Knowledge nugget of the day: New Year’s Day in the Calendar
As we welcome 2025, let’s look at why January 1 is recognised by the Gregorian calendar as the beginning of a new year.
Why do we celebrate New Year on January 1? A lookback at its fascinating history
The tradition of celebrating the New Year has evolved over millennia, from ancient Mesopotamia's Akitu festival to the modern ...
No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both ...
Skill shortage hits traditional calendar makers
Sales of local calendars combining traditional Indian calendars are rising, but the expertise to draw them is dwindling.
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How Ancient Maya and Aztecs Celebrated New Year’s Eve
The ancient Maya and Aztecs had detailed calendars that celebrated New Year's Eve at different times, with traditions to mark ...
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Non-Jewish holidays and Gregorian Calendar dates
Opponents of the Gregorian Calendar Date On the other hand, some of the Gedolei Yisrael (imminent rabbis) strongly opposed using the Gregorian date, claiming that those who used it were being ...