Happy New Year! New Year’s Day is one of the oldest holidays and marks a time of new beginnings, reflection, and resolutions. Celebrations often begin on New Year’s Eve and continue into the early hours of January 1 with family, friends, favorite foods, and music. January 1 became the official New Year under the Julian calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC, and over time the holiday evolved from ancient seasonal rites to a modern focus on self-improvement. Traditions such as eating black-eyed peas, cabbage, and pork symbolize good luck and prosperity, while resolutions encourage better habits and spiritual growth. As we begin a new year, we can turn our hearts to God, organize our goals, and strive to improve our lives with purpose and gratitude.
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This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.
Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.
