How to celebrate the New Year with children. How to have a fun New Year's Eve at home with your kids
New Year 2017, according to calendars, will be held under the sign of the Fire Rooster. Again, if you believe the signs, then you should stay at home for the celebration and not go anywhere, since the Rooster is a family bird. We invite everyone to deviate from these rules and boldly go on a trip. Firstly, bright New Year's impressions will definitely be with you for many months in a row (and everyone will forget about the Rooster by January 2), and secondly, you can take the whole family on any trip, since it is recommended to spend the holiday with relatives.
In search of a fairy tale: going to the North
Perhaps the most logical choice in terms of the upcoming holiday is to go on a trip to the northern regions to meet Father Frost, Santa Claus or the magical Jolasveinarns. The choice is not easy, because each option is good in its own way. A trip to Veliky Ustyug, where our fairy-tale hero was born, will be much cheaper than a trip abroad. At the same time, the nature of the Russian North is in no way inferior to the Finnish: the same huge snowdrifts, spruce and pine trees all around. So this is an excellent answer to the question “where to inexpensively celebrate New Year 2017.” But, on the other hand, on the way to Lapland and the village of Santa Claus, you can stop in Helsinki and have a great time there for a few days: the city is quite quiet, although knowledgeable people will definitely tell you the names of several cool bars and clubs.
Iceland
Veliky Ustyug
Lapland
By the way, another option for a northern trip could be Iceland. The country, separated from Europe by the ocean, is very cold, but it is not as frequented by tourists as Finland or our Veliky Ustyug. According to legend, the role of Father Frost here is played by the mysterious Jolasweinars - “Yule boys”. To better know who it is and to feel “on the edge of the world”, it’s really worth going to this remote island.
Christmas spirit: Europe
When going through the answers to the question “where to celebrate New Year 2017 abroad” in your mind, it is impossible to ignore the most classic, but no less exciting, option: go to Europe. After all, the most beautiful Christmas markets are held in Europe, so it’s even difficult to choose which city to go to to enjoy hot mulled wine, delicious pastries and beautiful architecture.
Brussels
The largest Christmas fairs are those in Stockholm (Stortorget Square), Dresden (Stritzelmarkt), Copenhagen (Tivoli Park), Salzburg (Residenzplatz), Brussels (St. Catherine's Square), Nuremberg (Market Square), Madrid (Plaza Mayor), Naples (San Gregorio Street), Strasbourg (Old Town area) and Prague (Old Town Square).
Salzburg
In addition, the advantages of traveling to Europe will be the opportunity to go shopping, as well as look at architectural monuments that you have not yet seen before, and enjoy classical music concerts in churches. We also remember that in addition to the rather expensive countries of Western and Central Europe, there are also countries of Eastern Europe with no less beautiful cities. Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Bratislava are ideal options for inexpensive New Year 2017 celebrations.
Outdoors: India and Brazil
For lovers of bright and truly colorful experiences, India or Brazil would be a good option for celebrating the New Year. Original and colorful countries constantly attract many tourists. And this is understandable: unlike Europe and Russia, the weather in January in both corners of the globe does not fall below 25 degrees Celsius. In addition, it is always interesting to see how New Year is celebrated in such countries.
Brazil
In Brazil, for example, any holiday comes down to cheerful street celebrations, fireworks and discos on the beach. For the New Year - an ideal choice. By the way, one of the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro during this period is a huge floating Christmas tree. In India, where there are many Buddhists, Muslims and Christians, everything is somewhat more modest, but fireworks and mass celebrations cannot be avoided here either. Also, instead of a Christmas tree, it is customary to decorate a mango tree.
Alone with yourself: yoga tour
For those who are tired of all the fuss and want to relax during the holidays and get all unnecessary thoughts out of their heads, we recommend going on a yoga tour. Today, when the rhythm of city life frightens many people, such tours have become very popular. In addition, the New Year holidays are a good option for such a trip if you are a real workaholic and don’t remember the last time you were on vacation.
Yoga tours take different routes: there are very touristy options, like Bali or Thailand, as well as less explored destinations. Here we advise you to take a closer look at countries such as Nepal or Burma: of course, there is not as much fun in such New Year celebrations as in the case of Brazil or Europe, but they also go on similar trips for another - in order to come into absolute harmony with themselves.
Break the Ice: United Arab Emirates
In recent years, New Year's trips to the UAE have gained great popularity in Russia. This can be explained by the fact that, firstly, it is very warm there (up to 30 degrees during the day), and secondly, all the conditions for entertainment and fun have been created in the Emirates. Anyone who loves shopping can find a boutique of any brand in this country. For those who cannot live without fireworks on New Year's Day, grandiose fireworks are organized in honor of the celebrations. Well, if you want something very original, then on a festive night you can even go for a walk along the sands in jeeps - together with the local Bedouins.
It will be very difficult to get bored. The only thing is that before your trip you should check whether there is a “prohibition” law in your chosen emirate!
From sun to snow: traveling around the USA
Anyone who wants to do everything in one trip - look at the ocean, touch the warm sand, and see cities decorated for the New Year - should definitely go to the USA.
Both adults and children look forward to the New Year. This is one of the most beloved and long-awaited holidays, when a fairy tale becomes accessible even to the most inveterate skeptics. There is a sign that the whole next year depends on how we meet it. Therefore, I wrote this article on how to celebrate the coming New Year 2020 with your family in an original way in an interesting and fun way - and here are the 7 best ideas.
Most people celebrate a magical holiday with their closest and dearest people. As a rule, parents, children, sisters and brothers, and grandparents gather at the New Year's table. And don’t think that in such a company it will be boring, that everything will be limited to Olivier salad and watching a New Year’s musical.
Tip one: involve your loved ones in preparing for the holiday
If you decide to celebrate New Year 2020 with your family, along with the need to cook many dishes, decorate the house and decorate the Christmas tree, there is one advantage. All these pre-holiday chores can be partially shifted onto the shoulders of loved ones. If mom and grandma cook, then dad can successfully decorate the Christmas tree together with the children, especially since children can make toys for the Christmas tree with their own hands. It will be very interesting and useful for the kids.
The New Year's mood in the house will be created by various garlands, toys and rain. And there will be no end to the delight of the children who created and hung all this beauty.
The most awaited moment in the New Year 2020 is the presentation of gifts. Everyone is looking forward to this time. Give the kids a pleasant surprise. Prepare several gifts and give them throughout the evening. You can arrange for Father Frost and Snow Maiden to visit your family holiday. To do this, contact a special agency a few days in advance, or negotiate with familiar actors. These people will come to your house at the right time and entertain you and your children with competitions and performances. And, of course, gifts will be given.
How to choose a gift for your family?
If you don’t know what to give to your loved one, choose something with the symbol of the coming year. These could be refrigerator magnets in the shape of an animal that is the emblem of the New Year, figurines or something similar. You can make a photo collage of pictures and insert it into a frame. It will be interesting and fun if, for example, the father’s head in the image is attached to the king, and the mother is made a pirate. It will be fun to order cartoons for portraits of your loved ones.
For some reason, it is considered a tradition to celebrate New Year 2020 with TV. It is better to refuse such entertainment. Holiday programs will be repeated several times, and there is nothing that can replace cheerful communication.
- If someone in your family has musical talent, you can arrange a holiday concert. And it doesn’t matter that the voice and hearing are completely absent. The main thing is that everyone has fun.
- You can have a home show. After all, every person in your family certainly has some kind of talent. Singing, dancing, poetry, magic tricks - everyone can do it.
- Organize competitions and sweepstakes with gifts and congratulations. You can make a lottery. Moreover, it must certainly be a win-win. Place little surprises in bags. Write a number on each one. Also, write similar numbers on small pieces of paper. Place the paper slips in some container and give everyone the opportunity to take out their winning ticket. Each number on the piece of paper will correspond to a number on the gift.
- You can organize a costume ball. Rent costumes of fairy-tale characters and behave throughout the evening in accordance with the behavior of the chosen character.
If preparation is burdensome for you, or you simply don’t have enough time, you can celebrate New Year 2020 in a restaurant. This will eliminate the need to prepare holiday dishes and come up with entertainment yourself. However, this option may not be suitable if you have very young children. They will certainly want to sleep at the usual time, and the noise of the establishment will tire them very much. If you decide to go with older children, find out the New Year’s program of this establishment in advance. I don’t think you will be satisfied with striptease or other entertainment with intimate overtones.
If you have a house outside the city, go there with the whole family. There are certainly some trees growing near the house. Decorate them with New Year's tinsel. Light a fire in the yard and cook kebabs. Children will really enjoy this treat in the cold. And fresh air and snow will add fun to adults too.
If you don’t have a summer house, rent a house outside the city for the New Year holidays. But you just need to take care of this in advance. Otherwise, you simply won’t find a suitable option.
If you have the means and opportunity, go abroad. Many travel agencies offer family trips to warm countries and Europe. If your family prefers skiing and big snow drifts, you can visit the Christmas resorts of Europe. If you prefer the warm sea and sand this winter, then an unusual holiday under the hot sun will bring you a lot of joy.
Finally
Here are some tips on how to celebrate the New Year 2020 with your family, not trivially - sitting in front of the TV screen, but with imagination, much more interesting, which will then be a pleasant memory for many years. And where you decide to meet him is not so important. It is much more important that your closest and dearest people will be next to you. Happiness and good luck in the New Year of the White Metal Rat 2020!
Everyone loves New Year, without exception, but no one looks forward to this holiday as much as children. For them, this is a real fairy tale with miracles, gifts and a whole sea of sweets. Parents do their best to support this belief in beauty in their children, and every year they try to create something special for them.
Celebrating the New Year with children traditionally takes place at home in the family circle near a decorated Christmas tree, but sometimes you want to change the scenery and go to a place where both kids and adults can plunge into a fairy-tale atmosphere. If you are already thinking where to celebrate New Year 2017 with a child, then our selection will help you choose an interesting place for the celebration.
New Year in Russian
There are many places in Russia where children can feel the New Year's magic. A trip to one of them will give your child, and you too, an unforgettable experience. So, New Year in our way:
- In Moscow– a lot of events for children are held in the capital every year, in particular, various performances and performances with the participation of everyone’s favorite fairy tale and cartoon characters and, of course, Father Frost and the Snow Maiden. The child will certainly enjoy this New Year celebration, because he will be able to meet famous cartoon characters, receive a gift from the hands of the kind Grandfather Frost and have a lot of fun. Adults will also not be bored at such events, because this is an excellent opportunity to plunge into childhood for a few hours. In addition to New Year's performances, you can visit street fairs, ride your child on a reindeer sleigh, take him to an amusement park, a skating rink or a snow slide, in a word - give him an unforgettable holiday.
- In Veliky Ustyug– what is so special about Veliky Ustyug? Residence of Father Frost and his granddaughter Snegurochka. Here the child will be able to see with his own eyes how Santa Claus lives, what he does and how he prepares for the most important day of the year - the New Year. In addition, in Veliky Ustyug you can go skiing, sledding and skating, ride a horse or try your hand at driving a snow motorcycle. New Year's fairs and exhibitions in traditional Russian style are also held here. Every year the Residence of Father Frost becomes more and more popular, because it is a great place where you can spend the New Year holidays with your child.
- On the Volga– in Kostroma, on the very bank of the Volga, in a carved fairy-tale mansion, lives the real Kostroma Snow Maiden. There is simply a magical atmosphere in the Snow Maiden’s mansion, and the most amazing thing about it is the Ice Hall. Sculptures, furniture and various furnishings made entirely of ice will definitely delight any child. Here you can also meet fairy-tale characters - Bayun the Cat and Domovikha, who entertain the children. In addition, traditional Russian festivities are held in Kostroma, where you and your children can ride a sleigh and eat delicious pancakes. Plus, there are impressive ice slides that both kids and parents will love.
We're going abroad
A New Year's trip abroad will be a real adventure not only for the child, but also for you. You can organize such a trip yourself, or by choosing one of the New Year’s tours at a travel agency. In any case, meeting the Year of the Fire Rooster in a new country will be remembered for a long time. So where is the best place to go? We have chosen the most striking options, in our opinion:
- Finland– this is the country of a real New Year's fairy tale and the birthplace of Santa Claus. Amazing snowy landscapes, a holiday spirit and a sea of exciting entertainment - all this awaits you and your child in Finland. Here you can go to Santa’s village, visit the Santa themed Park, look into the Elf’s workshop, watch how toys are made for obedient children, and even take part in this process. And you will also find snow slides, skating rinks, winter fishing, skiing, sledding, reindeer and dog sledding and many other interesting activities. There will be enough impressions for the whole year ahead.
- Prague- This is a more affordable option in terms of price, but no less fabulous. This city is famous for its ancient architecture and many legends, but New Year's Prague is something special. Here you and your children will plunge into a festive atmosphere and a whole range of entertainment, including: street fairs and festivals, children's performances and musicals, exciting excursions. The last point, by the way, has nothing to do with boring trips to local history museums. So, children will simply be delighted with the “Sweet Prague” excursion tour, which includes a visit to the Chocolate Museum and various “sweet” establishments with a tasting of confectionery delicacies. Well, the “Mystical Prague” tour is the most beloved among tourists of all ages - a night walk through the mysterious streets of the city, ancient legends and ghosts appearing out of nowhere will give you a lot of vivid impressions. Add to this New Year's melodies sounding from everywhere, thousands of festive lights and, of course, the incredibly beautiful main Christmas tree of Prague, and you will get an unforgettable New Year.
- Warm regions– changing the cold wind and snow to the sea breeze and warm sand will benefit both you and your child. New Year's Eve on the shores of the Red Sea or, for example, in exotic Thailand will definitely appeal to everyone without exception. For children this is completely surprising - just a few hours ago they felt the frost “pinching” their noses and cheeks, and now they felt the gentle sun warming them. Of course, the atmosphere under the palm trees is not as New Year’s as near, but no worse. Children will have a great time in the water park and near the sea, and parents can just relax from all their worries.
Celebrating the New Year in an unusual place is always interesting and exciting. For children, a trip to another city, and even more so to another country, will cause genuine delight. Have no doubt, the vivid emotions and impressions that you will receive during the trip are worth all the hassle associated with its organization.
New Year is one of the most beloved holidays among the people. Cozy gatherings at home with the usual Olivier and champagne accompanied by the chimes and the twinkling of colorful garlands. Or a noisy party with friends with bright costumes and firecrackers. Everyone celebrates in their own way, but everyone looks forward to this wonderful holiday with equal impatience.
What if you decide to celebrate the New Year with friends and families? And every family has small children. The question always arises, how to entertain the kids?
Give me a fairy tale!
The most important thing is to start preparing for the holiday in advance. Impromptu will not do here. Firstly, this is a reason to communicate with your child. Make invitations together, prepare gifts. Involve your child in the process of decorating the Christmas tree. Learn New Year's songs and poems with your baby.
Secondly, pay great attention to the festive decor of the apartment. Just a Christmas tree is not enough. For children, New Year is a fairy tale. So give it to them. Let your house become the residence of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden or just a fairy-tale hut. On New Year's Eve, you can find many inexpensive trinkets in stores that will help you with this. Everything will be used: New Year's balls and figures, garlands and tinsel, rain, Christmas tree branches. Dress up the plush toys: sets of New Year's hats are on sale, add a tinsel scarf and you're done!
Even the chairs in your apartment can become fabulous if you sew original covers on them. You don’t need any special handicraft skills or even a sewing machine for this. Remember, you are not preparing for a responsible competition, but for a children's party. Throw small sheets over them, secure with threads, and decorate with sparkles and tinsel. Even if you picked up a needle for the first time in your life, children will not notice minor imperfections or not entirely straight seams.
Use balloons! Yes, this is not exactly a New Year’s attribute, but an interesting composition of balloons will delight children. In addition, you can make a stylized Santa Claus out of balloons. And the children will figure out how to have fun with the balls themselves, rest assured!
Fun games
Adults can sit in front of the TV all night with delicious treats, champagne and pleasant conversation. But children will quickly get bored. What can you play with them?
Look for the treasure! Or rather, gifts. Hide them in your apartment, make a puzzle map from several pieces and hide them too. Let the path to the treasure not be close: give out a piece of the map that will indicate the location of the next part of the improvised treasure, and then the kids will handle it themselves.
You can arrange active games in the yard. Of course, snowballs! Children will have a lot of fun, and adults too. At the end of the walk, a festive fireworks display would be a wonderful option, just be careful and keep children away from the pyrotechnics!
Organize a competition. Let the children read poetry, sing, dance and draw. Everything will go especially well if there are musical instruments in the house. If not, find recordings of songs or karaoke, this should not be a problem. Father Frost and Snow Maiden can hold the competition. Have one of the adults dress up in a costume and give the children a little show.
If children are of different ages, then older children can also be involved in organizing entertainment. Organize a small theatrical scene with them. Making costumes is not so difficult, and everyone will be happy with the result: kids, grown-ups, and adults.
Children's holiday table
Why not surprise the children here too? Decorate a bottle of soda or baby champagne. Let her be some cartoon character. Beautifully decorate the dishes on the table, make fun sandwiches. You can even bake shaped cookies and then decorate them with icing.
Remember, a children's holiday table should not only be tasty, but also bright and beautiful. Use a bright tablecloth and colored napkins for table decor. You may even find some interesting service or other dishes. Even if it’s too colorful, anything is possible in the New Year!
A holiday with children is a great opportunity for adults not only to please their beloved children, but also to plunge into the atmosphere of a fairy tale, at least for a short time. You need to start preparing for the New Year as early as possible, then you will definitely have time to do everything. Give a gift of bright impressions and positive emotions to your loved ones and friends!
The smell of tangerines and pine needles, colorful garlands and the crunch of snow underfoot create a magical and fairy-tale mood. Everyone is preparing and waiting for the new year. Every person lives in anticipation of a miracle, in the belief that all the most sacramental dreams will come true. What can we say about children? They sincerely, with all their open souls, wait and believe that the most unpredictable and good night of the year will give them a miracle.
Childhood is a time that cannot be returned; it will remain with a person for the rest of his life. And it depends only on the adults what emotions and impressions, dreams and hopes will live with the child. Perhaps that is why many strive to make the New Year holidays especially bright, fun and memorable for the whole family.
I want every new year to be special, very joyful. And many people exchange a cozy home meal for a trip full of adventures. Plans are made in advance, routes are chosen and suitcases are packed!
New Year's Russia for traveling with children
Russia is generous with its beauty, ancient cities, and original places where the New Year 2017 will be special for the whole family. The variety of places is so great that everyone can choose an active holiday to suit their taste. Ancient Kostroma, cold Veliky Ustyug, unsolved Karelia, the warm Black Sea coast, ski resorts and lakeside holiday homes are places where both children and parents will find something to do, and everyone will be pleasantly surprised.
Veliky Ustyug and Kostroma. What would a New Year be without the main characters! Many parents, when deciding where to go for the holidays, give preference to the homeland of Father Frost or the Snow Maiden. You can visit your grandfather’s residence in Veliky Ustyug. Even look and touch his ice throne. But this is not all that the city has to offer.
The Veliky Ustyug Museum-Reserve contains the most interesting museums that introduce the history and ethnography, culture and art, and nature of Veliky Ustyug. But the most visited place during the New Year holidays is the Museum of Christmas Toys. Tourists who come to the city can go to craft workshops and learn various kinds of crafts. Such activities evoke special admiration and joy in children.
If you are planning a New Year's trip with your kids, you can go to Kostroma and see the homeland of the Snow Maiden.
Her magical tower will surprise, and the fabulous action will captivate everyone present. And then tea from the samovar with delicious sweet treats.
Perhaps for some there is nothing better than snow, skiing and mountain slopes. There are options for such a holiday. The ski resort of the Southern Urals will delight you with a variety of recreation centers. Here both downhill masters and those who have just started skiing will be able to satisfy their desires. Such places are the best suited for relaxation and holidays with children.
And if you combine the mountains with the sea... Then the vacation will be complete. Gathering with the whole family, you can go to the Black Sea coast, to the Krasnaya Polyana ski resort. The mild, warm climate will give you a lot of snow and gentle sun. In such a place everyone will feel comfortable. In addition, after a short drive, the beautiful, transformed city of Sochi will delight you with its views.
Maybe there will be parents who want to show their children the real scale of Russia. Altai, Baikal, Seliger are places that will take your breath away and your emotions will run high. You can also have a great time there and have a good New Year 2017.
Distant countries, mountains and sea
You can celebrate the New Year in old, beautiful Europe, snowy Scandinavia, the hot coasts of Egypt, Goa or exotic Myanmar or Costa Rica. But still, do not forget that this is a trip with children, and all the flights and climate changes may not have the best effect on them.
The route has been chosen, and now the Christmas beauties of the coming Christmas in Europe are revealed. A tour of its main cities will give you the opportunity to admire the most beautiful illuminations, buy a couple of souvenirs in large shops, and enjoy spicy Christmas pastries.
In addition to beautiful architecture, in European countries you can find good resorts to celebrate the New Year with the whole family. In Italy and Germany, ski resorts will delight you with their accessibility, level of service and focus on shared recreation.
Going to the cold Scandinavian countries is best for those who want to ski or watch the real Santa. Norwegian Lillehamer is one of the most popular ski resorts. And not only. The place is perfectly preserved. Here you can see both architecture and beautiful lake landscapes. And for those who love shopping, there are a number of interesting shops to choose from.
Finland will delight you not only with the presence of the resorts themselves, but also with excellent service, a high level of infrastructure, and most importantly, the cleanest mountain air. For families traveling, transport, menus in cafes and hotels, and various recreational facilities are provided. Arriving in Finland with your son and daughter, a visit to Santa Claus is inevitable. The kind old man will give you a small souvenir, talk to the baby and leave a souvenir card as a souvenir. In addition, in Finland you can see Moomin Valley, good zoos, and ride a couple of slides in a water park.
Don't forget about distant countries. Latin American countries will give you an unforgettable experience. Immediately after the New Year, on January 1, Liberation Day is celebrated in Cuba. It is a day when the streets are filled with people, fancy dress, concerts and fireworks.
Celebrating the New Year in Rio de Janeiro will remain positive emotions for a long time! The celebration takes place on the beach, where the most popular carnival is held annually.
For some, the choice of celebrating the New Year holidays with the whole family will be at exotic seaside resorts: Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Bali or Goa. A good option would be a cruise to the Caribbean Sea or the Persian Gulf. Then you can raise a glass to the New Year while listening to the splash of the oncoming waves.
It is important for children that the holiday is fun. And he is cheerful when his parents are nearby. They can come up with a surprise and take it with them on a trip. When both little fidgets and adults feel good, they can fly to sunny Rio or go to snowy Ustyug. And it doesn’t matter where you go, the main thing is that everyone is together.
In a short video you can see what Veliky Ustyug is like during the New Year holidays, the place where Father Frost lives.