Did you know that New Year's Resolutions have been around for more than 4000 years? They date back to ancient Babylon, where people made promises to their gods during the 12-day Akitu festival (around March) to repay debts and return borrowed items for good fortune. The Romans later adopted the practice, honoring Janus , the god of beginnings, with promises of good behavior, especially after Julius Caesar set January 1st as the new year. Over centuries, this evolved from rel