The first month of a year is called January. Named for the two-faced Roman god Janus, who looks forward to a new beginning as well as backward for reflection and resolution. The Romans would offer sacrifices to Janus and make promises of good behavior for the coming year.
In the United States, New Year’s resolutions are a
tradition, but the type of resolutions have changed. In the early 1900s,
resolutions were more religious or spiritual in nature, reflecting a desire to develop
stronger moral character, a stronger work ethic, and more restraint in the face
of mundane pleasures. Over the years, the new year’s resolutions have been
gravitating more towards general self-improvement than denying or suppressing one’s
inner feelings or voice. Why don’t we take a look at the differences of
resolutions between the old days and today?
(*source from The Old Farmer’s Almanac
founded in 1792 by Robert B. Thomas)
Resolutions from 1947 (Gallop Poll):
1.
Improve one’s disposition: Be more
understanding & control my temper
2.
Live a better life
3.
Stop smoking/ smoke less
4.
Save more money
5.
Stop drinking/ drink less
6.
Be more religious (in other words, go to
church more often)
7.
Be a more efficient worker
8.
Take better care of my health
9.
Take greater part in home life
10.
Lose(or gain) weight
Today’s Resolutions:
1.
Lose weight
2.
Get organized
3.
Spend less and save more
4.
Enjoy life to the fullest
5.
Stay fit and healthy
6.
Learn something exciting
7.
Quit smoking
8.
Help others fulfill their dreams
9.
Fall in love
10.
Cross out at least one thing from my bucket
list
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