The real new year is in march

An interesting perspective! While the majority of the world celebrates the start of a new year on January 1st, there are indeed some cultures and traditions that mark the beginning of a new year in March.

In fact, the ancient Romans, for example, celebrated the start of the new year on March 1st, which was known as the "Annus Novus" or "New Year". This was because the Roman calendar was based on the cycles of the moon and the seasons, and March 1st marked the beginning of the new year in the Roman calendar.

Similarly, in some Eastern European countries, such as Bulgaria and Serbia, the traditional New Year's celebration is held on January 1st, but the "real" New Year is celebrated on March 1st, which is known as "Maslenitsa" or "Butter Week". This celebration marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and is often accompanied by traditional foods, music, and dancing.

In some African cultures, such as the Yoruba people of Nigeria, the New Year is celebrated on March 20th or 21st, which is known as "Odunde". This celebration marks the beginning of the new year and is often accompanied by traditional music, dance, and offerings to the gods.

So, while January 1st may be the most widely recognized New Year's celebration, there are indeed many other cultures and traditions that mark the beginning of a new year in March.