January
January is the first month of the year in the
Julian and
Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. The first day of the month is known as
New Year's Day. It is, on average, the coldest month of the year within most of the
Northern Hemisphere (where it is the second month of winter) and the warmest month of the year within most of the
Southern Hemisphere (where it is the second month of summer). In the Southern hemisphere, January is the seasonal equivalent of
July in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa.
Ancient Roman observances during this month include
Cervula and Juvenalia, celebrated January 1, as well as one of three
Agonalia, celebrated January 9, and
Carmentalia, celebrated January 11. These dates do not correspond to the modern Gregorian calendar.
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