On January 1st, the world comes together to celebrate the arrival of the New Year with joy and anticipation. As the clock strikes midnight, fireworks illuminate the night sky, and cheers of "Happy New Year!" resonate in cities around the globe. People gather with friends and family, sharing laughter, love, and resolutions for the coming year. It's a time of reflection on the past and a fresh start for the future. Festive decorations, dazzling lights, and the traditional countdown create an atmos

January... Brings new hope, resolutions and opportunities... The origin of January 1 marking the New Year dates back to 46 B.C., when Julius Caesar developed the solar-based Julian calendar. This was after the old lunar-based Roman calendar became ineffective. Another reason behind making January 1 the start of the New Year was to honour Janus — the Roman god of beginnings who had two faces. This means that he could go back to the past and move forward to the future. | Six and Sons

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