New Year's Resolutions

The New Year's tradition of making resolutions dates all the way back to approximately 2000 B.C. in ancient Babylon. However, back then the most popular New Year's resolution was to return borrowed farm equipment.   New Year's resolutions have somewhat evolved over time, but the principle is the same: The New Year amounts to a clean slate, so people set goals for themselves to better their... Read more >

New Year's Celebrations

New Year's celebrations can be simple affairs or fancy galas. Those planning New Year's Eve celebrations can choose to throw a theme party, a cocktail party or even a potluck or bring-your-own-beverage event.   New Year's parties can take place at hotels, event facilities or private homes. The possibilities are limitless. Many people prefer to celebrate with a few friends and some champagne, while others... Read more >

New Year's Traditions

The New Year's Eve and New Year's Day holidays come with many yearly traditions. Every year, people come up with New Year's resolutions to better themselves in the year to come. Resolution-makers commonly vow to quit smoking, lose weight or save money in the upcoming year.   At midnight on New Year's Eve, party-goers share a kiss with their date or loved one. Whoever you kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve... Read more >

Top 10 New Year's Spots

At New Year's celebrations, we wave good-bye to the passing year and welcome the new one. While anywhere can make a great spot to celebrate New Year's Eve, there are a few places that are known for their New Year's celebrations. Here's a list of the top 10 spots to ring in the New Year! New Year's Eve in Las Vegas: Spending New Year's Eve in Las Vegas is a perennial favorite. On New Years Eve, you can join a... Read more >

Making a New Year's Resolution

Making a New Year's resolution that you're willing and able to stick to can be a challenge. Many people abandon their New Year's resolutions before January is even over.   Here are some tips to help you make a resolution you can keep! Setting Reasonable Goals Some goals take time and dedication to meet, so making goals that are reasonable is important when making a New Year's resolution.   Also... Read more >

New Year's Myths

New Year's myths surrounding the concept of time and new beginnings have been around for ages. In fact, many of these tales arose from ancient days, when gods and goddesses cavorted while humans worshipped them.   While some New Year's myths, such as Father Time, can be linked to the gods, others revolve around superstition. These myths have no character-driven basis but are just as revered in... Read more >

Keeping a New Year's Resolution

Making a New Year's resolution is one thing; keeping it is quite another. While the majority of Americans make a New Year's resolution of some kind, only about half of the population is still working toward that resolution after just a couple months. Only about 20 percent end up reaching their goals. Focusing on Goals Sticking to a self-improvement plan is very difficult. Keeping a New Year's resolution... Read more >

Celebrating Success

Successful people aren't those who set a single goal and reach it. They're people who plan well, learn from their mistakes and set new goals just beyond their reach. They also persevere.   If you have a history of failed New Year's resolutions, there's a good chance you simply haven't recognized partial successes along the way. Most of us stumble toward our life's goals without pausing to see how far we've... Read more >