New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York’s Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe. “It’s beautiful,” Corin Christian of Charlotte, North Carolina, said of the scene seconds past … Read more
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About half of moms and one-third of dads are making New Year’s resolutions related to their parenting, according to a new University of Michigan survey of 2,044 parents who have kids under the age of 18. One goal 47% of parents said they are setting is to be more consistent with discipline. And 78% of … Read more
Indulge me for a moment—I love watching the Times Square Ball Drop every New Year’s Eve. Before you assume I’ve gone completely mad, let me clarify that you won’t catch this New Yorker competing for an unobstructed view of the Manhattan madness. Not in this lifetime, anyway—and certainly not when over a million people are … Read more
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, a bottle of bubbly is practically a party prerequisite. But what about the rest of the soirée? Fear not, party planners, because as the countdown to 2024 approaches, we’ve curated a list of festive drinks as dazzling as the confetti that will soon blanket the street. … Read more
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1—Happy new year! It’s what most of us will be screaming when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Some of us might be partying at a blowout bash with a glass of Champagne in hand; others might be cozied up at home watching TV, taking delight in avoiding the … Read more
Photo: Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times (Getty Images) Public transportation agencies from sea to shining sea are allowing revelers to head out and come home on New Year’s Eve for free. Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are among the major cities in the United States that are offering free rides. However, these initiatives … Read more
The clock strikes midnight. A new year begins. And all over the globe, on January 1, people undertake their various rituals to invite good luck for the next 365 days. Maybe you have a tradition of your own, or maybe you’d like to get a head start on your resolution to try something new by … Read more
Photographed by Hunter Abrams For those mindful of their budgets this time of year, New Year’s Eve dresses might not rank high among essential purchases—there are all the gifts (including those last-minute presents) to consider! Add to that, December 31st may be given more significance than it needs, as there are many “new year” days … Read more
It can feel like the world can be divided into two types of women—those who embrace sequin sets and those who would, quite literally, never. Hear us out, though: Like so many things in life, wearing sequins isn’t a black and white affair. While true sequin devotees may lean into the more-is-more look and love … Read more
