The election of 1800 marked the first time a US president was chosen by the Electoral College.
a political party.
the House of Representatives.
the Supreme Court

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.

someone or something lol