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New Year is one of the few events which are celebrated by people all over the world. People irrespective of age, caste and creed celebrate New Year in their own possible ways and hope for good fortune in the year ahead. New Year celebrations take place with great pomp and splendor and it is a time for mixing the tradition and culture with the modern ways of life.
The history of the New Year celebrations dates back to the ancient periods. The first instance of celebrating New Year was initiated by the Babylonians, who used to celebrate the first day of their calendar with great merriment. Since then, the celebrations have come through ages and have been modified and diversified according to the tastes and customs of various places across the globe.
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