There’s no doubt about it, 2020 has been a year to remember. Most of it NOT on the positive side. I don’t know what your usual New Year’s Eve traditions consist of, but it’s a pretty good bet that whatever they usually are, this year is going to be different.

Staying home. Social distancing. No gathering with friends or family in your house, their house, or any house. Yes. All of this makes for a strange holiday season. But perhaps its time to look on the bright side.

It’s going to be important to usher out 2020. That’s for sure. But maybe there are some new, fun ways to make this into a New Year’s Event your family will remember for years to come.

A Time For Family

This is an opportunity to make the night a family affair. A giant family lock in, sleepover, and house party all in one. Bring out the junk food! Christmas cookies, candy, sundae bar, layer cake, holiday puddings, and more. Ask each member of the family to choose a dessert and a favorite game. If you have a Nintendo Wii gathering dust, this could be the opportunity to bring out those goofball favorites like Raving Rabbids or Mario Kart. Spend the entire evening sampling scrumptious junk food and playing games until 2020 is over and done. Maybe end the night with a family movie at midnight and let the kids fall asleep in a pile like a litter of happy puppies. Have a lazy family time weekend and be kind to yourself and those you love. Yes, we’ve all had some challenges as we isolate together, but at the end of the day your family is still your family.

Couple Time

It’s a pretty sure bet there are not a lot of places to actually GO on New Year’s Eve this year. If you’re trying to make the evening special you might try having a romantic night in instead of out. Dress up anyway. Look and feel like a million bucks. Cook a nice meal or order out. Los Alamos favorite, Sirphey, is offering a Royal Feast for New Year’s Eve. Or you could check out some of their other elegant offerings if you’re looking for a special feast to ring in the new year. Buy your favorite beverages. Look for New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world online and watch fireworks and more in every time zone across the globe. There’s no reason why 2020 can’t end on a happy note. Make it happen!

Power of Positivity

Whether you are a family of one, two, or ten, there has never been a greater need for purging the negative and embracing positivity. Think of December 31, 2020 as a time to cleanse the mind and the spirit. Take some time to talk to your loved ones. Talk about the things you’ve experienced this year. Talk about your worries and your fears.

“Getting it out” doesn’t just happen in therapy. It’s something we can share with our loved ones every time we listen to one another whether you’re face to face, FaceTime, or using Zoom for a family conference call. The best thing that can happen is to not just focus on the the worry and dread that’s been dogging most of us throughout this year. Let’s talk about what’s to come! Sure, get 2020 out in the open. Don’t let it squat like a giant elephant in the corner. But don’t forget to talk about the future! Share your hopes and your dreams and your plans for 2021 and beyond. There are good things on the horizon. We just have to be ready to welcome them with an open mind and not one filled with suspicion and doubt.

Whatever and however you and your family choose to celebrate the coming of a New Year, I want to wish each and every one of you the best! Happy New Year from Kendra Ruminer Real Estate! And remember, when your plans for 2021 call for a change in venue, give me a call. I love to talk Los Alamos Real Estate!