The Fascinating History Behind Celebrating New Year on January 1
01 Jan 2025 13:14 PM IST
The tradition of celebrating New Year's on January 1 dates back to ancient civilizations, evolving through various calendars. The Julian calendar, reformed by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C., established January 1 as the official start, later refined by Pope Gregory XIII in the 16th century to form the Gregorian calendar