The beginning of September always enters with mixed emotions. We at once see the end of the carefree days of summer while, at the same time, usher in the hope and excitement of a brand new school year. In many ways, this represents a new year. Which then leads to the question: How did we decide when to mark the beginning of a new calendar in the first place? Read the answer – and much more – in this week’s Carosa Commentary “Welcome to the Real New Year.”
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