Ring In 2021 Virtually

5 Ways to RING IN 2021 VIRTUALLY

Like every other holiday we’ve had in 2020, this New Year’s Eve is going to be different. While the safest way to ring in 2021 is by celebrating from home, that doesn’t mean the joy of this new beginning needs to be lost or that it can’t still be fun. And that means there are still ways to see your loved ones, through the magic of technology! This is probably a given, but the odds are you have a lot of practice using video chat programs by now. Here are five ideas for how you can observe New Year’s Eve virtually.

1. Set the tone like any other party.

A couple of weeks before NYE, use an online invitation site to send everyone fun invitations. From there, get a party hat, noisemaker, and decorations! You can also make it into a competition to see who has the best decorations. On NYE, don’t forget to get dressed up and have your drink of choice ready to virtually cheers with your loved ones when the clock strikes midnight.

2. Reflect on your memories from this year.

Take turns remembering the things that surprised you, the ways you coped, the ways you changed your routine. Share the good and the bad. Tell everyone your funniest moments and the things you learned to appreciate. You can even have everyone go through their phone pictures to remember what they did and share stories.

3. Discuss your New Year’s resolutions.

What do you plan to do differently, and what do you want to continue doing? What are your new resolutions for the year ahead? Now is a good time to challenge each other to keep your New Year’s promises.

4. Make a predictions bingo card.

This is a fun activity that will last throughout 2021. Have everyone contribute predictions for things that may happen next year, no matter how outlandish. Write every prediction down in boxes on a bingo card and keep the card ready at hand throughout the year. This way, you can cross off boxes when the predictions come true. Make sure everyone’s card is in a different order. If anyone gets a bingo by next New Year’s Eve, they get a prize that everyone else can contribute to, or maybe just bragging rights!

5. Countdown together.

You can screen share a countdown clock in the last few minutes so everyone can countdown together and ring in the new year. Break out the champagne, sing some songs, and celebrate the end of 2020.