Janus: God of the New Year
Ancient History Fangirl
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How to Conduct the First Day of Year
Janus was the god of calendars, but there were a few days in the calendar that were particularly important to janus. People would also exchange strene or twigs from the sacred grove at the top of the via sacra dedicated to the goddess strenia who was the goddess of the new year. Mercily syou like a very formal small child and he's like, morning father. And i tell you what, i would love it if people gave me dates, figs and honey on new years or christmas. Just that sounds awesome. I don't like dates and figs, but i here for that, honey.
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