One reason for conflict between the ottoman and safavid empires was that
a. the safavids tried to convert ottomans to hinduism.
b. the safavids wanted to take over the ottoman silk trade.
c. the ottomans aided the qajars against the safavids.
d. the ottomans despised the safavids as heretics.

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.