Sunday, November 1, 2009

the start of a new year

Although November is the eleventh month of the year, its name means ninth month because in the earliest Roman calendar the year began with March. To the ancient Celts, however, November 1 was the start of a new year, which was celebrated with a festival known as Samhain.

- Quads, hailing from Grand Marsh Observatory atop Elk Castle Hill

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