Why does the new year start on January 1?

Ever wonder why the new year officially starts on January 1? Turns out, you can thank Pope Gregory XIII-and Julius Caesar.

The History And Evolution Of New Year’s Celebrations: Why Do We Celebrate On January 1?

Know the fascinating history of New Year's Day. Learn about the Julian and Gregorian calendars, the Roman god Janus, and why ...
The Spokesman-Review

Frank Watson: Time for positive reset

Happy New Year. Have you ever wondered why the year begins on the first day of January? It was Julius Caesar’s fault. He created the Julian calendar about 60 years before the birth of Christ. Before ...
Slate

Caesar’s Year Starter

On this day in 45 BC, the Julian calendar instituted by the first Roman emperor, Julius Caesar, officially took effect with January 1st marking the beginning of the year in ancient Rome and, ...
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Julius Bee

Mr. Julius Caesar Bee, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather and United States Air Force and Vietnam Veteran, entered God’s kingdom on 9 January at Community Medical Center in Tom’s River of ...