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Január is the first month of the Gregorian calendar and has 31 days. It follows December and precedes February. The name "January" originates from the Roman god Janus, who was depicted with two faces, one looking to the past and the other to the future, symbolizing the transition between the old and new year. In many cultures, January is associated with new beginnings, resolutions, and fresh starts.

Historically, the month was not always part of the Roman calendar, which originally began in March. January was added around 700 BCE. The Julian calendar, established by Julius Caesar in 45 BCE, fixed the length of January at 31 days. The Gregorian calendar, a refinement of the Julian calendar, maintained January's position and length.

In the Northern Hemisphere, January is typically the coldest month of the year, characterized by winter conditions, snow, and ice in many regions. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, January falls during the summer season. Various holidays and observances occur in January, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States, and Orthodox Christmas in some Eastern Christian traditions. Astronomical events like the Quadrantids meteor shower are also often visible in early January.