4 Special Ways To Bring In the New Year

The new year is only days away, which means it’s time to say goodbye to 2025. If you haven’t begun to wrap things up, now would be a great time to start finalizing all of your endeavors to end the year properly. You don’t want to bring any of 2025 into 2026; it’s time to start fresh.

However, if you have no clue what you want to do to bring in the new year, Her Agenda has gathered a list of four options that may be of interest below!

According to Church Plaza, this tradition dates back to the early 18th century. It was originally a contemplative vigil. But this event evolved into more of a joyous celebration in 1862, when African Americans stayed up all night in anticipation of Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation the next day.

Bringing in the new year at church is an option if you’re religious and believe in a higher power. Many churches have a night service or “watch night” where there is a sermon, musician selection/celebration, prayer, and a countdown to midnight. This is a great safe option for those who want to celebrate their faith. This is also something sacred to do as a family, especially if you have children.

Who doesn’t like a good party? Whether it’s a company party, a friend, or one you host yourself, celebrating the beginning of the new year can be exciting and special with people you love. You get to dress up nicely, dance, enjoy the food (if it’s available), and pop champagne. Let’s not forget the fun New Year’s Eve trinkets, such as New Year’s hats, glasses, and fun glow lights.

If you’re choosing to attend a party, one tip Evanston Roundtable suggests is, don’t be the guest who never leaves. Read the room! Is your host yawning? Are you the last one left with a drink in your hand as they wash the dishes? Have they turned out the lights and headed to bed? It’s (past) time to go.

Hopefully, your city isn’t too cold out to experience the fireworks downtown. But if it is, bundle up and join your fellow locals for an exciting night of lights in the sky. This is a family fun activity that’s also free. You can’t beat that!

According to Chorlton Fireworks, arriving early at the event has several benefits. Firstly, it allows you to secure a good viewing spot. Firework displays attract large crowds, and prime viewing spots can fill up quickly. Secondly, arriving early can help you familiarize yourself with the venue, locate amenities, and settle in before the event starts.

If you’re a millennial or older, this is the best-sounding option. All of the festivities of the holidays can truly be a wipeout of energy. Staying home affords you the comfort of pajamas, a warm, cozy night on the couch, a toast at midnight, and bed shortly after. Or, you may opt to go to bed before midnight and sleep through the gunshots, fireworks, and parties being thrown in your neighborhood.