The New Year's fireworks display is held tonight, Saturday 30th December, because New Year's Eve is on Sunday - the Sabbath, on which people should go to church and not engage in frivolities. That's the line towed in Lewis (strict protestantism).
Last year, New Year's Eve was on Saturday, but the fireworks (normally let off at 12.30 am on 1 January) would have been let off during the Sabbath, which will not do. So, it was held on Friday, December 30th. Same this year.
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So, if tonight's display is to go off at 8pm your time, that would be about three o'clock for us in the Eastern time zone in the US, right?
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Ok, just noticed the different time zone listings on the left side of the screen in that last post as I was about to sign off. There ought to be a delete comment option for commenters who suddenly realize they have posted a really dumb thing in the comment section, LOL.
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Oh, I see, no frivolities tomorrow then! Lol! Meanies! I agree with Sam, we want a delete comment button! Jeannette xx
ReplyDeleteThe small town I live in closes up shop in the Sabbath also. Many celebrations are being held tonight. Are you watching the fireworks? Chris
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