Why Does January First Start the New Year? - New Year's Explained

The video explores the history and evolution of the calendar system, focusing on why January 1st is considered the start of the new year. It delves into the Roman calendar's origins, Julius Caesar's reform to a solar calendar, and the eventual adoption of the Gregorian calendar by Pope Gregory XIII to correct drifting days.

What were the reasons for the confusion surrounding the calendar in ancient Rome?

How did the lunar calendar differ from the solar calendar in ancient times?

Explain the significance of January 1st in the context of the Roman calendar.

Who were the key figures involved in the establishment of the Julian calendar?

What modifications did Pope Gregory the 13th make to the calendar?