"Like elsewhere in the world, New Year's resolutions in Germany are a bit like astrology, in the sense that some people take this very seriously, while others might be sarcastic about the whole concept but in the end, it's a great topic for small talk, as everyone has their own very special opinion on the matter. Most people know, of course, that it's also part of the tradition to abandon any New Year's self-improvement plan within the first weeks of January."
"After all, they are ideas developed after a week of overeating, and probably drinking too much, with family members who are either way better off in all aspects of their picture-perfect life or absolute failures. That's obviously enough to inspire more than a few people to start jogging that beer-belly away and take a break on the wurst. Oaths to a two-faced god or a peacock"
Popular New Year's resolutions in Germany include saving money, eating healthier and exercising more, mirroring trends across the Western hemisphere. Resolutions provoke mixed reactions, with some people taking them seriously and others treating them sarcastically, yet they remain common small-talk topics. Many people abandon self-improvement plans within the first weeks of January after holiday excess and family comparisons. Taking the new year as a moment for change dates back millennia. Babylonians pledged to return borrowed items and repay debts during a mid-March festival. Romans later set January 1 and associated the month with Janus, prompting sacrifices and vows.
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