New Years
The question of the new year is an interesting one. January 1 is an arbitrary date. And a culture needn't have a single new year. Actually traditional western Christianity has three New Years. The Western liturgical year starts with Advent. It recognises Jan. 1 as the new year via "circumcision style" calculations, and the year is also marked from Easter.
The Eastern Orthodox churches mark the beginning of September as the liturgical New Year. I personally see this as a reflection of Rosshashonah.
We follow the standard western New Year on January 1. Until our boys are older we stay up late-ish, fire off fireworks, and congratulate each other. Low key, but good for us.
The Eastern Orthodox churches mark the beginning of September as the liturgical New Year. I personally see this as a reflection of Rosshashonah.
We follow the standard western New Year on January 1. Until our boys are older we stay up late-ish, fire off fireworks, and congratulate each other. Low key, but good for us.
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