Resolutions
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of New Year’s resolutions? As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, many people around the world make promises to themselves called ‘resolutions.’ These promises help us become better versions of ourselves!
Did you know that sometimes, our New Year's resolutions might not go exactly as planned? And that's totally okay! Even if things didn't work out the way we wanted, it doesn't mean we should give up. It's like learning to ride a bike – at first, it might be tricky, but with practice and determination, we can get better! So, if your resolutions didn't quite work out, don't worry. You can try again or even change your goals to something that feels more achievable. Remember, the most important thing is to keep going and never stop believing in yourself. Every step you take counts, and you're awesome just for trying!
Thousands of years ago, the ancient Babylonians (who lived in a place called Mesopotamia) were the first known people to make promises to their Gods at the start of the year. They celebrated their new year in March, not January like we do now! During a massive festival called Akitu, they made pledges to the Gods to return borrowed stuff and pay debts. Later on, the ancient Romans continued this tradition with a month-long celebration called "Janus", named after their God of beginnings. Janus had two faces – one looking forward to the future and the other looking back to the past. People made promises to Janus for good behaviour and changes they wanted to make in the upcoming year.
New Year's resolutions are about promising ourselves to do better and be better. Whether it,s learning new things, being kinder or trying to eat more veggies, these resolutions are like little goals that help us grow and become even more awesome versions of ourselves!
