New Year Resolutions

By Paula Carpenter
 
With Christmas behind us, and the New Year fast approaching, many of us are making New Year’s Resolutions. This custom is hardly a new concept; in fact the tradition of making New Year Resolutions can be traced back to the ancient Babylonians who would make promises to their gods in hopes they’d earn good favor in the coming year. According to History.com, many of the Babylonians also often resolved to get out of debt.
 
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