What is New Year – for Managers and Professionals?

The video discusses the global adoption of the Gregorian calendar, its historical roots, and cultural variations in New Year celebrations. It explains why the New Year is marked, focusing on solar and lunar cycles, and highlights the influence of Northern European agricultural cycles. The video also covers New Year traditions, emphasizing celebrations on New Year's Eve.

Which calendar is most widely used globally today?

• Julian Calendar

• Gregorian Calendar

• Lunar Calendar

• Hebrew Calendar

What is the significance of the Roman God Janus in the context of New Year?

• He represents the sun and the moon.

• He symbolizes the transition between the old and new year.

• He is associated with the summer solstice.

• He is the god of agriculture.

Why do many cultures have a New Year celebration?

• To mark the end of the harvest season.

• Because of the cyclical nature of the Earth's orbit around the sun.

• To celebrate the longest day of the year.

• To honor the Roman God Janus.

Which cultures are more likely to use lunar calendars?

• African cultures

• South American cultures

• Middle Eastern and Far Eastern cultures

• Northern European cultures

What is a common activity on New Year's Eve?

• Exchanging gifts

• Celebrating at midnight

• Watching the sunrise

• Planting trees

What is a typical characteristic of New Year's Day in many countries?

• It is a busy working day.

• It is a day for planting crops.

• It is a non-working day for recovery.

• It is a day for religious ceremonies.

What is a common tradition for the less active on New Year's Day?

• Watching sporting events

• Attending a music festival

• Going on a pilgrimage

• Participating in marathons