MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How did the month of January get it’s name?

The mini January 2022 desk calendar on blue background.

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How did the month of January get it’s name?

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022. Another year begins with the month of January. But where did this month get it’s name from?

January is named after the Roman god “Janus”. He had two faces so he could see the future and the past. Much like how we are looking into the new year and remembering the year that just passed. Makes sense!

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