Look back, move forward: Ideas for a quiet New Year's Eve at home

Who says New Year's Eve has to mean a sky full of fireworks and people banging on pots and pans?

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Highlights

• Video chat with loved ones.
• Look back and look forward.
• Eat, Netflix, drink. Repeat.

New Year's Eve in the Philippines is typically loud and noisy, and while there are certain rules against the use of fire crackers, people still find a way to add these explosives to the merriment. 

In Australia, New Year's Eve tends to be a little bit quieter and a little bit less chaotic - even more so with the current pandemic.

 

If you're one who wants to make the most of a peaceful evening, here are some ideas you can do during a quiet New Year's Eve at home:

1. Video chat with loved ones.

You may be apart, but you'll still be ending a year and starting another together. Source: rawpixel.com from Pexels

The best way to end a year and to start another is to be with the ones you love the most.

While geography prevents you from giving your mum in the Philippines a kiss when the clock strikes twelve, technology can at least allow you to connect and celebrate together.

2. Look back on the year that was.

Look back and look forward. Source: Anna Shvets from Pexels

And wow, was it quite a year.

As a matter of fact, look back on the years (!) that were and give thanks for things you were spared from, different paths that led to good things and your persistence to continue moving forward.

Take a shot everytime someone utters out loud that they hope 2022 is a much better year.

3. Netflix and chill (literally).

Netflix and (literally) chill with the cooling on. Source: JESHOOTS.com from Pexels

Holiday-themed or not, binge watching a favourite show or film with family and friends isn't only fun, it's a great excuse for lazy, boozy, gluttonous lounging. 

So stay home, kick back and chill on the couch with the A/C on full blast while the hot winds blow outside.

4. Have a game night.

Game on! Source: Pixabay

While people today typically opt to play games on their phones, there's still something special about game night with board games.

So, bring out that Scrabble box with the missing 'X' tile, or that Monopoly Game you've yet to remove from its plastic covering, and enjoy a New Year's Eve game night with your loved ones.

5. Drink and eat. A lot.

Eat, drink and be merry; for tomorrow, we diet. Source: Lisa Fotios from Pexels

Red watusis, explosive triangles, sparkly fountains and even hornpipes may not be part of your New Year agenda, but food and drinks will certainly make a showing. 

So, go on - eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we diet (hopefully).