Happy New Year!

by Jack Gilbert on 31. Dec, 2010 in Discussion Forum

The celebration of the new year is the oldest of all holidays and was first observed in Babylon about 4000 years ago on the first day of Spring. The Romans continued to observe this celebration but in 46 BC it was finally set on the first day of the Julian Calendar (January 1st) and so completely lost its original connection with Spring and rebirth. Interesting, eh? Happy New Year!

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2 Responses to “Happy New Year!”

  1. Anita Esquer 26. Mar, 2011 at 9:49 pm #

    Hi Jack,

    I was so thrilled to find your web site!! I am ordering this book. I am so excited to hear you are coming out to Gila River to speak during Nurses week looking forward to that!

  2. Jack Gilbert 17. Apr, 2011 at 7:34 pm #

    Hi Anita, so great to hear from you. Yes, I’m looking forward to Gila River. What are you up to? Very best wishes.

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