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Nadia Breen

New Year's Eve ideas for celebrating during lockdown

There's no doubt that many of us can't wait to say goodbye to 2020.

But as we are in lockdown, our usual plans for bringing in the New Year have been shattered.

We will have to make the most of being at home this NYE.

Here's a list of ideas for staying occupied with your family without leaving the house.

Make cocktails

Bring the pub to your home and make your own cocktails.

We've put together two, but simple recipes HERE.

Have a virtual quiz with your loved ones

It's upsetting that we cant be with all of our family and friends on NYE, but a virtual quiz may be the next best thing.

Here's a New Year's themed quiz we've put together. Why not invite everyone to join in via Zoom or Facetime?

Order a meal from a local restaurant

As we can't go out for a meal, why not order from a local restaurant and eat it from the comfort of your own sofa.

Host a Netflix watch party

It can feel quite lonely watching TV on your own - so why not host a Netflix watch party and stream a movie at the same time as your friends.

Make a scrapbook

It's been such a difficult year, and we have learnt to be more grateful for what we have.

Grab a scrapbook and add some of your best memories and photos of those who mean the most to you.

Get dressed up

Even though you are staying at home, it's an excuse to put on something new!

Write down your resolutions

We have learnt a lot this year and have realised how precious time is.

Write down everything you want to achieve in 2021 and prepare yourself to have a better year.

Play board games

Spend some quality time with the whole family by playing a board game.

We've put together a list of some of the best ones HERE.

Memory jar

Decorate your own memory jar. When we come out of lockdown, make a note of everything special that happens during 2021 and drop it in.

It'll be a lovely way next NYE to look back on all of the nice memories you have made during the year.

Make your own three course meal

Be your own chef and try some new recipes that you have never had the time to make before.

Here's a list of some starter recipes and also some yummy desserts that the whole family will love.

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