| Thanks to our readers who submitted their most memorable New Year's Eve memories. Here are some of our favorites. ➤ Lisa Stout (Spring): My most memorable New Year's Eve was last year. My daughter and two grandchildren came over to spend the night, and we played board games and UNO for hours. At midnight, we made toasts. (My grandson had apple juice.) He is looking forward to New Year's Eve this year and plans to stay up again. ➤ Suzanne & Sonny D. (Montgomery): We were married on New Year's Eve in 1965. We are celebrating our 60th anniversary this year while cruising the Bahamas. Ain't love grand! ➤ Sundy W. (Streetman): Our New Year's Eve fondue tradition began in 2002, when several families from our church volleyball group in Arlington gathered for a "Fundue" celebration. We start with cheese fondue in the kitchen, move to the dining room for oil and broth fondues with bite-sized meats and veggies, and end the night with chocolate and caramel fondue for lots of fun dippers. We watch the ball drop in NYC, and then we toast the new year at midnight Texas time. As our families grew, so did our spread of tables and fondue pots. Frequent trips to the breaker box and winding extension cords through the house to other circuits are always an issue. While many families have participated, three have kept coming for 24 years. Even COVID didn't stop us! ➤ Brenda (Ransom Canyon): My very favorite New Year's Eve was 2000. I had worked for a year to make sure my school's computers were Y2K compliant. And they were. What a relief! ➤ Jeff F. (Waxahachie): As newlyweds approaching our one-year anniversary in 1983, my wife and I traveled from San Diego—where I was stationed in the Navy—to Long Beach, California. After spending the night in a nice hotel, we got up early to visit the retired British ocean liner Queen Mary and the Spruce Goose aircraft, both on display. Although we were among the first visitors to arrive, we made the mistake of seeing the Queen Mary first. After walking around the ship for a couple of hours, we went to see the Spruce Goose. By the time we did, there were about 1,000 people in line ahead of us to see it. We never saw the Spruce Goose that day or any other day! Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Beat the bloat in 2026—finally eat without the regret, discomfort, or jeans that don't fit after lunch. MassZymes delivers 18 digestive enzymes that help break down proteins, fats, and carbs so your body actually uses what you eat instead of fighting it. No more sluggish afternoons or wondering why "healthy eating" still leaves you uncomfortable. Three months builds real consistency—so by spring, digestion just works. Get your 3-month supply at 30% off before it sells out. 👉 Start Your Meal-Time Ritual (30% Off)
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