When I first welcomed my children into this world, we celebrated their monthly birthdays. There was no prior planning; it just happened naturally at home with new clothes, photos, good food, and a deep sense of contentment. Since then, I’ve noticed a shift in how we mark time from engagement anniversaries to school graduations, and even radio advertisements suggesting we celebrate our failures.
Recently, this spirit of spontaneous joy returned to us. Without any formal plan, the entire month of December became a celebration in itself. It was filled with a variety of foods, healthy sweets in moderation, constant laughter, holiday movies, long drives, and soul-searching discussions. It made me realize that we don't have to wait until the clock strikes midnight on the 31st to acknowledge the year. This continuous joy is also a way of living.
In my view, when someone reaches a milestone birthday or anniversary, the celebration should be spread across a month or even the entire year. Reaching such a milestone is a significant achievement for both the individual and the family; why limit that recognition to just one day?
I am not "planning" for it, but I am certain that as our norms evolve, we will begin to celebrate the arrival of 2026 as a whole month rather than a single date. Celebration doesn't require partying on a grand scale or a massive drain of money and energy. A tiny or even "nano" scale is just as meaningful. This is the perfect time to personalize our definitions of joy.
Happy, healthy, and healed 2026 to you all.
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