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sydney is among the first places to celebrate the new year each year. which ancient civilization is believed to be the first to celebrate the occasion?

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The ancient Babylonians first celebrated the New Year about 4,000 years ago, though they marked the calendar change in late March. The Romans were the first to celebrate it on January 1.


The correct answer is Babylon.

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