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NYE - PITA

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sashaymashay · 31/12/2025 14:42

Not a serious thread but is anyone else not doing anything for NYE.

AIBU to think that NYE is a PITA and staying in is the new going out.

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travelforthesoul · 31/12/2025 15:37

we are going to a friends house who host a NYE paty - but we leave after the bells and are home for 1ish. Its good fun, starts early, finishes early and im ok for the next day (mostly). Also in Scotland - but many NYE have been quiet and we have gone to bed early.

Rocketpants50 · 31/12/2025 15:37

Am quite looking forward to reading my book, probably will fall asleep by midnight. Though will be required at some point to go out and pick up teens who will be enjoying NY. Am quite glad I dont have to go and 'enjoy' NY.

Lulu1919 · 31/12/2025 15:36

Not going out
Not entertaining
Not staying up

Lol

devildeepbluesea · 31/12/2025 15:33

I love going out, really enjoy socialising but NYE can get in the bin. I’ll be in bed by 9pm and I’d have it no other way.

myhaggisblewup · 31/12/2025 15:33

As pagans we celebrate our new year on oct 31st so already 2 months into new starts 😀
Therefore today isn't anything to us, but wouldn't bother celebrating anyway.

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 31/12/2025 15:33

I haven’t been out for NYE since the millennium. I cannot be arsed with it. I’m in London, can see the fireworks from my window if I’m still awake. I’m just totally not be bothered with it.

AgnesMcDoo · 31/12/2025 15:32

Jammin8 · 31/12/2025 15:20

Same! Enjoy!

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LemaxObsessive · 31/12/2025 15:28

Newyearawaits · 31/12/2025 14:45

100pc agree and I am not going to stay up especially to see the NY in.
People can call me a killjoy but I am dealing with so much emotional pain that sleep is the only way to block it off

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Scarlettpixie · 31/12/2025 15:25

Yanbu to want to stay in but I don’t feel obliged to go out. I will be staying in and watching a bit of telly.

Jammin8 · 31/12/2025 15:20

AgnesMcDoo · 31/12/2025 15:14

we are staying in but having a party.

but them I’m Scottish. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Same! Enjoy!

Purplecatshopaholic · 31/12/2025 15:20

We’re not doing anything. Watch a film or two and likely be in bed well before 12 as usual, lol. CBA with Hogmanay these days, been there done that, happy chilling at home. I just hope there are minimal fireworks as one of my dogs is terrified by them. I hope you all have a good one whatever you are doing.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 31/12/2025 15:15

Now that I think about it, I might treat myself to a glass bottle of wine

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AgnesMcDoo · 31/12/2025 15:14

we are staying in but having a party.

but them I’m Scottish. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

coconutchocolatecream · 31/12/2025 15:13

Nah, YADNBU. We stay home, do our usual things, hear a couple of neighbours setting off fireworks, count down to midnight, and that's it. We stay up until midnight fairly often, these days, anyway (though lately I'm nodding off at 11), so it's not particularly special. NYE has never been that big of thing for us. It was more exciting as a kid when staying up late felt like a treat.

Fundays12 · 31/12/2025 14:57

I cant be bothered with it. Hogmanany used to be a huge thing in Scotland when I was little but now its quiet and over priced if you go out. I normally go to my bed and enjoy the 1st without a hangover.

tinyspiny · 31/12/2025 14:54

We have never really celebrated NYE. , when I was a night staff nurse I used to request to work it to get out of doing one of the Christmas nights . I will be awake because I’m always awake at midnight . I also don’t like fireworks, they are boring after the first 2 minutes

MildlyAnnoyed · 31/12/2025 14:53

I’m not going out & haven’t for about 20 years. I can’t think of anything worse than strangers wanting to make some sort of contact in the way of saying ‘happy new year’ 🙄

mydogisanidiott · 31/12/2025 14:51

Im non plussed! I will watch hootenanny. DH will go to bed at 10 probably

I had my times of clubs, parties and shots champagne and now I’m content with the sofa and Jools! Then in the morning I’ll go on a nice long hike who even am I?

19lottie82 · 31/12/2025 14:50

Shudder. Hogmanay is my worst nightmare. We will go to the pub for a few tomorrow afternoon. That’s what the cool folk do 😂

Ministerofmumbles · 31/12/2025 14:50

BCBird · 31/12/2025 14:49

I will be going to bed early. CBA. Will try to look ahead instead of back. Hope we all have a good 2026

Thank you 😊 and you too!

StuffingMyNuts · 31/12/2025 14:50

Looking after my dog who will be terrified if fireworks are let off. Early to bed and hope we all
sleep through it.

BeforeSigourneyWeaverTheyWoveTheirOwnSigourneys · 31/12/2025 14:49

Newyearawaits · 31/12/2025 14:45

100pc agree and I am not going to stay up especially to see the NY in.
People can call me a killjoy but I am dealing with so much emotional pain that sleep is the only way to block it off

You're not a killjoy, you're dealing with something the best way you know how.

It's only another day starting really, it's as big a deal as you make it.

Hope whatever you're going through gets resolved as gently as possible 💐

BCBird · 31/12/2025 14:49

I will be going to bed early. CBA. Will try to look ahead instead of back. Hope we all have a good 2026

Ministerofmumbles · 31/12/2025 14:48

Newyearawaits · 31/12/2025 14:45

100pc agree and I am not going to stay up especially to see the NY in.
People can call me a killjoy but I am dealing with so much emotional pain that sleep is the only way to block it off

I’ll be joining you - earplugs will be in too, so I’m not disturbed by the fireworks.

itsthetea · 31/12/2025 14:47

do what you want

I enjoy seeing in the new year - the year has turned , light and warmth we hope will follow

I think the ritual celebrations do have some merit. Binds us together which is more important than people seem to realise in these self obsessed days