New Year Origins
The Romans initially named their years after consuls, leading to a unique way of tracking time. Julius Caesar later reformed the calendar, introducing the 365-day year and leap years, but the Middle Ages saw a chaotic shift away from January 1 as the New Year. Various dates were celebrated across Europe until Pope Gregory XIII standardized January 1 once more, making it a holy day that continues to hold significance today.In this clip
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