Which ancient civilization held the first recorded seasonal shopping festival, where merchants would gather to sell luxury goods during a specific religious holiday?

Before modern Black Friday or Singles' Day, ancient civilizations had their own shopping festivals that boosted commerce and celebrated cultural traditions. These events were crucial product marketing opportunities that combined religious celebrations with commercial activities, creating economic booms for merchants. Test your knowledge about the oldest organized shopping festivals in human history!

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Ancient Mesopotamia during the Akitu (New Year) Festival, where merchants sold exotic goods along the Tigris and Euphrates
Ancient Egypt during the Festival of Opet, where traders set up marketplaces along the Nile to sell to pilgrims visiting Luxor
Ancient Greece during the Panathenaic Festival, where merchants from across the Mediterranean sold goods in Athens' Agora
Ancient Rome during Saturnalia celebrations, where specialized markets were established selling gifts and seasonal items