In harmony with the rebirth of nature, the Persian New Year Celebration, or NOROOZ, always begins on the first day of spring.
Obama also made a speech today on Norooz and referred to it as "It's Time For A New Beginning"
I've always been a bit funny with new years resolutions as it shouldn't have to take a number to make a change, especially if we genuinely want to do this for good. And I'm not just talking about things like giving up smoking or going to the gym... As my friend Cyrus says, "Why have a new years resolution when you can have a new day revolution?".