The Origin of New Year’s Traditions

Why do we observe New Year’s Eve on December 31 and New Year’s Day on January 1? Why do we have fireworks, firecrackers, oracle traditions and party games? What is the origin of many of these and other customs? Should true Christians participate in such activities?Summary Terms:PM Wotan Wodan Odin wild hunt devils demons ghosts dead The Local Silvester Catholic church Christianity champagne firecrackers whip-cracking Teutons sun winter supernatural divined pagan ransom Bible verse Christmas Easter Halloween God Sabbath annual Holy Days