Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day
About Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day
When is Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day? This holiday is always observed on January 17
Today is Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day. Use this January 17 holiday to unburden yourself from all those unattainable goals and promises you made on New Year’s Eve. Seventeen days after ringing in the new year with promises to make improvements in your life, it’s time to ditch those seemingly impossible tasks. If there’s a day to celebrate the new year and make resolutions for the upcoming year, then there should be a day to ditch those resolutions. That’s the whole reason for today.
Remember all of those resolutions you made on New Year’s Eve? How are you doing with them? If you haven’t broken or given them all up yet, you’re doing better than most of us. Maybe, you’re well along toward accomplishing them. Perhaps, you are one of the few, who have already checked items off your list. Good for you!
For many more of us, New Year’s resolutions are hanging heavily over our heads. They have become a stressful burden. Perhaps they were not such a good idea after all.
Then…… of course, there are the resolutions that have already been broken.
If you haven’t accomplished, broken, or given up your New Year’s resolutions, today is your chance to get out from under them.
How to Celebrate Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day
Participating in today’s holiday is a big relief. Here’s how:
- Obviously, stop making attempts at accomplishing those impossible tasks.
- If you wrote your New Year’s resolutions on a piece of paper, hold a resolution burning ceremony. Throw the list in the fireplace.
Today's Quote
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” – – Abraham Lincoln
History and Origin of Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day
Despite our extensive research efforts, we found absolutely no information anywhere on the creator or origin of this day. Most likely, the originator made a New Year’s resolution to document this day. But,…………..
This Day in History
In addition to Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day, here are some important things that happened on this day:
Andrew Hallikie receives a patent for a cable car system in San Francisco, which began service in 1873. (1873)
The U.S. Supreme Court rules that taping on home VCRs does not violate copyright laws. (1984)
Actor and comedian Jim Carey was born on this day in 1962.
More January 17 Holidays
Additionally, here is another January 17 holiday we are sure you will enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date. See what happened on this date in history.
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Flower of the Day: Avocado – grow them indoors!
Recipe of the Day: Herb Wine Sauce
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