New Year's Day, January 1 every year, is a day when flowers bloom and fireworks are brilliant, and people gather together to welcome the arrival of the new year. But you know what?The origins of this unique New Year have a fascinating historical story. The history of New Year's Day goes back to ancient Rome (45 BC). At that time, Julius Caesar, the leader of the Roman Republic, introduced the Julian calendar, which we now use, in order to adjust the calendar. In the process of formulating this calendar, they needed to find a suitable date for the beginning of the new year, so January 1 was on the stage of the new year's history.
The choice of this date was not accidental, but inextricably linked to a god in Roman mythology. He was "Janus", a two-faced god with great powers. One side faces forward, representing the beginning of the new, while the other side faces backwards, symbolizing the end of the old. The name of Jenus is also similar to the Latin word for "door" and is considered the patron deity of the door. The double-sided image of Jenus provided the Romans with a unique symbol of the New Year. January 1 became a symbolic "gateway" that marked the beginning of the new year. People began to think that this day was a good day to start new plans and new aspirations, because the god Jenus would give them new opportunities and the courage to start.
The concept of New Year's Day did not take shape overnight, but gradually spread over a long period of history. Through the expansion of the Roman Empire, the idea of New Year's Day spread to more regions and gradually became a landmark day for Western societies to celebrate the New Year. Today's New Year's Day celebrations may no longer be the same as the ancient religious rituals, but the influence of Jenus continues to this day. As we gather and celebrate on this day, we can't help but marvel at the wisdom of Jenus: every New Year is a new door in our lives, waiting for us to bravely cross and meet unknown adventures and possible miracles.
As the bell rings on New Year's Day, think of the two-faced deity and set new goals for yourself, open your heart, and bravely cross the "Gate of Jenus" to welcome the new year full of hope!New Year's Day is not just a day, but a wonderful starting point in our lives.