Where did this saying originate from?
2006-12-31 01:54:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Don't you want friends and family to have a great New Year? It's like wishing someone a Merry Christmas. Shows you care.
2006-12-31 01:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by Pache 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not quite sure where it originated from but we say happy new year because we hope that people have a happy new year....better than last =)
2006-12-31 09:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's the new year...a turn of the wheel of life...a new beginning, etc. A new chapter in life...it's quite natural to wish people to have a happy new year, just as we tend to wish them a merry xmas, happy holidays, happy easter, happy valentines day, etc (you get the picture).
2006-12-31 09:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People originally wished one another an aweful new year, but it made everyone feel bad so they switched.
Actyually, check this link on Chineese New Years
2006-12-31 09:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by Cars & Computers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we wish people happy new year for we hope they will have the best yet!
2006-12-31 15:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by zarem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot can happen in a year just look back on your own life i always wonder on new years eve what the year has in store for me and my family and friends. i don't think it has an origin it just kinda stands on its own. new year, many blessings hopefully!
2006-12-31 11:26:02 · answer #6 · answered by pa625 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a way of saying, Hope this year is better then your last!
2006-12-31 09:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by sadsue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bcos we want people to have a happy new year! Dont know where it came from though
2006-12-31 09:56:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋