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AIBU to ask why people hate NYE so much?

222 replies

Kat256M · 30/12/2023 17:22

Maybe not hate as such but people are just done with the festive spirit after the 26th. I am not British so it seems weird to me, we always used to celebrate NYE more than Christmas, the big family gathering is usually on January 1st.

Is it just that everyone is over it by then? Or because there seems to be more pressure on Christmas dinner? Just curious really.

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Mistymountain · 30/12/2023 18:24

I suppose I tend towards pessimism and it makes me think about all the people celebrating, who are going to have accidents, illnesses in the coming year. It seems to be tempting fate!

malificent7 · 30/12/2023 18:27

I will be working as I don't care for it but I do quite like the shiny and new feel to NY. We will celebrate new years day with a walk and a meal
Whilst I am not making many resolutions that I will no doubt break, I am going to write down some inspirational quotes to see me through life's tough patches.
When you are going through hell, keep going by Chrurchill seems appropriate in these tough times! 😅

Poem4funeralhelp · 30/12/2023 18:28

I also am not a fan of New Year, usually go to bed early but this year I'm on a night shift, in a jail! An experience money cannot buy. First one working and rather looking forward to the experience for once 😂

AuntieMarys · 30/12/2023 18:30

Never celebrate it....usually in bed by 10

Applebottomjeans3 · 30/12/2023 18:31

Sadly she has retired and it’s not the same without her! They also do a new digital countdown to the bells and I am not a fan, I like to watch the piper and the castle!

Hogmanay used to be great when I was younger, we would spent the night with neighbours all crammed into one house and go to a community party on the 1st in the local rugby club. We usually take the bells in with a cup of tea in our jammies now.

Kalevala · 30/12/2023 18:31

I don't really get the calendar and how it doesn't line up with the solar year, or why a day about 10 days after midwinter should hold any significance for me. It seems so completely arbitrary.

betterangels · 30/12/2023 18:31

I hate fireworks and the pressure to have 'the best time ever'. Plus, we're going into January, which will last approx. five years. Ugh.

FixTheBone · 30/12/2023 18:32

Dislike as I work front line NHS, which means firstly I'm usually working either the eve or the day, or sometimes both.

And secondly work is usually horrid on a cocktail of an influx of patients, reduced capacity to deal with them, and having been kept awake by the mandatory fireworks....

loggerheads · 30/12/2023 18:33

I personally like it but because for me it signals the over indulgence of Christmas is over and I can start to look forward to Spring.

I like Christmas (I'm not a grinch) but I much prefer Spring and Summer.

SmudgeButt · 30/12/2023 18:33

Expectations. That you have to stay up til midnight and shout out to the neighbours. That you have to have champagne. That you might have to pay stupid money to go out to party. (granted the local Hungarian place is doing a set meal for £25 and is great fun). That you end up thinking about what a carpy year it was. That you have to resolve to be a better, thinner, more sober person in the new year while being a better spouse/parent/employee/friend. And that you know you will fail on all counts.

Not that I'm bitter and twisted or anything.....

lemonyellows · 30/12/2023 18:33

TwilightSkies · 30/12/2023 17:32

It’s grim. It’s the middle of winter. Cold, dark, everyone’s skint.
For me new year is the 1st of March. It FEELS fresh, new and hopeful.

I don't mind NYE. But I like celebrating 1st March. Bring on spring.

maddiemookins16mum · 30/12/2023 18:34

I always feel a bit low on NYE, the ticking of time, another year passes since I last told my Mum I loved her. Back to work, and in the Tax world January is pretty hectic. The fun of Christmas is over and it’s the same old sleep, work, eat, sleep.

Roll on Spring.

GettingStuffed · 30/12/2023 18:36

To me it's just boring. I'm married and have been for over 30 years. When I was younger we all went to the pub (regulars only) ordered at least two pints each per round with the next person's round being queued up immediately due to the queue at the bar. Then at midnight we'd all go out onto the green and go around kissing random people especially the police.

I can't imagine do this now, far too old.

GalileoHumpkins · 30/12/2023 18:37

It's just a lot of fuss about nothing.

369damnshesfine · 30/12/2023 18:39

I hate it.

I hate that another year has gone by and it reminds me that time is moving too fast.

I think you spend so much time focusing on Xmas and then you think “oh shit, the years over!”.

Some people look forward to starting a fresh new year but I wish I could slow time right down and feel sad that a new year is starting.

ToWhitToWhoo · 30/12/2023 18:39

NYE tends to be much more of an occasion for a late-night drinking party, and less of a family occasion, than Christmas. And many people are not that keen on this: especially beyond a certain age; especially in midwinter; especially at a time when public transport and taxis are likely to be less available than normal.

Also, I know a couple of people who are depressed by NYE because it reminds them of the passing of time, shortness of life, and likelihood of unwanted changes. I don't feel at all like that about NYE, but do understand it. as it's exactly how I feel about my birthday.

I like watching the fireworks on TV on NYE, but that's the extent of my celebrations

Quirkyme · 30/12/2023 18:40

Might just be the bubble you're surrounded by

OddBoots · 30/12/2023 18:42

LutonBeds · Today 17:50
"It’s crap. January is an awful month and goes on forever. There’s an extra day of winter in 2024; why can’t we have an extra day in June??"

😂😂😂

Zanatdy · 30/12/2023 18:42

I find it depresses me now. As others have said, the passage of time since you last saw loved ones who passed, another year over and time going so fast. I am looking forward to the festivities being over and starting my diet

Tartantatooes · 30/12/2023 18:42

Poem4funeralhelp · 30/12/2023 18:28

I also am not a fan of New Year, usually go to bed early but this year I'm on a night shift, in a jail! An experience money cannot buy. First one working and rather looking forward to the experience for once 😂

My friend is a PO , Apparently they kick and thump the doors , the din is horrendous then it dies down and they go back to what they were doing . This happens too when the football is on and England scores 😂

PlantsFallLikeDominoes · 30/12/2023 18:43

I just don't like endings. I like beginnings and enjoy NY day, have a walk and a family roast. NYE is miserable for me.

IHS · 30/12/2023 18:43

Drunken rowdiness and loud fireworks. What's to like?

Tartantatooes · 30/12/2023 18:44

Personally I can't wait for 2023 to go . We had a rotten year so I will be raising a glass to 2024 , lots to look forward too .

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Kat256M · 30/12/2023 18:46

Thank you for the replies everyone I didn't expect so many! I will read them all tonight. From what I understand, the 31st is all about going out, drinking, staying out late etc. Makes sense that a lot of people wouldn't be into it (myself included!).

I didn't realise thay schools start on the 2nd of Jan. Back home they start on the 8th so as a kid you get an extra week off-probably why it feels more festive and evryone gets together on the 1st

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Wellhellooooodear · 30/12/2023 18:46

I'm not normally that keen but this year we are having a party. 5 couples plus kids. Kids are all friends and it's the first year they will be able to stay up late so I'm looking forward to it.

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