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: In 46 BC, Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar, establishing January 1st as the official start of the year. This date was chosen to honor Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions, who was depicted with two faces—one looking back at the past and one looking forward to the future.

Across the globe, the greeting is accompanied by rituals meant to attract luck, health, and prosperity: Happy New Year? - Mass.gov Happy New Year

: During the Middle Ages in Europe, Christian leaders often replaced January 1st with dates of higher religious significance, such as December 25th (Christmas) or March 25th (the Feast of the Annunciation). : In 46 BC, Julius Caesar introduced the

: The earliest recorded New Year's celebrations occurred about 4,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). They celebrated at the spring equinox in March, a time of natural renewal and agricultural planting. - Mass