There's a bizarre reason why 10 days are missing from October 1582
October 1582 isn’t exactly a year which went down in history. It certainly doesn’t have the same familiarity as 1066 (the ...
No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both ...
Knowledge nugget of the day: New Year’s Day in the Calendar
As we welcome 2025, let’s look at why January 1 is recognised by the Gregorian calendar as the beginning of a new year.
Welcome 2025: 5 Bold Trends That Will Redefine Your New Year Ahead
Discover 2025’s cultural shifts: openness, inclusivity, ageism, social media dominance, and creative remixes redefining entertainment, fashion, and traditions worldwide.
No, Marjorie Taylor Greene Didn't Say Biden Scheduled Hanukkah on Christmas
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said, "Why would Joe Biden schedule Hanukkah on the same day as Christmas? I'll tell ...
Why do we celebrate New Year on January 1? A lookback at its fascinating history
The tradition of celebrating the New Year has evolved over millennia, from ancient Mesopotamia's Akitu festival to the modern ...
Skill shortage hits traditional calendar makers
Sales of local calendars combining traditional Indian calendars are rising, but the expertise to draw them is dwindling.
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How Ancient Maya and Aztecs Celebrated New Year’s Eve
The ancient Maya and Aztecs had detailed calendars that celebrated New Year's Eve at different times, with traditions to mark ...
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Non-Jewish holidays and Gregorian Calendar dates
Opponents of the Gregorian Calendar Date On the other hand, some of the Gedolei Yisrael (imminent rabbis) strongly opposed using the Gregorian date, claiming that those who used it were being ...