The Amazigh people across North Africa have welcomed the new year 2976. They follow a calendar starting in 950 BC, marking a year almost 1,000 years ahead of the global calendar. Yennayer, the Amazigh new year, falls between January 12 and 14, depending on the region in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya. Families celebrate with big feasts, bonfires, and traditional music. Cheers of "aseggas ameggaz" meaning happy new year, fill both villages and busy cities. People wear bright, embroidered traditional clothes. The Amazigh, meaning "free" or "noble people," are North Africa’s original inhabitants. They number in the tens of millions, with Algeria and Morocco having the largest populations. Morocco is thought to be 40% Amazigh. Yennayer focuses on family, renewal, and a deep bond with nature. Traditional foods vary by region. In Morocco’s High Atlas, "ourkemen" made of legumes, spices, and grains is popular. In Algeria, many eat "trèze," a mix of sweets, dried fruits, and nuts. Sometimes, families toss this mix over the youngest child as a symbol of good luck. Yennayer is more than a family event. Communities hold parades, concerts, and carnivals to share Amazigh pride. This is important as Amazigh culture faced marginalization over centuries. When Arab conquerors arrived in the 7th century, their language and Islam became dominant, pushing Amazigh languages and customs aside. During Libya’s Colonel Gaddafi’s rule, the Amazigh language Tamazight was banned in schools, and parents could not give their children Amazigh names. But Amazigh activists kept fighting for their culture. In 2011, Morocco made Tamazight an official language. Algeria and Morocco declared Yennayer a public holiday in 2017 and 2023, respectively. Today, Yennayer is a symbol of the Amazigh people’s long journey and proud cultural identity. The community celebrates not just a new year but also their enduring spirit and cultural revival in the year 2976.