Why is it happening in January?

Hi good people! Just wondering why this year we will have 3 Ludum Dares. I'm very used to it happening around April and October, so why January as well this time? Any special ocasion? I'm also used to having Global Game Jam this month, so participating in two in a row will be a bit too much for me. I don't like to miss Ludum Dares though. :confused: