The Origins of New Year's Day: A Journey Through Time

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Discover the fascinating history of New Year's Day in this captivating episode of Amazing History! From ancient Babylon's Akitu festival to Julius Caesar's calendar reforms and the Gregorian calendar's precision, learn how January 1 became a global tradition. Dive into the myths, power struggles, and cultural transformations that shaped the way we celebrate today. Subscribe for more incredible stories every week!

0:00 Ancient Beginnings – The First New Year's Celebrations
1:38 Julius Caesar and the Revolutionary Calendar Reform
3:41 The Medieval Divergence – A Struggle for Control
5:06 Gregorian Reforms and the Global Standardization of Time
6:25 Modern Traditions and the Universal Celebration

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