The way the government uses taxes and spending to stabilize the economy is called recession prevention monetary policy fiscal policy government policy

assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

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.