You know, I was thinking this too. The harmony with nature would seem to reasonably dictate the renewal starts in the spring season. I am not entirely sure how this change came about but wonder (at least for Christianity), it didn’t occur during the process of replacing pagan celebrations with Christian holidays. Do you know how/when it came about? I am glad you brought this up!
But when I was in college and deep into 18th century British Literature, we learned that in England and the American colonies, the change was in the 1750's, and here's one explanation for that: https://www.mass.gov/news/happy-new-year
I'm working on it. It's a gray Michigan day (we can get a lot of those), but I already have a pot of chili going on the stove, so it lifts our spirits.
What I love about this piece is it highlights just how much connects different culture and regions of the world. We really aren't all that different ❤️
Made me feel that way too! It was like as a species, we are hardwired to react a certain way to this beautiful time of year- gives one hope for us afterall 🥰😊
It was a colossal mistake when the start of the New Year was changed from March 25th to January 1st.
You know, I was thinking this too. The harmony with nature would seem to reasonably dictate the renewal starts in the spring season. I am not entirely sure how this change came about but wonder (at least for Christianity), it didn’t occur during the process of replacing pagan celebrations with Christian holidays. Do you know how/when it came about? I am glad you brought this up!
One explanation is a connection with Ancient Rome: https://earthsky.org/human-world/why-the-new-year-begins-on-january-1/
But when I was in college and deep into 18th century British Literature, we learned that in England and the American colonies, the change was in the 1750's, and here's one explanation for that: https://www.mass.gov/news/happy-new-year
Looking forward to checking these out, and thank you! Enjoy this day 😊🤗
You too.
I'm working on it. It's a gray Michigan day (we can get a lot of those), but I already have a pot of chili going on the stove, so it lifts our spirits.
What I love about this piece is it highlights just how much connects different culture and regions of the world. We really aren't all that different ❤️
Made me feel that way too! It was like as a species, we are hardwired to react a certain way to this beautiful time of year- gives one hope for us afterall 🥰😊