januar

“Januar” is the name for the month of January in several languages, including German, Scandinavian languages, and others. It is the first month of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used worldwide. January has 31 days and is typically associated with winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. The name “January” is derived from the Latin word “Januarius,” named after Janus, the Roman god of doors and gateways, symbolizing new beginnings and transitions.