There are those that have the custom of fasting Erev Rosh Hashanah. Some very pious people fast 10 days and for one who is able, this is proper. When Elul begins, one who writes a letter to his friend should first mention that he wishes him a good year.
--Shulchan Aruch, Rema, Mishna Berurah 581:2
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