The four Gospels tell us about the events of Jesus' life and His words . with a different main purpose
in the eyes of the Pharisees
in different ways
in a different sequence of events

In different ways

Explanation: The gospels tell us about the events of Jesus' life in different ways, as each features it's own emotion and is worded differently.

a revolutionary war veteran

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.