How did the tradition of New Year resolutions begin?

Answer 1

"The tradition of the New Year's Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar."

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Answer 2

The New Years resolutions start on 1st January.

Answer 3

The tradition of New Year's resolutions began from the old English wives tale about a new calendar year starting and beginning anew. Not too far from the tradition we know as party time.