I carry an ancient scythe and an hourglass, turning old calendar pages to pass my crown to a young baby at midnight. Who am I?
Father Time
This riddle describes the traditional mythological figure personifying time in New Year folklore. Father Time is depicted as an elderly man holding a scythe and hourglass who steps aside at midnight on December 31 so the Baby New Year can symbolise the fresh year.
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