While waiting for 2012 a.d. I was wondering: If we are counting years since the birth of Christ, why does the New Year begin on January 1, not December 25?
Thank you, Ms. Wiki for explaing that! In the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire new year began when consuls first entered office. So it used to be May 1, later March 15 and later January 1. Then came almighty Julius Caesar and introduced the Julian calendar saying that we should use January 1 as the first day of the new year. And we listen to him ever since*.
*ok, not all agreed at once, if interested, I bet Ms Wiki can tell you great bed time stories about that!
P.S. The New Year celebrated on the night before Advent in Trikata this year was great! I don't feel that I need one more New Year this year.
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