As for New Year's Day, the World Book Encyclopaedia describes it in the following words: "The Roman ruler Julius Caesar established January 1 as New Year's Day in 46 B.C. The Romans dedicated this day to Janus, the god of gates, doors and beginnings.
Shi na sha noudilo wedano olo, o-The World Book Encyclopedia otai ti: "Omupangeli Omuroma Julius Caesar okwa dika po lo-1 Januali, li li Efiku lOmudo Mupe, mo 46 K.K. Ovaroma ova li va yapulila efiku olo Janus, oshikalunga sheenu, omivelo nosho yo omahovelo.