Sunday, January 1, 2012

Ringing in the New Year, Mann-Style

Lots of people have new year's eve traditions. Ours = vicariously globe-trotting with international new year's eve traditions, board games, giggles, family cuddles, bubbly, and kisses at midnight. It's probably not the most exciting thing we could be doing, we definitely missed out on some shenanigans with our crazy friends, but it's exactly what I want: making memories with my kids and starting off the year with the most important people in my life.

Italy. We donned red undies for good luck. Felice Anno Nuevo.


The Philippines. We pulled on polka-dotted socks to honor our Filipino roots. Manigong Bagong Taon!


Denmark. We leapt from the couch, especially for Zia Rikke and Ulla. Godt NytÅr!










Japan. We rang a bell 108 times, each, to chase away 432 troubles. By that point, Riley was half asleep and we had to count for him. But he participated.


We feasted. We had pillow fights. And we all made it to midnight. Enjoy 2012. We certainly will.


We have a few more international traditions to complete this morning. Better get on it.
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  1. thewoodenspoongirlJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Beautiful family! Have you guys really been to all those places? Italy, Philippines, Denmark, Japan? Wow, I am jealous. :) Everyone looks happy, and now I am happy because of this. I am liking two of your blogs already - keep it up!

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  2. Camilla M. MannFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Hi there! I HAVE actually been to all those places though we do not travel as much as I would like. I try to keep things international by exposing them to different traditions such as these and through cooking different foods from around the globe.

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