Opus 2018-312: Got a Date for New Years?

There are a lot of people who make a big deal about the date of Christmas.  There are a lot of theories about why it is December 25.  I came across a new on the Borepatch Blog.  I am not sure it is any more accurate than the others but if your boat needs to float, read it.

My question for today is, “Do the same people make a big deal about the choice for New Year’s Day”?  Keep in mind that January 1 is just as arbitrary as December 25.  In fact, different cultures have different days that they begin the year.  We have all heard of Chinese New Year.  There is a Jewish and a Muslim new year.  What is so special about January 1?  It isn’t even the shortest day of the year.

This is a rhetorical question.  I don’t really care about the answer.  The thing is, if you want to be so contrary about one day, then be consistent.

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