What is a New Year’s resolution?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary provides this definition:
“A New Year’s resolution is a promise to do something differently in the New Year.”
According to Wikipedia:
“A New Year’s resolution is a tradition in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their life.”
Wikipedia mentions “a tradition,” which sparked my curiosity.
What is the origin of New Year’s resolutions?
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