Nothing beats the old holiday rituals, but it wouldn’t hurt to add unconventional New Year traditions to welcome the new year.
2024 arrived just in time, where people need a reset from the past year. It’s only been a day since the calendar has turned but it’s never too late to indulge in a couple of unconventional New Year traditions.
Rituals like 12 round fruits or preparing a prosperity corner became customary during a New Year’s Eve setup in the Philippines. People believe that these are done to attract luck, abundance, and a great year in general, which is why these observances exist up to this day. However, new traditions are also being practiced, and they just might be good additions to welcoming the next holiday season.
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Spiritual wellness as a New Year tradition
Spiritual rites tend to be overwhelming, especially for those who normally did not have this aspect thoroughly explored. It doesn’t have to be purely religious–this could involve wellness activities like meditation, smoke cleansing or smudging, invoking the usage of crystals, and intention setting.
Spiritual wellness as a tradition invokes a refreshed reset for an individual as the new year starts. It is truly unusual but definitely worth a try.
Starting the new year with a time capsule
A time capsule looks back on certain times in a person’s life, and it could be an interesting new tradition to welcome the new year. This undertaking requires participants to contribute letters, pictures, or any other memento they received from the past year and bury them in a designated spot.
The time capsule stays there until the next year, where the participants will unearth the memories. This is a sentimental ritual where everyone remembers the good moments from the past year.
Indulging in a new culinary tradition
The holidays bring people together, sharing stories and spending time with one another. What better way to ring in the new year than to be with your loved ones to bond over food? Here’s the catch: no one orders in so that everyone can enjoy a new activity, which is cooking together.
The idea prompts participants to think of a unique dish to cook and share it with everyone afterwards. The activity not only promotes hearty and sumptuous dishes but also elicits camaraderie and creativity from everyone involved–a perfect way to start the year.
No matter what you’re doing to start the year, as long as you’re around the people you love, you’re sure to have an amazing 2024 ahead. Being with the most important people in your life is, after all, the best way to turn the calendar and kick off the next 366 days.
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