NEW YEAR AND ITS RESOLUTIONS; THINGS YOU MUST KNOW
By Kanu Augustine Oluebubechi and Ekeledo Kelechi Hart The New Year celebrations many of us are partaking in today are over 4000 years old. It owes its origin to the ancient Babylonia in Mesopotamia. The content of the New Year festivities has varied over time. Whereas early celebrations were more Paganistic in nature; celebrating Earth’s cycles, Christian tradition celebrates the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ on New Year’s Day. Roman Catholics also often celebrate Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a feast honouring Mary. However, in the twentieth century, the holiday grew into its own celebration and mostly separated from the common association with religion. It has become a holiday associated with nationality, relationships, and introspection rather than a religious celebration, although many people do still follow older traditions. You May Also Like: 7 WAYS TO GET NIGERIA OUT OF ECONOMIC RECESSION