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Januar

Januar is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. In English usage the month is called January. It has 31 days and is positioned after December and before February. In many languages the form resembles Januar, reflecting its origins in Latin.

The name derives from Latin Ianuarius, named for Janus, the two‑faced god of beginnings and doorways. This

Historically, January was introduced into the Roman calendar by Numa Pompilius to align the year with the

In terms of climate and seasons, January is typically a winter month in the Northern Hemisphere, often

Overall, Januar is defined by its role as the inaugural month of the year, its historical links

association
emphasizes
the
start
of
a
new
year
and
new
phases.
The
term
is
evident
in
several
languages,
including
German
where
the
month
is
written
as
Januar.
solar
cycle.
The
month
has
retained
its
31
days
through
later
calendar
reforms,
including
the
Julian
reform
of
45
BCE
and
the
Gregorian
reform
of
1582,
which
adjusted
leap
year
rules
and
improved
calendar
accuracy.
among
the
coldest
and
darkest
parts
of
the
year.
In
the
Southern
Hemisphere,
it
falls
in
midsummer.
The
month
commonly
includes
New
Year’s
Day
celebrations
on
January
1,
with
other
observances
occurring
in
various
cultures
during
January.
to
the
Roman
god
Janus,
and
its
place
within
the
31‑day
structure
of
the
modern
calendar.