New Year
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The Ancient Romans began their year on 1 January. During the Middle Ages under the influence of the Christian Church, many countries moved the start of the year to one of several important Christian festivals -
25 December (the Nativity of Jesus), 1 March, 25 March (the Annunciation), or even Easter.
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