Can someone help me with this I’ll give you 10 points

The historical circumstance that led to this development was the European exploration and their desire for raw materials that eventually led to Imperialism.

i have no idea if its the answer i still have to catch up with my maps hehehe

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.