Many people were able to live in the suburbs in the late 1800s because

more jobs were in the suburbs.

better forms of transportation were developed.

more jobs were in cities.

cities housed too many people.

i believe the answer is a

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.