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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 29-January 4, 2023 If the ancient Greeks and Romans could be magically transported to modern times, chances are strong that much of our current customs would register as foreign. But one particular custom that's part of New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe might feel more familiar to our hypothetical time travelers. Historians differ as to the origins of the toast, but the concept of toasting to one's own and others' health is evident in the ancient Greek author Homer's "Odyssey," which was written in the eighth century BCE. The "Odyssey" is considered one of the most signifi cant works in the history of Western literature, in it Ulysses raises a glass and drinks to the health of Achilles. But the ancient Greeks were not the only ones to emphasize toasting. During the reign of Emperor Augustus, who was the fi rst offi cial Roman emperor and reigned from 27BC to AD14, the Senate decreed that everyone must drink to Augustus at every meal. Since ancient times, various traditions have incorporated raising a glass. This tradition, now known as "toasting," might be employed to pay homage to a particular individual, wish goodwill upon an individual or individuals or simply in celebration of a special event or day, which is the case on New Year's Eve. Regardless of who was the fi rst person to raise a glass to honor or celebrate a special individual or occasion, there's no denying this much-enjoyed tradition has a very, lengthy history. TERRY BAUCOM & THE DUKES OF DRIVE darin & brooke aldridge · backline 7:30 pm 2023 14 th jan. www.foundationshows.org the foundation performing arts center on the campus of isothermal community college spindale, nc AND THE FOUNDATION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Come out and support Grassroots Radio! RutherfordWeekly.com RutherfordWeekly.com Features Include Search Archived Issues • Obituaries Advertisers • Local Sports • Weather Subscribe To Our Subscribe To Our Digital Edition Digital Edition Name: Address: City: Zip: Email: Phone : Subscribe Online @ RutherfordWeekly.com Or Complete This Form And Mail or Drop-In Rutherford Weekly • 157 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043 Free Free Receive Your Digital Edition Every Thursday Morning By Email! Subscribe FREE After temperatures the coldest in decades in Western North Carolina, even the Rocky Broad River in Chimney Rock showed signs of the bitter cold. A cold, cold river Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon Toasting tradition may be very old

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