In the Roman Calendar there were only ten months. Prior to 153 BCE the Roman calendar was developed and use. However, this calendar did not always exist. Much of the world uses this format of the calendar as it’s the twelve month format we know and use today. Weird that the twelfth month of the year was named for the number ten, isn’t it? Well, not so much if you understand the history of calendars. Or more specifically, “decem”, the Latin word for ten. Perhaps you are familiar with the prefix “Dec?” As in decagon, or a ten sided shape. Have you ever wondered how the months of the year got their name? If so, it’s a great question, with a very interesting answer.
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