January, the first month of the year, owes its name to the Latin Ianuarius, dedicated to the god Janus, the ancient deity of doors, passages, and beginnings. Depicted with two faces, Janus was able to simultaneously oversee entry and exit, the past and the future, perfectly embodying the concept of transition and renewal. It is no coincidence that he was the god of all “beginnings,” real or symbolic, and it was only fitting that he should give his name to the month that opens the year.
During the calendar reforms, January became the first month of the year with the Julian reform, initiated by Julius Caesar. Previously, the year began in March: this is why months like September, October, November, and December still retain names that indicate numbers “out of phase” with their current position in the calendar.
January, therefore, has always been the month of thresholds, transitions, and new beginnings. And it is precisely in this spirit that it becomes extraordinary to think of starting the year by treating yourself to a regenerating vacation. At the AbanoRitz, allowing yourself to be enveloped by the warmth of the thermal waters and the benefits of mud therapy.
In the heart of winter, when the cold becomes more intense and the body feels the need for recovery, spa treatments are a valuable ally for preventive health and strengthening the body. Muds matured with thermal water also promote a beneficial detoxification process, ideal for freeing yourself from the excesses and frenzy of the recently concluded holiday season.
January, the month of Janus, invites us to look forward without forgetting what we leave behind, consciously choosing to take care of ourselves, to face the winter in good health and start the new year with renewed energy.
