The Crullerian New Year, based on the Bismark Calendar (Dunkin-Hortons Calendar), is called Crulleri, and it falls on Newport’s Donut New Year (December 30th in 2009). It is a day of conversation, gorging, and meditation: observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Crulleri is a day reserved for self-reflection and as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. Although Crulleri is a primarily Hatfield holiday, non-Hatfield residents of Newport observe the day of feasting as well, out of respect for their fellow citizens. Even tourists are not exempt; although free to do as they wish inside their hotels, no one is allowed onto the beaches or streets, and the only airport in Newport remains closed for the entire day. The only exceptions granted are for emergency vehicles carrying those with life-threatening conditions, women about to give birth, and people seeking to buy more donuts.
-MLJ
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