To all of you that are a little confused with receiving a happy New Year in September I would like to remind you that the Romans started their year in March, that was when winter was over and spring planting began. Renewal, rebirth, and new beginnings. That's why "September" is so named--it was the 7th month (not the 9th like it is today). Likewise, October, November and December. ... [read more]

To all of you that are a little confused with receiving a happy New Year in September I would like to remind you that the Romans started their year in March, that was when winter was over and spring planting began. Renewal, rebirth, and new beginnings. That's why "September" is so named--it was the 7th month (not the 9th like it is today). Likewise, October, November and December. They actually didn't have monthly designations for what we now call January and February because the winter was considered "dead time." Sometime in late antiquity, this changed and by the 15th century, the year officially began January 1st.

However, from a pragmatic point of view, (and a Jewish one) the "new year" really begins in September: the kids go back to school and organizations begin to offer programs again. Not that our summer wasn't quite busy with all manner of networking meetings and events. But the new cycle begins this month.

I hope it is a productive year for you! and may this year be the best year yet with even better years to come :-)