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[_faisal]

i don't mean to be a party pooper or a downer or anything but what's so "Happy" about new years. i mean. every year people celebrate it like its paradise. but..... nothing has changed. Innocent people are still dying, starving, and/or homeless. People are still killing, stealing, raping, ect. The o-zone(spell check) layer is still going away. There

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[cheerry_blossom]

Probably because they're wishing that the next year will be better than the miserable past one and just wishing that people will have a happy new year. I personally think there is nothing worth celebrating. A new year...wow--another year bringing me closer to my death...Well I guess that IS something to celebrate. It's just fun to party and say the meaningless yet well-meant words "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" . And with that, HAPPY NEW YEAR Faisal!

Peace dude.

[r3membranc3]

cheerry blossom and yourself are absolutely right. There really isn't anything to celebrate about for December 31 and January 1 are the same, except for the change in year number. It's not a celebration of a saint nor of some day where we commemorate great people. It's a day for ourselves, to reflect on the past and TRY to correct the wrong we did. For some, it could be a new start. Sure, people can do this anytime during the year, but the first day of the year is *official* and thus, the name encourages people to make resolutions.

Along with new beginnings, people party like there's no tomorrow during New Years. Think of it also as a day of relaxation and freedom where people can let themselves go for a few hours and then recollect themselves for the harsh, upcoming year. Sorta like Mardi Gras, no?

Hope that helps!

[in_n_out_pirate]

ppl like 2 get drunk and party and 4get about the bad things. that's y they celebrate.♥