> Prior to this year, New Year's Day in England was observed on March 25 (the Feast of the Annunciation). In the UK, but also here in Canada and in many other

> Prior to this year, New Year's Day in England was observed on March 25 (the Feast of the Annunciation). In the UK, but also here in Canada and in many other Commonwealth countries, the fiscal new year is April 1st. This is why, if you ever wondered.