The confetti 
has settled. We’ve caught up on our eve of staying up later than is wise– some of us–and our New Year’s resolutions no longer feel quite so resolute.
Did the ancient Babyonians’ vows to their gods of loyalty, payment of debts, and returning that which they borrowed, begin to slide a week after their March New Year? Did the Romans’? As the originators of the January New Year concept in 46 BC, the Romans also made promises of good conduct.
Early Christians, and 1700’s groups, had New Year’s watches– times of prayer, song, joy and seriousness, depending on the leader. It was a time to focus on God, a tradition many have revived.
Whether or not I eat less sugar (tough with Christmas goodies everywhere) write more, exercise with diligence or manage to be a kinder more loving human being, in 2024, I want to see God more clearly, love God more dearly, follow God more nearly– day by day.
This has been your belated Tuesday Trivia Tidbit.