What was the purpose of the poll taxes in the south?
to raise money for public schools
to improve roads and bridges
to prevent african americans from voting

the answer is b.2008 and 2012 were presidential election years.

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.