Enjoy New Year
How to Enjoy New Year's Eve at Home With Your Family
11. Watching movies or even something like a concert or a Broadway show
Choosing really good DVD material to watch gets everyone off the usual pulp on TV on New Years Eve and provides a focal point for the whole family to sit down together and watch through an entire show. Supply nibbles and drinks as usual, and provide distractions for the little ones.
12. Make a New Years resolution together
In a circle, ask everyone to announce their New Years resolutions. Many people like to make new resolutions for the coming year. Dont push too hard though if someone wants to keep theirs a secret, let it be But dont try to make it all fancy.
13. This can be a good chance to make resolutions that require the help of others
For example, if you want to learn to ride a horse and Uncle George is an excellent horse rider, you could ask Uncle George if hell help you to learn. Or, if you want to lose weight, you can ask your family to help you by keeping their snacks hidden or to try your healthy new meals.
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Invite other families over
Invite neighboring families over for a potluck or take-in dinner, or for games. Enjoy the close conversation, lots of laughs, sharing of reminiscences, all minus the crowds and strangers.
15. Keep an eye on the time
Have a fantastic idea for the countdown planned well in advance. Choose something that rings in the New Year with a bang and let your neighbors know youre having more fun than they are. Ideas for celebrating include.
16. Singing Auld Lang Syne and hold the hands of everyone participating
Swing your arms back and forth in time to the song. It can be fun to see which family members think this is tragic, silly, or simply wriggle out of it.
17. Gazing at fireworks
If you can see the fireworks from where you live, sit together and watch them from home, or wander to a local spot together where you can see them.
18. Dont forget the all important kiss with your spouse or date
If youre not romantically attached, give a cheek kiss to someone you care about.
19. Take a New Years Eve Dinner Cruise
The Thames has to be the best place to experience New Years Eve in London. You get a front and centre seat to all of the key landmarks and the fireworks look beautiful from the water, but be sure to book as soon as you can, these cruises are really popular.
20. Have a Laugh
If youre spending New Years Eve in London, why not try something a little different with some stand-up comedy. Many of Londons top comedy clubs have New Years Eve packages that will ensure you welcome 2016 in with a smile on your face.
