So one interesting NYE tradition in Turkey.
Yes, some celebrate it—with a
tree and gifts. Like a non-religious Xmas, but on NYE.
With a twist.
Belly dancer. On TV. At midnight.
Started in 1980. Only state TV then. One channel.
Then they allowed this.https://youtu.be/Yz1VVOkiCgk
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It became a thing, part of the NYE traditions. Like fireworks. This is the 1983 one. The first few years were all Nesrin Topkapi, a legend, really. It didn’t happen on TV any other day of the year. Just on that that day, at midnight.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln37COxi6QQ …
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I have since learned that there is a four mile race at Central Park in NYC, starting at the stroke of midnight at NYE. I mean, more power to them. Amazing. Sounds very cheerful and healthy and good. I know many celebrations are muted this year, pandemic and all.
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Boston's L Street Brownies do a New Year's Day plunge into Dorchester Bay each year.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L_Street_Brownies …
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Sounds, umm. Invigorating. *reaches for the remote control*
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