10 Ways to Celebrate New Year with Your Family

Kids naturally pick up on the excitement of a new year, and whether you celebrate new year as the beginning of January or in March (Iranians) or October (Pagans) etc., this time of year naturally lends itself to both celebration and reflection says Lucy Corkhill

Here are ten ways to celebrate with your family:

Get a big piece of sketch paper and draw your dreams! 

Get as big a piece of paper as you can – sugar paper taped together or a roll of paper from an art shop – and place it on the living room floor, kitchen table, or wherever you have the most space. Arm all your artists with pens, pencils, glitter, even scissors and magazines/coloured paper if you’re feeling super crafty.

Set the question: what are your dreams for 2025? Then enjoy creating something beautiful together, writing the words that resonate, drawing your dreams, and sticking pictures of things that make you feel good. When everyone is finished you will hopefully have a huge piece of art that reflects your family’s dreams for 2025.

Cook a family meal 

Make it special with a tablecloth, proper cutlery and crockery, even a menu. Designate different courses/components of the meal to each member of the family. You might like to go out a few days before to source ingredients, or you might still be using up leftovers from Christmas! Leave plenty of time in the day to cook and bake together, decorate the table and room.