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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.

"globalization has greatly impacted the united states and american citizens. first and foremost, globalization has spread american influence throughout the world. globalization has opened up more markets for the united states, which in effect american companies sell their products worldwide. there has been a rise of multinational corporations and their influence has greatly increased."