Before fireworks, resolutions, or “New Year, New Me,” humanity practiced sacred renewal in ways far deeper—and far wiser—than we’re taught today. In this episode of Lareaux Learning Library, we explore ancient renewal rituals that predate New Year’s Eve by thousands of years—rituals rooted in astronomy, ecology, spiritual balance, and psychological release. 🌿 These weren’t parties. They were resets. 🌊 They aligned with floods, stars, moons, and harvests. 🕯️ They honored ancestors, acknowledge