Lying on the sofa with pizza and your favorite movie to welcome New Year's Eve alone, new trend?

No longer the image of jubilant parties or brilliant fireworks, many young people of Generation Z in Europe choose to welcome New Year's Eve alone, in their own cozy space.

People flock to a shopping mall on Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Türkiye on New Year's Eve - Photo: REUTERS

Is this a sign of a generation prioritizing "at home" life?

On social media platforms like TikTok, images of young people organizing romantic candlelit dinners, or simply lying on the sofa with pizza and their favorite movie, are becoming increasingly popular.

Posts like "Welcoming New Year's Eve alone is great!" receive thousands of sympathy and experience sharing.

Martine, 22, a young Belgian, is one of them. The young girl refuses noisy parties to spend time cooking a sumptuous dinner and enjoying her own space.

"We don't have to go anywhere on New Year's Eve, staying home alone is completely normal," Martine shared.

According to French sociologist Vincent Cocquebert, author of the book "La Civilisation du Cocon" (The Civilization of Withdrawal), the trend of celebrating New Year's Eve alone reflects a new lifestyle of Generation Z - focusing on comfort and safety in private space instead of immersing in crowded social activities.

Recent surveys have also shown this shift. A study by the platform Keep Hush found that clubbing is losing its appeal to young people, while venues like karaoke rooms are becoming more popular due to their privacy.

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Young women, in particular, are increasingly opting for the safety of home, away from the potential risks of partying. Claudia, 22, has prioritized comfort and quiet by staying home on New Year's Eve.

She shared that she felt uncomfortable having to be constantly on guard at parties. Instead, she took the time to relax and enjoy her private life.

For many young people, staying at home on New Year's Eve is not only a comfortable choice, but also a way to assert themselves.

Vincent Cocquebert commented: "They want to be in control of their time and space. Not participating in traditional festivals is a way for this generation to assert their personality and question old customs."

Rayan, 26, said he was not interested in formal events like.

Instead, he enjoys life in his own way. On New Year's Eve, he spends time doing activities he enjoys, such as exercising, playing the piano, and playing games.

Balloons fill the sky in Nanjing city, Jiangsu province, China at the moment of New Year's Eve - Photo: AFP

Kevin, 28, took a more radical view, saying he gave up celebrating New Year's Eve 10 years ago. He likes a routine and a routine, and New Year's Eve is no exception.

According to Vincent Cocquebert, the trend of celebrating New Year's Eve alone reflects a shift in social awareness.

Celebrating New Year's Eve alone is a declaration of freedom

Festivals used to be a way to bring communities together, but for Generation Z, that’s no longer the case. Instead of following traditional customs, they find joy in everyday life, in their own space and in activities of their own choosing.

The younger generation is proving that, sometimes, spending New Year's Eve alone is not only an option, but also a statement of a free and modern lifestyle.

In a world full of stress and constant change, prioritizing yourself and finding peace is perhaps the best way to start the new year.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nam-dai-tren-sofa-voi-pizza-va-bo-phim-yeu-thich-de-don-giao-thua-mot-minh-trend-moi-20241231062630843.htm