Why do we celebrate the coming of a new year?
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During the Roman era, March marked the beginning of the calendar. Then, in 46 B.C, Julius Caesar created the Julian calendar, which set the new year when it is celebrated today, Live Science previously reported.Different religions also celebrate their New Year's at different times.
Explanation:
As a date in the Gregorian calendar of Christendom, New Year's Day liturgically marked the Feast of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, which is still observed as such in the Anglican Church and Lutheran Church. The Roman Catholic Church celebrates on this day the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God...
Celebrations: Making New Year's resolutions, church services, parades, sporting ev...
Significance: The first day of the Gregorian year
Observed by: Users of the Gregorian calendar
Related to: New Year's Eve, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Christmastide