because he lives

It could seem plausible that anthropologists 50 years from now might look back at the odd belief that having a grand celebration one night might bring a new life and happiness to individuals that it was unattainable to the previous year. Their conclusion would be that: this magical thinking was predominant across social, ethnic, gender, and religious traditions, causing much grief and pain as those grandiose plans most always failed; and that somehow by making special goals, they could radically change their life.