What did the American colonists wish to avoid by adopting a confederation as their form of government?

They tried petitioning and protesting for peaceful resolve, but eventually british staged military intervention. Afterwards there was some violent riots.

Explanation:

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.