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The origin of New Year's celebrations can be traced back centuries. According to The World Book Encyclopedia of 1984, volume 14, page 237, "The Roman ruler Julius Caesar established January 1 as New Year's Day in 46 B.C. The Romans dedicated this day to Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings. The month of January was named after Janus, who had two faces-one looking forward and the other looking backward." So really New Year's celebrations are rooted in the worship of the pagan god Janus, for which the month of January is named after.
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∙ 13y agoNew Year's is a the mark of a new year so that everyone can start over.
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∙ 13y agoIts all about being with your family and friends
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∙ 11y agobecause it starts a new year
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It's about starting a new chapter in your life
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Why is New Year's Day important to Ireland?
cuz its new years...........common sense
What are some important holidays in Netherlands?
One important holiday in Netherlands is national queen day: April 30. Other holidays are New Years Day, Christmas and Easter.
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The Epiphany on January 6 is an important date and holiday in Columbia. Other are New Years Day on January 1, Language day on April 23, and Labor day on May 1.
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When is new years day 2011?
Saturday ^^^WRONG ! New years day 2011 is SUNDAY !
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New years day.it is called new years day
What is Japan's most important holiday?
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Is macy's open New Year's Day?
yes macys is open new years day but not on new years eve weaird because 100 years ago they would staY open to be the only store open on new years day and not on new years eve
What day is the first day?
New years
When is New Years day?
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New years day 1957 was a Tuesday.
