Birds travel less, and such animals as bears and woodchucks sleep both day and night. Plants rest in preparation for the next growing season. In the southern half of the world, January is usually the warmest month of the year. Plants grow and animals are active. It often blooms in the snow.
Some people consider the carnation the special flower.
The garnet is the January gem. January 1 is celebrated as New Year's Day in most countries. On the Twelfth Night Christmas decorations are usually taken down. Most Christian churches celebrate Epiphany on January 6, the 12th day after Christmas . The festival commemorates the visit of the wise men from the East to the infant Jesus.