December 29 – Tick Tock Day

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HOW TO CELEBRATE TICK TOCK DAY STEP-BY-STEP

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As the year winds down, I can’t help but notice how quickly time is moving. Tick tock, it’s already December! Even though too much of the year has flown by, there’s still a bit of time left to get things done before it all comes to end. With a little hustle and a good plan, we can make sure that this year doesn’t slip away without achieving our goals and having some fun along the way. So let’s bring on the festive season with a dash of optimism and get ready to tackle whatever comes our way as we turn the page into the new year!

A BRIEF HISTORY OF TICK TOCK DAY

Thomas Roy is an American film, television, and voiceover actor who created Tick Tock Day with his wife, Ruth Roy. The purpose of the day is to remind people to get down to business and finish up any unfinished tasks before the year ends.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE TICK TOCK DAY

1. Plan for a New Year’s Eve Party: Invite friends and family over for a festive celebration with music, food, and drinks.
2. Create a Year-in-Review Scrapbook: Compile photos, mementos, and notes from the past year into a scrapbook.
3. Write New Year’s Resolutions: Reflect on the past year and set goals for the coming year.
4. Have a Movie Marathon: Watch a selection of movies released over the past year or favorite classics.
5. Cook a Special Dinner: Prepare a gourmet meal or a feast of your favorite dishes to mark the occasion.
6. Organize a Game Night: Gather friends and family for an evening of board games, card games, or video games.
7. Go on a Nature Hike: Enjoy the outdoors and reflect on the year while hiking in a scenic location.
8. Create a Time Capsule: Collect items that represent the past year and seal them in a time capsule to be opened in the future.
9. Volunteer for a Cause: Give back to the community by volunteering at a local charity or organization.
10. Attend a Fireworks Show: Watch a professional fireworks display to ring in the New Year.
11. Plan a Staycation: Spend a relaxing day at home with activities you enjoy, like reading, cooking, or gardening.
12. Host a Potluck Dinner: Invite friends and family to bring their favorite dishes to share in a communal meal.
13. Reflect with a Gratitude Journal: Write down things you are grateful for from the past year and reflect on positive experiences.
14. Take a Spa Day: Pamper yourself with a day of relaxation, including massages, facials, and other treatments.
15. Go Ice Skating: Enjoy the winter season by going ice skating with family or friends.
16. Make a Vision Board: Create a visual representation of your goals and aspirations for the upcoming year.
17. Write Letters to Future Self: Write letters to yourself to be opened at the end of the next year.
18. Bake New Year’s Eve Treats: Spend the day baking cookies, cakes, or other treats to enjoy on New Year’s Eve.
19. Dance Party at Home: Create a playlist of your favorite songs from the year and dance the night away.
20. Meditation and Mindfulness Session: Start the new year with a clear mind by practicing meditation and mindfulness techniques.
21. Reflect on the Year with a Journaling Session: Spend time journaling about the past year’s highlights, challenges, and memorable moments.
22. Have a Cozy Reading Day: Dedicate a day to reading books, either from your own collection or new ones received as gifts.
23. Bake New Recipes: Try out new baking recipes, perhaps focusing on holiday-themed treats that you didn’t get to make before Christmas.
24. Have a Family Game Tournament: Organize a series of games and keep score to find out who the ultimate game champion is.
25.  Create Handmade Thank You Cards: Make and send thank you cards to express gratitude for the gifts and kindness received over the holidays.
26. New Year’s Eve Bingo: Create bingo cards with events or traditions that might happen during your New Year’s Eve party.
27. Resolution Charades: Act out common New Year’s resolutions for others to guess.
28. Time’s Up!: Describe, act out, and use one word to get your team to guess famous people or characters.
29. Two Resolutions and a Lie: Each person states two true New Year’s resolutions and one false one, and others guess which is the lie.
30. Reverse Pictionary: Everyone except the drawer knows the word and must guide the drawer without speaking.
31. Guess the Year: Show pictures or play songs from past New Year’s Eves and guess which year they are from.
32. Balloon Pop Countdown: Fill balloons with fun activities or trivia questions and pop one each hour leading up to midnight.
33. Countdown Trivia: Host a trivia game with questions about the past year’s events, entertainment, and trends.
34. Name That Tune: Play snippets of songs from the past year and guess the title and artist.
35. Year in Review Quiz: Create a quiz based on significant events from the past year.
36. New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt: Hide items related to New Year’s Eve around the house and provide clues for finding them.
37. Masked Impersonations: Impersonate celebrities or famous people from the past year while wearing masks.
38. Future Predictions: Write down funny or serious predictions for the coming year and read them out loud.
39. Minute to Win It: Set up various one-minute challenges for quick, competitive fun.
40. Memory Match: Create a matching game using photos from events throughout the year.
41. Lip Sync Battle: Compete in a lip-syncing contest to favorite songs from the past year.
42. Who Am I?: Stick the name of a famous person or character on each person’s back and have them ask yes or no questions to figure out who they are.
43. New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery: Plan a murder mystery game set during a New Year’s Eve party.
44. Ball Drop Trivia: Answer trivia questions correctly to earn points, with a prize for the person with the most points at midnight.
45. Karaoke Night: Sing songs from the past year or New Year’s classics.
46. Guess the Resolution: Write down possible resolutions and guess which person made each one.
47. 20 Questions: Play a game of 20 questions with a New Year’s Eve twist, using items or traditions related to the holiday.
48. Holiday Jeopardy!: Create a Jeopardy! game board with categories related to New Year’s Eve and the past year.
49. Resolution Board Game: Design a board game where players advance by completing or guessing New Year’s resolutions.
50. Photo Caption Contest: Use photos from the past year and have everyone write funny or fitting captions. Vote on the best ones.
51.  Memory Jar: Decorate a jar and fill it with notes about memorable moments from the past year.
52. Photo Collage: Create a collage of photos from the past year to display at your New Year’s Eve party.
53. New Year’s Eve Hats: Craft festive party hats using glitter, sequins, and colorful paper.
54. Countdown Clock: Make a countdown clock with movable hands to count down the hours until midnight.
55. Resolution Board: Design a board where everyone can write and display their New Year’s resolutions.
56. Confetti Poppers: Create homemade confetti poppers to use at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
57. Glitter Champagne Glasses: Decorate champagne glasses with glitter for a sparkling toast.
58. DIY Noise Makers: Construct noise makers using recycled materials like paper towel rolls and beans.
59. New Year’s Eve Banner: Craft a banner with a festive message to hang at your celebration.
60. Memory Book: Assemble a scrapbook highlighting the best moments and events of the past year.
61. Festive Candle Holders: Decorate glass jars or candle holders with glitter and paint for a festive touch.
62. Resolution Jars: Create personalized jars where each person can place their written resolutions for the new year.
63. Party Masks: Make decorative masks using feathers, glitter, and sequins for a masquerade-style party.
64. Holiday Wreath: Craft a wreath using New Year’s themed decorations like mini clocks and stars.
65. Confetti Balloons: Fill clear balloons with confetti for a fun and festive decoration.
66. Sparkler Holders: Create holders for sparklers using decorated paper or small bags.
67. Photo Booth Props: Make fun props for a photo booth, like glasses, hats, and signs with New Year’s messages.
68. Countdown Goodie Bags: Prepare bags filled with treats or small gifts to open each hour leading up to midnight.
69. Custom Party Invitations: Design and make your own New Year’s Eve party invitations.
70. Glitter Balloons: Coat the bottom of balloons with glue and dip them in glitter for a sparkling effect.
71. Resolution Reminder Cards: Craft cards with inspirational quotes or reminders to help keep New Year’s resolutions.
72. New Year’s Eve Centerpiece: Create a stunning centerpiece for your table using candles, flowers, and festive decorations.
73. DIY Party Poppers: Make party poppers filled with small toys, candy, or confetti.
74. Firework Art: Use black paper and colorful paint or pastels to create firework-themed artwork.
75. Personalized Calendars: Design and print personalized calendars with photos and important dates from the past year.
76. Champagne Cupcakes: Bake light and fluffy cupcakes infused with champagne for a festive treat.
77. Bacon-Wrapped Dates: Stuff dates with cheese or almonds and wrap them in bacon for a sweet and savory appetizer.
78. Mini Quiches: Prepare bite-sized quiches with various fillings like spinach, cheese, and ham.
79. Chocolate Fondue: Melt chocolate and serve with an assortment of fruits, marshmallows, and pretzels for dipping.
80. Shrimp Cocktail: Arrange cooked shrimp with a tangy cocktail sauce for a classic and elegant appetizer.
81. Stuffed Mushrooms: Fill mushroom caps with a mixture of cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs for a flavorful bite.
82. Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon: Wrap slices of cantaloupe or honeydew melon with thin slices of prosciutto for a refreshing appetizer.
83. Sparkling Punch: Mix fruit juices with sparkling water or soda and garnish with fresh fruit slices for a festive drink.
84. Spinach Artichoke Dip: Prepare a creamy dip with spinach and artichokes, served with bread or crackers.
85. Cheese and Charcuterie Board: Assemble a variety of cheeses, meats, nuts, and fruits for an elegant platter.
86. Mini Beef Wellingtons: Make individual portions of beef wrapped in puff pastry with mushroom duxelles.
87. Smoked Salmon Canapés: Top small pieces of bread or crackers with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and dill.
88. Deviled Eggs: Prepare classic deviled eggs with a creamy filling and a sprinkle of paprika.
89. Bruschetta: Toast slices of baguette and top with a mixture of tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
90. Stuffed Mini Peppers: Fill mini bell peppers with a mixture of cheese, herbs, and quinoa or rice.
91. Cocktail Meatballs: Cook meatballs in a sweet and tangy sauce for a delicious appetizer.
92. Lobster Rolls: Make mini lobster rolls with lobster meat mixed with mayonnaise and served in toasted buns.
93. Pomegranate Salad: Toss mixed greens with pomegranate seeds, nuts, and a light vinaigrette.
94. Baked Brie: Bake a wheel of brie cheese topped with honey and nuts, served with crackers or bread.
95. New Year’s Eve Cake: Decorate a cake with festive New Year’s Eve themes like clocks or fireworks.
96. Oysters Rockefeller: Top oysters with a mixture of spinach, cheese, and breadcrumbs, then bake until golden.
97. Crab Cakes: Make small crab cakes with fresh crab meat, herbs, and a crispy coating.
98. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries: Dip strawberries in melted chocolate and let them cool for a sweet treat.
99. Garlic Parmesan Wings: Bake chicken wings tossed in a garlic and parmesan cheese sauce.
100. Champagne Jello Shots: Create fun and festive Jello shots made with champagne and fruit flavors.

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