BY JORDAN COATES
Lions’ Pride Staff Writer

As the clock ticks down before ringing in the New Year, people all around the world anxiously await the upcoming year. Some may be focused on the stigma that how you spend your new years eve is a foreshadow for the upcoming year. Some may be sharing that magical midnight kiss, and some might be eager for the New Year and a new start. The New Year brings ideals of the ‘new you’. This simple change from on day to another has created a motivating force for people all around the world for all kinds of desires. Perhaps this year you want to go further in your career, find the perfect match, or drop those ten holiday pounds. For these desires we have our own personal New Year’s Resolutions.

The celebration of New Year’s derives from the Roman King Janus. He was known for his ability to look back on the past and look forward to the future. The Romans celebrated the New Year by seeking forgiveness and giving gifts. This holiday comes very close to the celebration of Christmas, but there are other traditions in the new year that make it different. For example, in America it is tradition to eat black eyed peas and in Spain to eat twelve grapes at midnight. The New Year has moved about a lot since its beginning but never the less it is a time for new beginnings.

This hope for a fresh start is why so many make resolutions. The logic behind resolutions was to rid the past of demons and sin. New Year’s celebration has come a long way from these origins, but people all over the world are working towards a better year by making all kinds of resolutions.

Saint Leo student Rebecca Powers spent the New Year celebrating with friends. This year her resolution is to try harder in every aspect of life. Delving further into her resolution she explained “I chose this resolution because there is nothing I want to give up or do differently. I just want to better myself in any way possible”.

Now that the ball has dropped and students are all well on our way into the year 2010, may be time to try hard to stick to such resolutions. Even the most hopeful find themselves breaking their own goal. Remember it is a new year and that could mean a new you. Happy New Year students and good luck!