Turnback Tuesday this week rings in the New Year.
Celebrations started about 4000 years ago, but were done on March 1.
At that time, the calendar had only 10 months, going from March to December.
January and February were added by the second King of Rome, circa 700 B.C.
In many countries, the New Year's celebrations begin on Dec. 31, each with their own traditions: families and friends enjoying meals and snacks to bestow good luck, rice pudding with an almond hidden inside, eating pork for prosperity and, of course, the Times Square ball drop in New York City.
"Szczesliwego Nowego Roku!", "Feliz ano Nuevo!"; "Sun nien fail ok!", "Felice Anno Nuovo" and Happy New Year.
Update: Forgot to thank Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting history each week!
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