 25. I came across a new on the Borepatch Blog. I am not sure it is any more accurate than the others but if your boat needs to float, read it.
My question for today is, “Do the same people make a big deal about the choice for New Year’s Day”? Keep in mind that January 1 is just as arbitrary as December 25. In fact, different cultures have different days that they begin the year. We have all heard of Chinese New Year. There is a Jewish and a Muslim new year. What is so special about January 1? It isn’t even the shortest day of the year.
This is a rhetorical question. I don’t really care about the answer. The thing is, if you want to be so contrary about one day, then be consistent.
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