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Baby New Year

Well sweetie, have you ever heard about a baby named New Year? Every year, people celebrate the arrival of a New Year on January 1st. They believe that a new baby is born on that day, and they call him Baby New Year.

Now, this baby is not a real baby, but just a symbol of a new beginning. The reason people use a baby as a symbol is that a baby represents something new, fresh, and innocent.

Baby New Year is usually portrayed wearing a diaper, a top hat, and a sash with the year he represents. In cartoons and drawings, he is often seen holding an hourglass or a banner with the phrase "Happy New Year."

People believe that Baby New Year brings good luck and happiness, and that's why they celebrate his arrival with fireworks, parties, and lots of food!

So, there you have it, sweetie. Baby New Year is a make-believe baby who represents the beginning of a new year and brings good luck and happiness to people.