Christian new year date
In the Christian calendar, the New Year is celebrated on January 1, just like in the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world. However, some Christian denominations and traditions have their own unique New Year's celebrations or dates. Here are a few examples:
- Orthodox Christian New Year: In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the New Year is celebrated on September 14, which is also the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
- Julian Calendar New Year: The Julian calendar, which was introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BCE, has a New Year's Day on September 14. This date is still celebrated by some Eastern Orthodox churches and some traditionalist groups.
- Epiphany: In some Christian traditions, the Epiphany (January 6) is considered the "real" New Year's Day, as it commemorates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus.
- Paschal New Year: In some Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions, the Paschal New Year is celebrated on the Sunday of Pascha (Easter Sunday), which can fall on any date between March 22 and April 25.
- Annunciation New Year: In some Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions, the Annunciation (March 25) is considered the "New Year" because it marks the announcement of Jesus' birth to the Virgin Mary.
It's worth noting that these alternative New Year's dates are not universally observed and may be specific to certain denominations, traditions, or cultural groups.