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There are only three days left in this year.

For many people, today is their last day at work and they have a long holiday starting tomorrow.

After working hard all year, the long holiday from the end of the year to the beginning of the new year is truly precious.

If you haven't decided on your schedule yet, you might end up taking your time and the time will fly by!

So, this time we will introduce some recommended ways to make the most of your precious New Year's holiday.

How many consecutive days off will there be this year's New Year's holiday?

For many people, the New Year's holiday from the end of 2022 to the beginning of 2023 will be a six-day holiday, from Thursday, December 29, 2022 to Tuesday, January 3, 2023, if according to the calendar.

Those who use paid leave or have public holidays may be able to take up to 12 consecutive days off.

The schedule hasn't been decided yet...

If you are one of those people, why not start thinking now about how you can make the most of your New Year's holidays?

7 recommended ways to spend the New Year holidays

Here are some recommended ways to spend the New Year holidays.

We have selected items here that will suit both active and indoor types, so please take a look!

1. Clean your room thoroughly

Even though the room you've been living in for a year may look clean, dirt has accumulated in every corner.

During the holidays when you have plenty of time , you can thoroughly clean areas that are usually hard to reach, such as screens on doors and air conditioner filters, as well as areas around water such as the bathroom and kitchen, and you'll be able to welcome the new year feeling refreshed.

We also recommend decorating your entrance hall with flowers and zodiac figurines, as this will help you prepare for the new year.

2. Visit the grave

It is also recommended that you visit your ancestors' graves to report to them that you have made it through the year safely.

Depending on the region, it may be at the end of the year or after the New Year, but either should be fine as long as there is a day that works for you.

Why not clean your ancestors' graves and welcome the new year?

3. Take a long trip

Since this is a precious long holiday, if you want to be active, why not go on a long trip?

Many people have refrained from traveling to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

However, restrictions on movement have recently begun to be lifted, so we recommend taking this opportunity to go on a long trip.

When traveling, you often have the opportunity to interact with people and learn new cultures and values ​​that you would not normally encounter in your everyday life.

If you normally find it difficult to take long vacations, why not take advantage of the New Year's holiday and go out and do something fun?

4. Eat Osechi

For those who want to relax over the New Year holidays after a hard year, try some auspicious osechi cuisine and pray for good health, longevity, and freedom from illness in the new year.

Osechi cuisine is not just a tiered box filled with luxurious ingredients, but an auspicious dish in which a wish is imbued in each and every ingredient.

For example, black beans represent the wish to be able to work energetically.

It might be fun to learn the meaning of each dish in the New Year's feast and then try them.

5. Review your utility bills, communication costs, and subscriptions

With the start of a new fiscal year, utility and communication fees often change.

Many people are busy at the end of the fiscal year and don't have time to review their finances, so it's a good idea to do so while you still have time.

We also recommend that you take this opportunity to cancel any subscriptions for content you are not using and streamline your purchases to only include what you really need.

If you can find a cheaper rate plan for your electricity, gas, smartphone, etc., by switching all at once, you can save a lot of money, so be sure to get organized while you still have the time.

6. Shopping at the New Year's Sale

When it comes to the joys of the New Year, first sales and lucky bags come to mind.

It's nice to take it easy, but don't miss out on the New Year's sales and lucky bags, as they are a chance to get what you've been wanting at a bargain price.

In recent years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are reserving lucky bags online in advance and then just waiting for them to arrive at the beginning of the year.

To avoid having to wait in line and to be sure to get one, be sure to check the lucky bag information of the shops you're interested in early.

7. Set New Year's goals

A new year begins.

This year, decide on one goal: what kind of year you want it to be and what kind of person you want to become.

When you have a goal, it becomes clear what actions you should take.

I also recommend writing down your goals for this year in large letters.

If it's a goal you absolutely want to achieve, put it up somewhere in your room where you can see it at all times, and you'll be able to spend each day working towards that goal.

Give it a try.

Finally

How was it?

This time we introduced some recommended ways to spend the New Year holidays.

Was there anything you thought about trying?

Thank you for reading to the end.

HushTug