Wepet Renpet is an ancient Egyptian festival celebrated in honor of the New Year. It marks the annual flooding of the Nile River, which was crucial for agriculture in ancient Egypt. The festival typically involved various rituals, feasting, and celebrations to welcome the new agricultural cycle. During Wepet Renpet, people would decorate their homes and temples, and offerings were made to the gods, particularly Osiris, the god of the afterlife and agriculture. The festivities symbolized renewal and rebirth, reflecting the importance of the Nile in sustaining life and prosperity in ancient Egyptian society.