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Why is New Year’s Day on January 1st?
Was there any significance to the spring equinox before that change?
Yes, many cultures celebrated the start of the new year with the spring equinox because it marked the beginning of the planting season and the rebirth of nature. The Babylonians, for example, celebrated Akitu, a 12-day festival in March, to mark the renewal of the world.