Why Is December The 12th Month Of The Year When Its Name Means 10?A decade consists of 10 years, a decagon has 10 sides, and a decathlon comprises 10 sporting disciplines - so surely December should be the 10th month of the year. That it sits in 12th position is a quirk of Roman timekeeping and the combined fault of various emperors and popes.The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please...
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