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December 31, 2024
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Why is Champagne a Symbol of Celebration?

Opening a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate the New Year started in the royal courts of 17th-century Europe. The pop of the cork became a symbol of celebration and new beginnings.

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Anna Brenny

Anna, a Minnesota native, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she studied Marketing and Digital Studies. She is a lover of traveling and scuba diving, trying new restaurants, exploring New York City, and of course all things good wine and cocktails!

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