The major goal of the civil rights movement of the 1960’s was to

Ensure that colored citizens in the United States have the same rights and privileges as white citizens. It also removed some restrictions and segregation laws against coloured citizens and allowed colored folks to exercise their full civil rights without fear or prejudice from the white majority citizens.

sumerians were responsible.

it's a secular holiday. it is and was a custom developed to recognize the ending of a time and a wish for a good future. the kind of kiss you exchange, if you are single, is intended to predict what kind of year you will have in the coming year.

it is saying good bye to the last year with all its ups and downs, and hello to the new year, with all its hopes and dreams.