Why did the jews of sighet underestimate the approaching danger of the nazis?

The Jews of Sighet underestimated the approaching danger because they feel that the German soldiers had been polite and reasonable to them. Some Jews were able to invite German soldiers in their houses. Later on, the ghettos and deportation happened, but they were still hoping the war would be over soon.

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.