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Pamplin Media Group - Car clout at Cambodian Society in Stafford stokes fear

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Cultures That Celebrate The New Year Later In The Year

Cultures That Celebrate The New Year Later In The Year Shutterstock By Debra Kelly/Dec. 23, 2020 3:42 pm EDT It s common knowledge that in many parts of the world, people celebrate the arrival of the new year (and, in some cases, the fiery demise of the previous year) on December 31 and January 1. Less well-known is the fascinating story of why that is. According to History, it was Julius Caesar who revamped the Roman calendar and debuted it in 45 B.C. and January 1 of that year was the first New Year s Day. Previously, the Roman calendar sort of followed the cycles of the moon, but prior rulers had added dates and entire days to the calendar (often in an attempt to extend their time in power and political office) and, basically, it was a mess.

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