*A little late, but I don't care*
This year, I've realized I LOOOVE New Years. It is a great holiday. Here's why:
1. Everyone knows New Years is associated with sparkles and gold and silver and black and blue and glitter and such and such. It's the New Years "aesthetic". (Yeah, I said it.) You know, the confetti? The streamers? The hats? The lights? The fireworks? Drinks? Sparkles? Appetizers? The party attire? Sparkles? Balloons? Sparkling stuff? Banners? Tiaras? SPARKLES. All of that; all of the above are ma shit. It's exactly my kind of party. It honestly leaves a twinkle in my eye. I was delighted when I took the time to check Instagram to see all these things featured in each post. I was like "YO, SPARKLES." It's such a good time and soooo preettyyyy.
2. Within these next few weeks, the Chinese New Year is celebrated. I really enjoy traditional Chinese style things. It is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated over an entire week. Their New Years is very spiritual and they dedicate time to honor heaven, Earth, Gods. It's honored through cleaning out the house, spending time with loved ones, cultural traditions, parades, fireworks, traditional food, vibrant decorations, etc. It looks like a very beautiful and colorful celebration. I totally dig it.
(Uh huh, dis ma shit)
3. The concept of New Years itself is awesome. Some say New Years is a "made up holiday" because it is really just celebrating the end/beginning of another calendar year. HOWEVER, I think the celebration/hype is a lot more than that. We are celebrating what has been and what is yet to be. The idea of a defined beginning feels good. The idea of a defined ending feels even better. Every moment of this past year is sealed shut. You can look at January to December and think "Well gee. We've done it again." How you choose to view this past year really is up to you. The new beginning is just as lovely. Today is day 1. I woke up with a very fresh attitude. I took a shower today. Afterwards, I stopped and stared at the mirror while getting ready and thought "Yep, 2015. Let's do this." Here we go again. ROUND 2015.
So hype.
2. Within these next few weeks, the Chinese New Year is celebrated. I really enjoy traditional Chinese style things. It is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated over an entire week. Their New Years is very spiritual and they dedicate time to honor heaven, Earth, Gods. It's honored through cleaning out the house, spending time with loved ones, cultural traditions, parades, fireworks, traditional food, vibrant decorations, etc. It looks like a very beautiful and colorful celebration. I totally dig it.
(Uh huh, dis ma shit)
3. The concept of New Years itself is awesome. Some say New Years is a "made up holiday" because it is really just celebrating the end/beginning of another calendar year. HOWEVER, I think the celebration/hype is a lot more than that. We are celebrating what has been and what is yet to be. The idea of a defined beginning feels good. The idea of a defined ending feels even better. Every moment of this past year is sealed shut. You can look at January to December and think "Well gee. We've done it again." How you choose to view this past year really is up to you. The new beginning is just as lovely. Today is day 1. I woke up with a very fresh attitude. I took a shower today. Afterwards, I stopped and stared at the mirror while getting ready and thought "Yep, 2015. Let's do this." Here we go again. ROUND 2015.
4. Yeah, New Years Resolutions can be really cliche and hokey. But, we all have them either on paper or in our minds. Everyone collectively feeling motivated to better the life around them? Awesome. Do it.
6. Da parties
5. Sparkles
That's why New Years rocks.
