• Pagan Symbolism: January 1 honored Janus as the "gateway" to the year. Customs like resolutions stem from Roman vows of good behavior to Janus. Noises/fireworks echo warding off evil spirits; kissing and well-wishes have roots in fertility/transition rites.
• Later Changes: Early Christians rejected January 1 as pagan, shifting New Year to dates like March 25 (Annunciation) or December 25. Pope Gregory XIII's 1582 Gregorian calendar reinstated January 1 for accuracy, spreading it globally.
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These "New Year" traditions are purely Roman pagan inventions—honoring a false god (Janus) with revelry and superstition. True renewal comes only from YHVH's appointed times! 🔥🙏 #YHVHAlone #RejectPaganNewYear #MessianicTruth
