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The beginning of the year in the medieval calendar does not always coincide with January 1. In total, there are six different beginnings of the year (Dec. 25, Jan. 1, March 1, March 25, Easter, Sept. 1).
In German-speaking Switzerland and southern Germany, the so-called Nativity style prevailed until the 15th century, with the turn of the year falling on December 25 (in line with the counting by incarnation years). In the period between Christmas and New Year (octave), the year given in the original dating must therefore be reduced by one. Thus the coronation of Charlemagne (Christmas 800) is often consistently entered in contemporary annals at the beginning of the year 801.
Since the 16th century, the so-called circumcision or calendar style has prevailed, which corresponds to the modern beginning of the year on January 1st.
Due to the variety of year beginnings, these should always be checked carefully.
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The beginning of the year in the medieval calendar does not always coincide with January 1. In total, there are six different beginnings of the year (Dec. 25, Jan. 1, March 1, March 25, Easter, Sept. 1).
In German-speaking Switzerland and southern Germany, the so-called Nativity style prevailed until the 15th century, with the turn of the year falling on December 25 (in line with the counting by incarnation years). In the period between Christmas and New Year (octave), the year given in the original dating must therefore be reduced by one. Thus the coronation of Charlemagne (Christmas 800) is often consistently entered in contemporary annals at the beginning of the year 801.
Since the 16th century, the so-called circumcision or calendar style has prevailed, which corresponds to the modern beginning of the year on January 1st.
Due to the variety of year beginnings, these should always be checked carefully.
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)