Pagan and satanic holidays have been infused into our traditions by the world’s elite, who serve Satan. Every holiday and celebration we participate in today is rooted in paganism and Satanism. One example is New Year’s Day.
After creation, the biblical new year was supposed to begin in March. According to scripture, the Most High God instructed the ancient Israelites to start their new year with a specific month, as outlined in the biblical calendar.
In Deuteronomy 16:1-2, God instructs the Israelites to observe the month of Abib (Nisan) and keep the Passover. Similarly, in Exodus 12:1-2, God tells Moses and Aaron that Nisan shall be the beginning of months, the first month of the year. The book of Esther confirms that Nisan is indeed the divinely ordained first month of the year (Esther 3:7). The Collins dictionary defines Nisan as the first month of the year according to biblical reckoning, typically falling within March and April.
By understanding the biblical new year, we can uncover the truth behind pagan traditions and holidays that have been infused into our modern celebrations. Nisan is the first month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar. It is referred to as the “first of the months of the year” (Exodus 12:1-2), “first month” (Exodus 12:14), and the month of Aviv (Exodus 13:4), or ḥōḏeš hā-’āḇîḇ in Hebrew.
The Book of Esther identifies the 30-day month of Nisan, which typically falls in March-April on the Gregorian calendar. Interestingly, this period marks the arrival of spring, bringing new life to the world. As the seasons change, March, April, and May signal the time when crops begin to grow, aligning perfectly with Nisan.
This correlation makes sense, given that Nisan was originally considered the correct start of the new year. In contrast, the current celebration of the new year in the midst of winter seems out of sync with nature’s cycles. Nisan’s alignment with spring’s renewal highlights the significance of this month as the biblical start of the new year.
Interestingly, even the ancient Babylonians, whom God rebuked in scripture, celebrated an 11th-day new year festival in March. They considered it the oldest new year festival, dating back to 2000 BC. Given that the Babylonians, known for their corrupt practices, observed their New Year’s Day in March, it raises a question: where did the modern tradition of celebrating the new year on January 1st originate?
How January 1st became the New Year’s Day
The modern celebration of New Year’s Day on January 1st has its roots in ancient Roman traditions. The Roman King Numa Pompilius revised the Roman republican calendar, replacing March with January as the first month, named after the pagan deity Janus. January 1 was formally established as the start of the Roman year in 153 BCE.
Julius Caesar’s introduction of the Julian calendar in 46 BCE retained January 1 as the start of the year. As the Roman Empire expanded, the Julian calendar’s use spread throughout. However, following Rome’s fall in the fifth century CE, many Christian nations adapted the calendar to align with their religious practices.
Consequently, alternative New Year’s Days emerged, such as March 25 (Feast of the Annunciation) and December 25 (Christmas). Nevertheless, the Julian calendar’s error in leap year calculations accumulated over several centuries, causing events to fall out of sync with their traditional times of year.
This discrepancy raised concerns when determining the date of Easter, a holiday with pagan origins. In response, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar in 1582, which definitively established January 1st as New Year’s Day. This reform resolved the leap year issue and reinstated January 1st as the commencement of the new year.
The adoption of the Gregorian calendar was a gradual process that unfolded over many centuries. Initially, Catholic countries such as Italy, France, and Spain were among the first to embrace the new calendar. However, Protestant and Orthodox nations were slower to follow, with many taking centuries to adopt the Gregorian calendar.
Notably, it wasn’t until 1752 that Great Britain and its American colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar. Before this, they observed New Year’s Day on March 25. This significant shift remained largely unacknowledged, hiding a profound change in the way people understood and celebrated the passage of time.
The adoption of the Gregorian calendar was a gradual process that occurred over numerous centuries. Notably, it wasn’t until 1752 that Great Britain and its American colonies adopted the new calendar, shifting their New Year’s Day celebrations from March 25 to January 1.
This significant change had a profound impact on the way people understood and celebrated the passage of time. As globalization increased, non-Christian countries began to adopt the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes. China, for example, adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1912, but continued to observe the traditional Chinese New Year based on the lunar calendar.
Many countries maintained their traditional or religious calendars alongside the Gregorian calendar. However, some countries resisted this trend. Ethiopia, for instance, celebrates its unique New Year, Enkutatash, every September, highlighting the diversity of calendrical traditions worldwide.
During Pope Gregory XIII’s era, December 25th became widely accepted as Jesus’ birthday, and January 1st was established as the start of the new year. This alignment was influenced by the doctrine that Jesus’ circumcision occurred on the eighth day after his birth, corresponding to January 1st. However, Pope Gregory XIII’s influence extended far beyond calendar reform. His measures aimed at converting Jews to Christianity were particularly notable. He ordered Jews to attend conversion sermons after Friday night services and imposed a fee for each sermon attended. Non-compliance resulted in severe penalties, including death.
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Furthermore, Pope Gregory XIII ordered the confiscation and destruction of Jewish community scrolls and ancient books. This destruction, which occurred on January 1st, resulted in the loss of significant historical literature. The impact of this destruction has been lasting, contributing to inaccurate versions of Jewish history.
The loss of these records has left a void, allowing misconceptions to emerge. This historical context also sheds light on Christianity’s evolution, particularly the incorporation of Romanized pagan holidays like Christmas and Easter into the Christian tradition.
The January New Year’s Day and its connection to the Pagan Roman god Janus
The month of January owes its name to the ancient Roman god Janus, a deity with two faces, one gazing forward and the other backward. This unique depiction symbolized Janus’ role as a god of beginnings, transitions, and duality. The Romans, who considered Janus the guardian of gates, doors, and new beginnings, fittingly dedicated the first month of their calendar to him.
To emphasize Janus’ association with the calendar, the Romans constructed 12 altars in his temple in the Forum Holitorium, one for each month of the year. The Roman poet Martial aptly described Janus as the “father and progenitor of the years,” solidifying his status as a deity linked with the origins and cycles of time. The Romans commemorated Janus on January 1st with a festive procession, a tradition that has an intriguing connection to the modern-day Tournament of Roses Parade.
Since 1890, the Rose Parade has featured floats adorned with flowers, including roses, echoing the ancient Roman celebrations. Initially, the Tournament of Roses featured horses and riders adorned with flowers, proceeding through local streets, accompanied by fireworks, believed to have originated in China.
The similarities between modern New Year’s Day celebrations and those of the Roman era are striking. Elements like processions, flowers, and fireworks create a sense of continuity between ancient and modern festivities, highlighting the enduring influence of Roman traditions.
New Year’s resolutions have a rich history that dates back to 153 BCE in ancient Rome. The Romans celebrated their new year by honouring Janus, the god of beginnings and endings. During these festivities, they would make promises to Janus, seeking his approval and favour for the upcoming year.
This ancient tradition laid the groundwork for modern New Year’s resolutions. The Romans also exchanged gifts like figs, dates, and honey, symbolizing good luck and goodwill for the coming year. These gestures emphasized the spirit of renewal and fresh beginnings.
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The Roman festivities, which took place on the Kalends (the first day of the month), have had a lasting impact on modern traditions. For instance, the practice of kissing on New Year’s Eve originated from these ancient Roman celebrations.
In addition, Roman Republic chief magistrates would take office on January 1st, a tradition starting in 153 BCE. Newly appointed consuls would offer prayers to Janus, while priests would make offerings of spelt with salt and a traditional barley cake called the ianual, specifically dedicated to their god, Janus. If you study the pagan practices of the ancient Romans, you will see that we are simply replicating the same rituals as they did back then in ancient times.
Conclusion
The world is embracing man-made celebrations, disregarding God’s teachings. This conflict resembles a struggle between good and evil, with evil currently prevailing. According to God’s instructions, the new year should begin in the month of Abib (March or April on our calendar), but instead, we follow the world’s tradition.
The Roman Catholic Church’s Christianization of January 1st, originally a pagan holiday honouring Janus, exemplifies this disconnect between modern traditions and the worship of our creator. It’s crucial to research holidays and pray for discernment to distinguish truth from lies.
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