It never became firmly established here as a folk custom, however, and today's elaborate New Year's parade in Philadelphia is the only organized outgrowth of English mumming in the United States.
But here, away from comparisons, shut in by the stable hills, among which mere walking had the novelty of pageantry, and where any man could imagine himself to be Adam without the least difficulty.
The procession from Horse Guards Parade to Westminster Abbey must have been one of the slowest ever, because so many people wanted to say " thank you" to them.
Sunday's incident began with what was supposed to be a peaceful march to the border but an number of protestors broke off in different directions once they got close to it.
Modern versions of the parade feature marching bands from high schools across the country, floats, Broadway performers, celebrities, advertisements, and of course Santa Claus bringing up the tail end of the festivities.