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A happy new year postcard. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

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Print shows Miriam watching over the infant Moses among the rushes, as she becomes aware of the entourage of the Pharoah's daughter coming nearby.

No. 4.

Item is a card for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Forms part of: Ephemera from the Alfred Bendiner Memorial Collection (Library of Congress).

New Year's celebrations have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. The earliest recorded New Year's celebration is believed to have been held by the ancient Babylonians around 2000 BCE. They held a celebration called Akitu, which lasted for 11 days and marked the beginning of the new year, the return of the goddess Ishtar, and the re-creation of the world. The ancient Romans also celebrated the new year, although their calendar was different from the one we use today. The Roman calendar originally began on March 1, and the new year was celebrated on the vernal equinox, which is the first day of spring. The Roman calendar was later changed by Julius Caesar to begin on January 1, and this change was eventually adopted by most Western civilizations. New Year's celebrations have been held on January 1 in many cultures around the world, including in Western Europe, the Americas, and Asia. In many cultures, New Year's is a time for people to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the new year. It is also a time for celebration, with parties, fireworks, and other festive events. In modern times, New Year's celebrations continue to be a popular way to mark the start of a new year and to look forward to the future with hope and optimism. While both Christmas and New Year holidays are times for celebration, they have different origins and traditions. New Year's Day is a secular holiday that is celebrated around the world, while Christmas is a religious holiday that is primarily celebrated by Christians.

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Postkarten Farbe biblische Ereignisse biblische Figuren fotomechanische Offsetdrucke biblisch Miriam Moses Vintage-Bilder Vintage Postkarten Neujahr druckt 19. Jahrhundert biblische figur Los 13151 ultrahohe Auflösung hohe Auflösung Kunstwerk Kongressbibliothek
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01/01/1900
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Happy New Year

New Year's celebrations - past and present
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Library of Congress
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http://www.loc.gov/
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Postkarten Farbe biblische Ereignisse biblische Figuren fotomechanische Offsetdrucke biblisch Miriam Moses Vintage-Bilder Vintage Postkarten Neujahr druckt 19. Jahrhundert biblische figur Los 13151 ultrahohe Auflösung hohe Auflösung Kunstwerk Kongressbibliothek