New Year’s Eve was mellow for most New Yorkers, and Times Square was practically empty. But some could not resist the lure of a big night out.
NYTimes New Year's Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/01/nyregion/nyc-nye-parties-coronavirus.html Michael WilsonWatch these stunning New Year's Eve fireworks from the safety of your home
At this point you all should know the drill: Please don’t go to New Year’s Eve parties. The pandemic is as bad as it’s ever been, and one drunken night with pals (or strangers) truly is not worth making this thing worse.
OK, now that we got that out of the way, just because you shouldn’t be out for New Year’s Eve doesn’t mean you can’t watch wonderful fireworks. In fact, you’ve got lots of options.
Lots of cities canceled their fireworks this year, but there remain a bunch of livestreams and other ways to take in show-stopping fireworks from the comfort (and relative safety) of your couch. Here are six of the best options from around the world, and, of course, it’s worth supporting your local show too if they’re livestreaming. Read more…More about New Year S Eve, Culture, and Web Culture
Photos of New Year's Eve 2019 are a real gut punch compared to pictures from today
Does anyone remember last year?
There is plenty of evidence that 2019 did, in fact, exist, but I personally have almost no recollection of anything that happened before about March 2020, when the coronavirus came crashing in and redefined what it meant to have a bad year.
Since then the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped almost everything, and that includes the way we celebrate the arrival of a new year. The ball drop in Times Square is as close to a national celebration as the U.S. has, and this year will be a completely different experience.
This Waterford crystal ball will still come down at midnight. Ryan Seacrest will still host Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, and a few tipsy CNN anchors will still be doing their delightful thing. But the festivities in general will be totally closed to the public. That’s exactly as it should be for the sake of public health, but it’s a dramatic change from the usual jam-packed streets of Times Square. Read more…More about New Years Eve, Culture, and Web Culture
Great Makeup Tutorials for New Year's Eve
Here are three ways your makeup can look fun — even in a mask.
NYTimes New Year's Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/31/style/youtube-makeup-tutorials-new-years-eve.html Danya IssawiNew Year's Eve Parties in Los Angeles: It's Happening
Not-so-secret nightclubs in Los Angeles and new apps alike seek partygoers, even as the coronavirus pandemic rattles California.
NYTimes New Year's Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/31/style/los-angeles-new-years-eve-parties.html Evan Nicole BrownThe World Begins Saying Goodbye to 2020
After a year punctuated by a pandemic and unemployment, cities around the world are celebrating 2020’s end.
NYTimes New Year's Eve https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/100000007528512/2020-new-years-eve-world.html Christina Kelso and McKenzie MarshallTrying 'Dry January'? What to know about apps that claim to help.
On New Year’s Day, many people will kick off Dry January, when they’ll try to go a month without consuming alcohol, or at least drinking less.
As we’ve done with many things this pandemic year, including talking to friends and working, many are turning to apps and online tools for help.
Search “Dry January” in the Apple App Store, and you’ll get half a dozen apps that say they can help. Related searches for “reduce drinking” or “drink less” will bring up several more. But not every app is created equal.
Some apps have been developed by health organizations that rely on science-backed practices. Others come from unknown developers with language or techniques that can discourage someone who is trying to change their relationship with alcohol. Read more…More about Apps, Drinking, Alcohol, Behavior, and Tech
A 12-Year-Old’s Letter to Her Post-Pandemic Self
How will you retain gratitude for the return to normal life? “I’ve come from 2020 to remind you not to forget,” my daughter wrote to her future self.
NYTimes New Year's Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/30/well/family/new-years-letter.html Julia ChoHow to Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Kids
After nearly 10 months of sheltering in place, you might be out of ideas for a fun family night at home. Here’s how to get the party started.
NYTimes New Year's Eve https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/30/parenting/new-years-eve-kids.html Farah MillerThis New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.
Celebrations will be muted as 2020 finally comes to an end, but they will bring much-needed touches of grace.
NYTimes New Year's Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/30/nyregion/ny-new-years-covid.html Dan Barry and Sarah Blesener