Public opinion in favor of preparing for war was swayed by

The public oppinion at the begining of WW1 overall was very favorable and positive. People from all around Europe were excited to start the war.

Even writers like J.B Preistly was motivating people to be content about the war, saying things like "the war had woken the youths from their sleep".

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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.