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6 Fascinating New Year Resolutions From History 
Happy New Year everyone! I can hardly believe it's already 2016. With the new year upon us, many are thinking about the past year and making goals and plans for the next. As I was doing some planning of my own, I began to wonder about the history of New Year Resolutions and decided to look into it.

Over 4,000 years ago, the Ancient Babylonians held a New Year celebration. They would often make promises to their gods in hopes of winning their favor. One of the most common was a promise to get out of debt. Interesting, huh?

In Rome, the people had a similar tradition. They made vows to the god Janus (after whom January was named). In Medieval times, the knights would reaffirm their vows of chivalry at the end of the Christmas season.

Since resolutions have been around for so long, I thought I would share some of the interesting New Year resolutions that I came across. Do any of these resolutions ring a bell with you? Whatever you resolve to do this year, here's a good quote from Abraham Lincoln to keep in mind.

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. ~Abe Lincoln

Do you make New Year resolutions or goals? Why, or why not? Do you succeed?