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To not celebrate NYE at all?

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CheapSausagesAndSpam · 31/12/2017 11:02

It's never "moved me" or DH and we have two DC aged 9 and 13 now...in the past we've gone to friend's houses and "celebrated" with them...everyone takes the children too.

But it's never sat right with us...everyone getting pissed around the children.

The idea of these things is always that "oh the kids will watch films in X's room"

but they never do...they always come out and hang around the adults...after a few of these, DH and I just don't really enjoy it at all.

We're neither of us particularly into drinking and our older DD isn't interested in attending another of these things...DD2 at 9 isn't bothered either.

Is there anyone else who doesn't mark NYE at all?

OP posts:
peachypetite · 31/12/2017 11:04

You don't need to justify or seek approval from others. Enjoy your evening.

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CheapSausagesAndSpam · 31/12/2017 11:07

I know I don't need to justify it...I'm interested in what others think and do?

OP posts:
peachypetite · 31/12/2017 11:12

Just don't get all these endless threads about not going out. Do what you want!

Florabella · 31/12/2017 11:18

This is what I hate about NY - that people feel they have to justify not going out or celebrating. Everyone asking what you are doing and feeling pressured to do something or that you are odd one out if not. It's just an evening, same as the other 364 in the year, except society says you should stay up until midnight and have some enforced fun! (can you tell I'm not a fan!)

LilQueenie · 31/12/2017 11:24

not at all. I mean I've just watched new zealand celebrate 2018 new year live on sky news. We are waiting for what exactly? Time is man made and we are ruled by it. Most people I know don't celebrate it and even when dp says happy new year 'because its new year on the stroke of midnight' I actually cringe. If it was 'real' we would be treating each other with more respect and kindness all the time not just December.

TittyGolightly · 31/12/2017 11:26

We prefer new year to Xmas. Spent NYE in Iceland a couple of years back and it has ruined NY in the UK for me. I shall be spending the day decorating, decluttering and wishing I was once again in Reykjavik.

NoWittyNamesAvailable · 31/12/2017 11:29

Nope, I'm not bothered in the slightest about NYE. My DH is working tonight so it will be me and my 2 ds (3&2). They will go to bed at their normal time, i will have a nice hot shower and fall in to bed shortly after. I'll most likely be asleep before midnight. Even if DH was home we'd just watch a film in bed mist likely.

Rossigigi · 31/12/2017 11:32

Tonight ds1 is with his dad, was originally me but now down there, so me and ds2 will be in by ourselves, he'll be in the Xbox with his friends and I will probably Ben on here!!! Lol
I sort of gave up on NYE about 8 years ago. Now I can't be arsed with the hassle of it to be honest. Everywhere is tickets and costs a fortune to get in, drinks are over priced and getting a taxi when you are semi rural is a nightmare.

Aragog · 31/12/2017 11:33

We sometimes celebrate with family or friends, sometimes stay in. Last year Dd (then 14) was the one out with friends and me and dh stayed in - no drinking as we were picking her up after midnight. Some years when Dd was smaller we were in bed before midnight.

This year we will be at family and will stay up with Dd and our nieces. Meal out, then home for drinks and bubbles, games and listening to music and general catch up.

Yes, we will enjoy a drink together but they'll be no one getting drunk. Too much to drive but not losing control. And the children have been around people drinking before - it's not something any of us get uptight about. This year Dd May well even join us in a glass of fizz at midnight.

Rossigigi · 31/12/2017 11:34

TittyGoLightly so jealous that's on my 'when I win the lottery' list. (Note it says when, not if.......aiming for that positivity!)

bellarosa81 · 31/12/2017 11:35

Nope

New years is totally over rated !

Idontdowindows · 31/12/2017 11:35

We don't do New Year's at this time of the year and we really really hate fireworks (it's currently pissing down, hopefully it'll continue!).

Staying up past midnight lost its charms somewhere in the early 1970s too, so we' just have a normal night, watch some programmes with music and have our own celebration in February :)

TittyGolightly · 31/12/2017 11:41

TittyGoLightly so jealous that's on my 'when I win the lottery' list. (Note it says when, not if.......aiming for that positivity!)

It was part of DH’s surprise 40th birthday trip. Pretty much the only advantage of a 2nd January birthday!

RiceBurner · 31/12/2017 11:58

Agree OP - YANBU!

We will be happily going to bed sober before midnight - and very relieved to be not forced into any obligatory festivities!

NYE is for young(er) ppl who are looking for romance IMO!

Hesburger · 31/12/2017 12:16

My new year always starts in September (with my profession).

I cannot get worked up about NYE at all. I always worked it when I was a barmaid.

We will just chill and treat ourselves to a takeaway. Job done.

Enjoy your evening!

Indigo911 · 31/12/2017 12:23

Couldn’t care less about New Years. I see it as any other normal day. I won’t be staying up until midnight and will just watch a film or something. Tomorrow I might see family for a roast dinner but I’d rather just get on with my day as have lots to get done before going back to work

cedoren · 31/12/2017 12:28

We never do anything on NYE! Total waste of time and money. I normally just go to bed at normal time.

IndieTara · 31/12/2017 12:37

I will be staying in.
On my own
By choice
Happy New Year

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