Because it signifies the conception of Christ, which might be regarded as
the beginning of the Incarnation.
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From: "Roger Fern" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: Happy New Year?
> 25th March was called "Lady Day" -- meaning (I think) the Feast of
> the Annunciation. Any idea why that should have been thought
> suitable for starting the New Year? And does it go "right back" into
> the Middle Ages? And is it just an English peculiarity? Or was it
> New Year's Day all over Europe?
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