Watch Night isn’t just about ringing in the new year—it’s a powerful tradition rooted in Freedom’s Eve, when Black communities gathered in 1862 to await the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, churches across the country still hold these late-night services filled with prayer, music, and hope, reflecting on the past and looking forward to a brighter future. It’s way more meaningful than just a midnight countdown! #Religion #WatchNight #NewYearsEve