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What were some reasons for celebrating the new year in ancient times?
What were some reasons for celebrating the new year in ancient times?
People celebrated the new year to mark the beginning of a new year, to have fun, and to connect the festivities with astronomical events or the land.
When did the River Nile flood in Egypt and how was it connected to the new year celebration?
When did the River Nile flood in Egypt and how was it connected to the new year celebration?
The River Nile flooded when the star Sirius rose, and this coincided with the beginning of the new year in Egypt.
When did the Persians and Phoenicians celebrate their new year and why?
When did the Persians and Phoenicians celebrate their new year and why?
The Persians and Phoenicians celebrated their new year at the spring equinox, around 20 March, because it marked a time when the length of the night and the day were almost the same.
Where were the first recorded New Year's celebrations held and what was the name of the festival?
Where were the first recorded New Year's celebrations held and what was the name of the festival?
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What was the significance of barley in the Akitu festival?
What was the significance of barley in the Akitu festival?
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