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This New Year's Eve marks a shift in how we celebrate, with an increasing number of people opting for intimate, heartfelt get-togethers instead of the hustle and bustle of large parties. Picture a peaceful evening spent with loved ones, where shared laughter and heartfelt discussions take center stage.
If going out and partying isn’t on your mind, and you want to channel that homebody energy instead, there are a bunch of things that you can do. Celebrations don’t always need to be loud, so whether you want to watch a movie and eat your favourite food, have a game night with an intimate group of friends, or simply have dinner with your family and call it a night, bring an end to the year exactly the way you want.
Quiet moments, close circles, and chosen celebrationsFor tech professional Digvijay Jatkar, NYE is about slowing down rather than counting down. “Staying in, having meaningful conversations, and starting the new year truly rested. I’ll be spending the evening with family, having coffee, talking, and watching New Year celebrations from across the world on TV,” said Digvijay. This need for an intimate celebration over spectacle is something that isn’t just Digvijay hopes to achieve.
Sanchit Kelkar, an animator, says, “I like to spend NYE with people I know well. When the circle is small, the night feels more personal, conversations last longer, and you’re not just part of a crowd doing the same thing.” On the other end of the spectrum, some are embracing travel and familiar party destinations, albeit with a softer lens. Psychologist Samruddhi More shares, “I’ll be ringing in the New Year with my closest friends in Goa, which, yes, is a known party hotspot, but for us it’s really about switching off and unwinding before the new year begins.” Whether it’s coffee at home or celebrations by the sea, this New Year’s Eve is less about where people are, and more about who they’re with—and how they choose to begin again.
NYE for homebodies (AI generated image meant for representation purposes only)
Ideas for a cozy New Year’s Eve in
- Curl up in your bed and watch a nostalgic movie
- Cook an indulgent dinner
- Order your favourite comfort food. Remember to order in advance because you don’t want it to get delayed in the rush
- Light candles, dim the lights, and read that book you have been meaning to
- Host a game night with close family or friends
- Take the time to call and catch up with loved ones who are far away
- Journal, reflect on the past year, and set gentle intentions for the next
- Bake something warm like cookies, brownies, cake, anything that smells like comfort
- Do a self-care night with face masks, a warm shower, comfy pyjamas
- Simply go to bed early and wake up fresh on January 1
PULL QUOTE“My NYE will be all about comfort zone - close friends, good food, and nostalgic 2000s Bollywood music”-Samruddhi More, psychologist
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