One hundred years ago today, people were celebrating the start of what would be dubbed the Roaring 20s in the United States. What should have been a cause for celebration was slightly tempered. This was the last New Year celebration before Prohibition would go into effect on Jan. 16, 1920. In Boston, revelers gathered at cafes […]
Celebrating New Year’s in the Edwardian Era
Think throwing a New Year’s bash is a recent tradition? Think again. In the Edwardian era, just like today, people celebrated the coming year with a party. Let’s take a look at the origin of New Year’s traditions. Foods Cultures around the world eat foods thought to bring good luck in the new year or […]