January is named after Janus, the Roman god who had two faces - one looking backward and one looking forward. And the Romans chose this name very deliberately. Janus was the god of beginnings, endings, transitions, and doorways. The Romans believed he could simultaneously see the past and the future, making him the perfect deity to represent the start of a new year. One face watched the old year disappear while the other gazed into the unknown year ahead. The Romans would make offerings to Janus on January 1st and ask him to bless their new beginnings - basically the ancient version of New Year's resolutions. They believed Janus could see whether you'd actually keep your promises or abandon them by February. So when you're making resolutions this New Year's, remember: you're participating in a tradition that's over 2,000 years old, and you're technically honoring a two-faced Roman god who's judging whether you'll actually go to the gym this time. No pressure!
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