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January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. The first day of the month is known as New Year's Day. It is, on average, the coldest month of the year …

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In English, the name "Jan" is not related to "John", but is a shortened form of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or January, with corresponding pronunciation.

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