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When does a new year begin?
1.The calendar that we use is the Gregorian calendar. Our new year begins January first.
2.In ancient Egypt, the new year began when the Nile River flooded over its banks. In northern Europe,the new year began when the leaves fell off the trees. ......................
3.In other parts of Europe, the new year began on the shortest day of the year. ............( the winter solstice) ............
In ancient Rome the new year was the first day of spring. This was the day when night and day were equal. ........
4.The Jewish New Year in September, at harvest time. The Chinese New Year begins in January or February. ................................................
