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Origin of "January"


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Did you know that the name January is closely related to the Latin word “ianua,” meaning door? It’s a fitting connection, as January marks the doorway into a new year. The month is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, endings, and transitions. Janus is famously depicted with two faces—one looking back at the past and the other gazing forward to the future. This makes January a time of both reflection and fresh starts, inviting us to step confidently into new beginnings while holding on to the lessons of the past. Here’s to a new year full of possibilities! 🌟

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