D-day was important because it:

a. ended the war in the pacific.

b. was the day hitler surrendered.

c. opened up a second front in europe.

d. stopped the nazi advance in eastern europe.

C. opened up a second front in europe

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.