What issues were of particular concern to religious fundamentalists in years of great depression and why?

the answer is:

-evangelical Protestants feel threatened by mainstream Protestants/Catholics/Jews

- supported prohibition which greatly reduced alcohol consumption during the 1920s

- fought the teaching of evolution in private & public schools

Religious fundamentalists believe that all individuals should be subjected to the authority of the teachings that written in their religious scripture.

During the great depression,  there were a lot of immigrants from Europe came into united states. They brought along new knowledge and traditions and assimilate this to united states. This situation  threaten the structure that the religious fundamentalists try to maintain.

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.