| Dates Thirty days between 23 December and 21 January on a modern (Gregorian) calendar Race Used primarily in the calendars of Men Pronunciation narvi'nyeh Meaning 'New year' (literally 'new Sun') Other names Afteryule, Frery, Narwain Indexes: Alphabetical: N Time and Calendars About this entry: Updated 9 December 2014 This entry is complete The month of the new Sun Months of the year The Quenya name for the first month of the year, and hence the name most commonly used outside the regions under the influence the Dúnedain (who preferred to use the Sindarin form, Narwain). The name combines nar 'Sun' and vinyë 'new', and hence means 'new Sun' or 'new year'. On a modern calendar, allowing for the shift of the seasons from the ancient days when it was in common use, Narvinyë would run between 23 December (approximately the date of the Winter Solstice) and 21 January. See also... Afteryule, Frery, King’s Reckoning, Narwain, New Reckoning, Stewards’ Reckoning Indexes: Alphabetical: N Time and Calendars About this entry: Updated 9 December 2014 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1999, 2001, 2012, 2014. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Explore the benefits of using a personality profile to discover yourself and make the most of your career. |
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