Editing Baby New Year (section)

== History ==
The tradition of using babies to represent the New Year dates back to ancient Greece, but the modern portrayal of the Baby New Year became popular in the early 20th century.

=== Legend ===
The most well-known myth about the Baby New Year is that he starts the year as an infant and rapidly ages, becoming elderly by the end of the year. He is often associated with [[Father Time]], and by the year's conclusion, he passes his duties to the next Baby New Year. Some depictions show him resembling key events of his year. At this point, he either dies or retires in his elderly state.

=== Baby New Year Title ===
Beyond the mythical figure, the title "Baby New Year" is sometimes given to the first baby born in a village or city in the New Year. This honorary title can be bestowed on a baby of any gender, though the mythical Baby New Year is almost always male. Efforts have been made to designate a national Baby New Year, but due to multiple contenders, no single baby typically holds the title. Many hospitals have ceased announcing Baby New Year births publicly, citing concerns about the safety of the child.
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