Why January 1st? Unraveling the Ancient History of New Year Celebrations!

• The Roman calendar initially had 10 months, with the year beginning in March.
• Julius Caesar introduced the 'Julian Calendar' in 46 BCE, adding January and February, and declaring January 1st as the New Year.
• The month of January was named after the Roman deity 'Janus', who has two faces symbolizing the past and the future.
• Pope Gregory XIII introduced the 'Gregorian Calendar' in 1582, officially designating January 1st as the New Year globally.
• Despite various cultural New Year dates, January 1st is adopted for global coordination and new beginnings.

Why It Matters: January 1st became New Year through Roman reforms and Gregorian calendar adoption, uniting global celebrations.