1.   Despite abandoning the old rites for church vestments, Gun still considers himself an Old Believer.

2.   He left the church during his college years and discovered the old Latin rite shortly after returning two years ago.

3.   Like most holidays, these are rooted in the ancient religions, the old rites marking the possibilities of spring and closing up for winter.

4.   Still, many conservatives do not think that the old Latin rite is necessarily the remedy.

5.   People around the world marked the new year Wednesday with rites old and new, from elaborate fireworks shows to simple religious ceremonies and traditional foods.

6.   People around the world marked the new year Wednesday with rites old and new.

7.   People around the world mark the new year Wednesday with rites old and new.