January 6, 2020
Did Make Any Resolutions for the New Year?
The first New Year’s resolutions may have been made more than 4,000 years ago! The ancient Babylonians celebrated their new year in March when the crops were planted. During a 12-day religious festival they promised their gods that they would repay any debts and return any borrowed items. These promises could be considered the forerunners today’s resolutions.
Writing down the things you resolve may help you to accomplish them.
In Rome, Julius Caesar changed the calendar around 46 B.C. to make the year begin with January. January was named for the Roman god Janus, who looked backwards into the previous year as well as into the future. The Romans made many promises of good behavior to Janus.
For early Christians, the first of January became a day of reflecting on past bad behaviors and resolving not to commit them again. In 1740 John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, created the Covenant Renewal Service. These became known as “watch night” services. They became hymn-filled spiritual services that were an alternative to the loud parties to be found elsewhere.
The phrase “New Year’s Resolutions” first appeared in a Boston newspaper article on January 1, 1813. The author wrote about how people use the new year to make right whatever wrongs they had committed the previous year.
Modern Resolutions
Today most people seem to focus their New Year’s promises on areas of self-improvement. Recent surveys say about 45% of Americans make a New Year’s resolution. Sadly, only about 8% of them report attaining their goals.
At Buckhorn Inn we believe the new year brings a chance for a fresh start. We were delighted to celebrate with our guests as they had their fortunes told, vied for door prizes popular over the last 10 decades, ate a sumptuous meal and danced the night away.
In terms of goals for 2020, we remain charmed by a list we found in Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/community from a few years ago. We offer them for your inspiration. And don’t forget to tell us what you have decided to resolve for 2020!
Get a new skill. Adopt a pet. Learn a new language. Adopt a no-social-media day. Begin a daily journal. Budget and save. Create and recreate. Visit another country. Read more books. Show others you care.
December 10, 2018
Get on Board the Buckhorn Inn Belle!
Are you familiar with the Buckhorn Inn Belle? For New Year’s Eve 2018 we will transform the Buckhorn Inn dining room into a Mississippi River steamboat gambling salon. We look forward to welcoming our guests to our celebration of the year that was and the year that will be aboard the Buckhorn Inn Belle! As we cruise down the Mississip, we promise not to make any bights in the bend too sharply and no gentlemen will be asked to back-and-belly any heavy freight. Festive attire is encouraged for this night to remember.
Our own Sharon Mellor will be in the pilot house for the evening.
The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with champagne, hors d’oeuvres and Ragtime and Dixieland piano. Our house gambler, Two-Eyed Jack, will be on hand to deal you a hand of poker for prizes to both winners and losers. Dinner, presented by Chef Frank Downs, will be served at 7:00 p.m.
Buckhorn Inn Belle Dinner Menu
Departing from Minneapolis
Wild Mushroom Gruyere Phyllo
Mediterranean Skewer with Anchovy Aioli
Arriving in Cairo
Shrimp and Lobster Ceviche with Cucumber, Chives and Frissee
Meet me in St. Louis
Argula, Prosciutto, and Beet Salad with Chevre and White Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette
Gettin’ the Memphis Blues
Seared Five Spice Duck Breast with Asian Slaw, Hoisin Sauce, and Micro Greens
Let’s Geaux to Baton Rouge
Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with a Leek and Roasted Garlic Cream, Chateau Confit Herbed Potato, Hone-Glazed Baby Carrot, Minted Peas in a Tomato Cup
Arrival in N’Awlins, Dahlin’
Orange, Raspberry and Chocolate Cake with Crème Anglais, Fresh Berries, and Floral Garni
During dinner, watch out for any card sharps who may try sleight of hand at your table–we understand rounders may be about. And remember that all Gamblers and Fancy Women must register with the captain before the steamboat leaves the dock!
December 3, 2018
We Are Looking Forward to the New Year
At Buckhorn Inn we will be spending the last evening of 2018 aboard the “Buckhorn Inn Belle”, dancing, dining, and toasting the year that was and the year that will be. What will be ahead of us in 2019?
The Chinese Zodiac year begins on February 5. We will be leaving the Year of the Dog and entering the Year of the Pig. Predictions say that this will be a year of good fortune and luck! The zodiac says that the Pig attracts success in all spheres of life and 2019 will be a time of joy, friendship, success, and love.
We will take that!
On the other hand, Nostradamus prophesized that we will be more open socially and extend our circle of friends this year. However, many parts of the United States may be subject to earthquakes and hurricanes in 2019. Oh no!
What will 2019 have in store?
Events Scheduled for the New Year
If, you are looking for sure things, rather than predictions and prophecies, we note that 2019 has been designated as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements by the United Nations General Assembly. During the next 12 months the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. Emperor Akihito of Japan will abdicate from his position.
On the sports front the Cricket World Cup will be held in England and Wales, the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held in France, the Pan American Games will be held in Lima Peru, and the 2019 Rugby World Cup will be held in Japan. The Super Bowl will be played at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. In October climbing Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia will be banned. So if this has been on your bucket list and you have not done it yet, you are sadly out of luck. In December a solar eclipse will be visible from South Asia.
We are wishing you and yours much happiness!
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