There is no reason for these people to count backwards,this is a part of the lies that were spread to undermine the overwhelming influence they had on our history. I can't tell you the years or why it is the way it is but there seems to be a very good reason why it has been adopted with no reason why other than to mark the start of a mythical person !
Mark
Mark Twain
Before the Euro was introduced to Germany, their currency was the Deutsche Mark. There were 100 Pfennings in a Deutsche Mark.
German Mark (DEM), also known as the Deutsche Mark, was the official currency of Germany.
Mark ch 15 tells about the crucifiction.
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History is the events that mark the passage of time.
ceremonies that mark passing stages in life
Rites of passage are important to every culture because they are the significant events that mark changes and growth in a person's life.
The word "tattoo" comes from the Tahitian word "tatau," which means "to mark something." Tattoos have been a part of various cultures around the world for centuries, with origins in ancient practices from places like Polynesia, Egypt, and Japan.
A passage is a change in some aspect of one's life. A rite of passage is an activity in which one engages to mark or celebrate a passage. An example of each is found in a graduation. The graduation...leaving the school to embark on other activities such as work or travel...is a passage, the graduation ceremony with the cap and gown is a rite of passage.
There are no rights of passage in America except for getting a drivers license and drinking alcohol, and not everyone does either one. Some individual social or religious groups have rights of passage but they are generally not important to anyone outside that group. African rights of passage mark a clear distinction of social status: before you were a child, now you are an adult.
Many cultures and civilizations around the world incorporate equinoxes and solstices into their calendars, traditions, and rituals. Examples include the ancient Egyptians, Mayans, Greeks, Celts, and various indigenous peoples. These celestial events often mark important moments in agricultural cycles, religious ceremonies, and cultural practices.
Mark 12:42, Luke 21:2
Rite of passage ceremonies.
It is not possible to know who first created apple pie. Apples have been used in cooking since the days of prehistory. It is likely that they were combined with some sort of dough in the ancient days of several different cultures.