Before the Julian calendar was introduced by Julius Caesar, the Roman year looked a lot different, containing just four ...

It was no easy task as Caesar ended up giving us the longest year in history of 445 days based on the advice of an astronomer. As well as Mercedonius, he added two other months, one of 33 days and ...

By- AK Merchant Most ordinary folks are governed by the calendar and time they reckon by their watch. Gregorian or English ...

Orthodox Christians have gathered in Bethlehem this week, the city recognised as the birthplace of Jesus, to mark Christmas.

There are six European countries where Christmas is celebrated 13 days later than Britain. The reason why January 7 is the ...

Over thousands of years, various cultures have developed calendars based on astronomical observations, leading to diverse ...

The date of January 1 for the New Year goes back to Julius Caesar, the Roman emperor who ruled a generation before Jesus was ...

There are plenty of rules to follow to make sure good fortune doesn’t slip away in the new year. Here's what to know.

Not every calendar sets January 1 as the start of the New Year. Different cultures often celebrate different dates as the ...

New Years Day on January 1st is a time for renewal and optimism. It marks the beginning of a new year, a moment for ...

Different calendars reflect various cultural and religious perspectives, with the Gregorian calendar being most dominant. The ...