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Ever wonder why the new year officially starts on January 1? Turns out, you can thank Pope Gregory XIII—and Julius Caesar.

The oldest recorded new year festivities date back to 2000 B.C. in ancient Mesopotamia, where Iraq is now. Called akitu, the festival, which could last for up to 12 days, started on the day of the ...

We celebrate New Year's Day on January 1st because of its historical significance and its symbolism of new beginnings. The celebration has evolved over thousands of years, but its core meaning ...