Hello again Friends!!!!
I am so glad to be back - back to blogging, back in the country! Yes, we spent our holidays abroad, in London and Paris in fact, our very first time there, and I cannot wait to tell you all about it!
Anyway, to start the new year, after we arrived at Dec. 31 midnight, I had to rush and prepare for a party at our house to start off the year with a bang!
I have tried to continue the traditions we have done ever since I could remember, here in the states. As the new year comes, we always make sure we do the following:
1) Making sure the entire house is CLEAN ( so that the entire house will be clean the whole year)
2) Having coins on all the window sills and doorway ( for luck and money for the coming year)
3) Having all the lights in the house open ( To drive evil away and making sure the year is Bright)
4) Having LOTS of ROUND FRUITS on the table ( for luck and money)
5) Having all the condiment holders full to the brim ( so that the rest of the year will be filled with abundance)
6) Having LOTS OF FOOD - preferably ROUND food on the table (abundance for the year)
7) Jumping on midnight for the kids (So you can grow taller)
8) Jiggling coins in your pockets at midnight ( for more money for the coming year)
9) Lots of noise ( drive away evil spirits/vibes)
10) Wearing Polka dot clothing ( for luck and money)
Hew! Lots of cultural stuff huh?! But these are all harmless and though I know these are just 'traditional things', it's still a lot of fun! So as you see our celebration for this year, you'll understand why.
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| Had Cheese Spread for appetizers before midnight - since we only eat the food on the table after midnight |
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| It's my first time doing this kind of spread and I don't think I did bad since it was a huge HIT! |
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| My homage to Paris! |
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| A must for a long night |
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| Our table for the Midnight feast |
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| Lots of fruits of course |
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| My friends brought lots of food since they knew I just got back from a trip! ;-) |
We had games from Charades to Head Bandz before the stroke of midnight, then feasted afterwards.
I hope you guys had a great New Years as well and even better and more blessed 2017!
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| I ordered Personalized Cokes for us and our guests as a souvenir for the night! |
VEL
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Hi Vel,
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. Such a great picture of you and your sweet family. What great traditions to have and what a sweet idea to have the personalized Cokes for everyone. I cannot wait to see a post about your trip. I bet you had a great time. Wishing you lots of happiness, great health and joy in the new year.
xoxo
Kris
Happy New Year, Vel. I love that you stick to traditions. What a lovely display of foods and treats.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful, Vel...and Happy New Year!! I love the traditions. I think that's what makes the night even more fun and gives the kids something to look back on and carry to their own families one day. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that polka dot thing! Happy 2017!
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