New Year - a holiday celebrated by many peoples in accordance with the calendar, coming at the time of transition from the last day of the year on the first day of next year. The custom of celebrating the New Year already existed in ancient Mesopotamia in the third millennium BC. Beginning of the year from January 1, it was established by the Roman ruler Julius Caesar in 46 BC. In ancient Rome, this day was dedicated to Janus - the god of choice, and all the doors started. The month of January was named after the god Janus, who was depicted with two faces: one looked forward, and the other - back.