Watch Night is a Christian religious service held on New Year’s Eve in many African American churches. It has multiple significances, including:
Celebrating faith, community, and perseverance: Watch Night is a celebration of the importance of these values.
Celebrating freedom: Watch Night commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in the Confederate states during the American Civil War.
Reflecting on the past year: Watch Night is a time to reflect on the trials and triumphs of the past year.
Anticipating the new year: Watch Night is a time to look forward to what the new year will bring.
