soon we all nations in the world, welcome the New Year 2021. it has become a tradition and a habit to welcome the new year, people are very enthusiastic to celebrate the event. From simple to super luxurious. All people in the world are happy, especially at night. New year. Even the local government facilitates its citizens in the celebration. Starting from entertainment stages, music concerts, fireworks parties and not forgetting the sound of trumpets everywhere.
Everyone hopes that in the new year 2021, everything will be even better, especially when the conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic are still shaking all aspects of human life in this world. The question is whether we still deserve to rejoice or rejoice when conditions are so miserable at the end of this year, or do we raise more prayers and hopes for those in power to immediately eradicate this Covid-19 pandemic and hope that humans can live better in the future.
New Year's celebrations were originally started in Roman areas
Since the 7th century BC the Romans already had a traditional calendar. This calendar is still a mess and has been changed several times. The system is based on the appearance of the moon and sun. The month of Martius (March) is his first month.
In 45 BC, Julius Caesar replaced the calendar with the Julian calendar. The order of the months is Januaryus - Februarius - Martius - Aprilis - Maius - Iunius - Quintilis - Sextilis - September - October - November - December. A year later, he changed the name of the month "Quintilis" to his name, "Julius". Since then, the new year in Rome is no longer celebrated on March 1, but January 1. The new year January 1 was first celebrated on January 1, 45 BC.
Time is ticking. Emperor Augustus, the successor of Julius Caesar, created a new name for the month "Sextilis" with the name "August". Then the Julian calendar became officially used throughout Europe until 1582 AD Only since then has a new calendar emerged, the Gregorian calendar.
Until now, New Year celebrations are held every end of December, entering the beginning of January. Although at first the New Year celebrations were aimed at honoring the Gods of the Romans, but over time, these celebrations have become the big day of humanity in the world. in Indonesia it is better known as the Gregorian Calendar, which is based on the birth of the Prophet Isa Almasih. So the period before the birth of Prophet Isa (AS) is called Before Christ (BC) and the period after Prophet Isa was called AD (M).
We all already know and understand that the New Year celebration is a celebration whose beginning in history was a celebration carried out by the Romans. Which eventually became global and owned by all humans in this world.
Quoted from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday (11/17/2020), here are some safe ways when you celebrate the end of this year:
1. Wear a mask
- Use a mask with a mask of two layers or more to prevent transmission of Covid-19.
- The mask is used to cover the nose and mouth to the bottom of the chin.
- Make sure the mask fits snugly against the side of your face, isn't tight and isn't loose either.
2. Maintain a Distance of At least 1.5 meters from People Who Do Not Live With You
- Remember that some people can transmit the Covid-19 virus without symptoms.
- Maintain a distance of at least 1.5 m or twice an arm from other people, especially for people who are at high risk.
3. Wash your hands
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Always provide a hand sanitizer and use it if you can't wash your hands.
- The hand sanitizer used contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
4. When Attending Meetings
In addition to the three steps above, make your year-end celebrations safe with a few other things. Take note of these steps when you are visiting a relative;
- Bring your own food, drink, plates, glasses and cutlery.
- Use a mask, and keep the mask in a safe and clean place when eating and drinking.
- Avoid going in and out of areas where food is being prepared, such as the kitchen.
- It could be a consideration for using disposable items, for example for disposable cutlery.
5. When Hosting a Meeting
If you are hosting guests at home, make sure the people present follow the steps above so they can meet safely. Some of the other steps you can add as a host include:
- If you have a yard, it doesn't hurt to eat and chat in the open space.
- Limit the guests who come.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched and used surfaces and items.
- If celebrating indoors, be sure to open the windows.
- Limit the number of people around the food area.
- Ask guests to bring their own drink and food.
- If sharing a meal, ask one person to serve the meal and use the single-use option.
