Happy New Year. Or is it?...

09/01/2023

Happy New Year! Or is it?

While January 1st is widely celebrated as the start of the new year, it's important to remember that this is a human-made construct. In nature, the new year starts in the spring, when the earth is rejuvenated and new life begins to bloom.

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, as the cold winter gives way to warmer weather and longer days. It's a time when the earth awakens from its slumber and starts to come back to life.

So why do we celebrate the new year in January? The answer is historical and cultural. January 1st was chosen as the start of the new year by the ancient Romans, who believed it to be the month of Janus, the god of beginnings and endings. This tradition was later adopted by the Western world and has been followed ever since.

But while we may follow this human-made calendar, it's important to remember that the natural world operates on its own schedule. The new year in nature starts in the spring, and this is a time to embrace the beauty and wonder of the world around us.

So as we celebrate the start of a new year, let's also take a moment to appreciate the wonders of nature and the cycle of life that is constantly unfolding around us. Happy spring, and happy new year!

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