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WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
PASADENA CALIFORNIA 91123

JOSEPH W. TKACH
PASTOR GENERAL

January 1988

Dear Friend:

Thank you for your question concerning the Rose Parade, held in Pasadena each year.

The Tournament of Roses Parade is not a celebration of the New Year, even though it is usually held on the first day of January. In some years, 1984 for example, it is postponed a day because it is never held on Sunday.

This parade originated decades ago when Pasadenans drove their cars in a procession exhibiting the fruits and flowers grown in this area. Eventually, the cars were replaced by floats covered with flowers. The parade honors the Rose Bowl football game and has no intrinsic connection with pagan deities.

Thank you for your interest. If we may serve you in some additional way, please let us hear from you.

PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT

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