“Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits” is a saying that has been printed on many images. No author is usually credited.
“Many people look forward to the New Year to give them a new start on old habits” was cited in a 1969 newspaper. “Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits” was published in a 1980 book.
30 December 1969, Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), pg. 1, left masthead:
Many people look forward to the New Year to give them a new start on old habits.
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14,000 Quips & Quotes:
For Speakers, Writers, Editors, Preachers, and Teachers
By E. C. McKenzie
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House
1990, ©1980
Pg. 225:
Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.
17 January 2003, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), “Add this group to list of clubs to join in 2003” by Ollie Arseneau, pg. 3:
It has been said that many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.
1 January 2004, Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ), “Thoughts for a New Year,” pg. E3, col. 4::
Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.—Anonymous
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What are you resolutions for the New Year?
Rick Greenly
1/3/04
“Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits.”
—Unknown
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Puns of the Weak 01-02-04 Part 1 Gnus and Holy Daze
Stan Kegel
1/3/04
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Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits. (Gunjan)
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Resolutions & Reflections for the New Year:
A Time for Creative Change
By Alicia Brent
Published by author
2014
Pg. ?:
Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits.
Unknown
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New Years Jokes For Kids
By Peter Crumpton
PeteyRF Creative
2015
Pg. ?:
Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits. ― Anonymous.
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Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. ~Author unknown
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Above, a 1934 plaque from the Big Apple Night Club at West 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem. Discarded as trash in 2006. Now a Popeyes fast food restaurant on Google Maps.
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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.
Also listen to a 1937 "The Big Apple" song by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra. See a 1929 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald and a 1931 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald.
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