In ancient times, nobody celebrated the New Year on January 1, or any other random day of the year. New Year’s Day was attached to an astronomically significant day, like the Spring Equinox or the Winter Solstice. In this episode, I take you back in time to follow the...
What makes January 1 the magical moment when a new year begins? Unlike so many other holidays and traditions, there is no astronomical reason to celebrate the New Year on January 1. And we didn’t always celebrate it on that day. Origins of Celebration The oldest...
