Our tradition was to stay up and watch the Three Stooges Marathon. We'd record it on VHS and I'd be in charge of hitting pause during the commercials so they wouldn't end up on the tape. We'd usually camp out on the living room floor, too. I still have to watch at least a few episodes of the Stooges on NYE as an adult or I feel weird, but I've yet to pass this tradition down to my children. 🙂
That's awesome! What a great memory. At some point my dad bought a VCR and we would rent a movie. It had to be one I could watch, which I'm sure irked my older siblings. 2024/2025 is our year to pass along the traditions, Meg!
I've never looked at New Year's quite that way. It has always felt like turning a corner, releasing what's old and looking forward to the new. There was no agonizing or grandiose pictures of the future, no connection to success, at least for me. I'v never been a party-goer, either, and these days we seldom stay up past ten, even for New Year's. But I love the idea of a family celebration, a way to make it a special time.
I wonder if it's a more recent thing, like in the last 5-10 years, where if we didn't experience that before, it's not something we necessarily would now. It sort of aligns with the New Year's resolutions type of practice -- not necessarily around personal growth, but goals and achievements. I'm with you on staying up late. I can barely keep my eyes open anymore past 11pm. 🤣
My kids are too young to stay up for new years so no fireworks, no kisses, no nothing, but your tradition sounds really nice
When they are finally old enough and you stay up and have a grand feast, invite me over. You know, as a reward for giving you the idea. 😉
Our tradition was to stay up and watch the Three Stooges Marathon. We'd record it on VHS and I'd be in charge of hitting pause during the commercials so they wouldn't end up on the tape. We'd usually camp out on the living room floor, too. I still have to watch at least a few episodes of the Stooges on NYE as an adult or I feel weird, but I've yet to pass this tradition down to my children. 🙂
That's awesome! What a great memory. At some point my dad bought a VCR and we would rent a movie. It had to be one I could watch, which I'm sure irked my older siblings. 2024/2025 is our year to pass along the traditions, Meg!
I've never looked at New Year's quite that way. It has always felt like turning a corner, releasing what's old and looking forward to the new. There was no agonizing or grandiose pictures of the future, no connection to success, at least for me. I'v never been a party-goer, either, and these days we seldom stay up past ten, even for New Year's. But I love the idea of a family celebration, a way to make it a special time.
I wonder if it's a more recent thing, like in the last 5-10 years, where if we didn't experience that before, it's not something we necessarily would now. It sort of aligns with the New Year's resolutions type of practice -- not necessarily around personal growth, but goals and achievements. I'm with you on staying up late. I can barely keep my eyes open anymore past 11pm. 🤣
Thanks for reading and commenting, Virginia!
Brian,
I enjoyed the first person post the most
I'm glad you liked it. If in the future you want to receive just the non-fiction, I'll show you how to do that. Right after fixing the printer. 😉