
New Year Countdown with Kids
Last year was the first year we let the kids stay up as long as they liked on New Year’s Eve, aka Hogmanay here in Scotland. Mr Fox (who was 3 then) made it to about 9pm, and Oskar (who was 7) fell asleep at 23:45 – though we did then wake him up again for the midnight fireworks. We just spent the afternoon and evening playing board games, watching TV, and of course having a special New Year’s meal. We always – and I mean *always* – do Raclette at New Year’s, which is something we picked up in Germany (where a typical New Year’s meal would be either Raclette or Fondue). Since we have guests staying with us this year, we’ve decided to do something extra special so I’m preparing some activity bags that the boys can open each hour as we count down to the New Year, and I thought I’d share some of the ideas for our bags with you.











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Sonia Cave
This is such a lovely idea and a great way to welcome in the new year as a family. It looks like something we could do in the future
Fran Back With A Bump
Some lovely ideas here and being half german i love tje traditions! I’m reading this while my neighbours let off fireworks and I’m in bed as my other half is working!!
Lucy Mackcracken
I love the idea of the bags for children, how lovely to involve then in welcoming in the new year. My eldest will be 7 next year so she may stay awake to see new year for the first time, I’m definitely taking inspiration from you to try this out with her. wishing you a happy new year
Mel
Oh my goodness, I absolutely love the idea of your little bags to make it really clear for children how long is left until the new year, and to keep them occupied. I’m pinning it right now for next year :)