Why do people make a big deal out of a new years eve? It is just an event right? Why so much big deal then?

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Even the academic calenders don't start on the same day.

[OlderAndWiser]

My friend's wife had breast cancer treatment earler this year, the she fell and broke her right fibula. In September, his three year old grandson died. On December 20, my friend had to get a cardiac pacemaker implanted. He and his wife are hopeful that next year will be a much better year for them and they are eager to celebrate the end of 2022.

[OlderAndWiser]

And, yes, that involves a certain amount of superstitious thinking. They are intelligent enough to know that the series of unfortunate events could continue into 2023.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

I wish them quick recovery. Those are quite unfortunate incidents that happened to them.

[OlderAndWiser]

Indeed! For Christmas, I invited them to join my girlfriend and me in a cabin in the mountains for a getaway. We had a great time.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

So, I figure everybody has their own set of problems. And they want a reason to at least try to forget about the problems for at least one day.

[SnowedIn]

I think a lot of people get to the end of a year are ready for a new one. The current year is stale and old and has been full of disappointments. Time to celebrate the old one going away and usher in the hope of the new year. And, people like excuses to celebrate and throw parties. Finally, as much as we talk about spontaneity, etc., humans like clearly demarcated things -- years are no exception. And so we celebrate it.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

The year is new, but the liabilities people have are resolved around April lol. Or not even there!😂

Happy New Year!

I find a text sufficient for this occasion. What do you consider sufficient?

[SnowedIn]

Happy New Year to you as well!

Sufficient for ending one year and beginning the next? A cup of coffee and a piece of really good tiramisu or dish of creme brulee. But I do say it (particularly at work) because it is a friendly sort of salutation and conveys good will and good cheer.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

A wholehearted definite yes.

[Cynicaldreamer]

Realistically? It's not. You're absolutely right; it's just another day on the calendar really.

But for some people, they see new years eve as the ending of the year and way to welcome in a (hopefully) better year or fresh start. Hence why people make resolutions or promises each year... they usually fail, but at least they try, lol.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Heat in the moment kind of thing.

[artsy_dragon]

Just a trend thing I guess. Chinese New year is so much better anyways!

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Are you Chinese?

[artsy_dragon]

No, I am from Ukraine but my boyfriend is Asian

[NathanDavis]

never let a chance to be happy, enjoy or have fun just go by...

many people seize it, that's why

[Anemone978]

I think its because were old and its like one of the only times you get to stay up late and have fun xD

[TenderFantasy]

In the Gregorian Calendar, it's the start of a new year and the end of an old one. That is why people get excited about it.

=)

[menina]

I guess it's because people are hopeful about the new year. They expect the next year to be better than the previous one.

[TrishaMorgan]

It's a massive milestone. An out with the old in with the new moment.

[Anonymous]

I don’t. It’s not a big deal. I was like this ever since childhood. Time don’t flow in my world. It’s just another day

[Anonymous]

It's a good day to stay off the road.

[Exterminatore]

Just to celebrate.