New Year's is an extremely important and meaningful time of the year. For most people its a night of partying with family and friends. It's also a day we attempt to make resolutions, but those are always hard to keep.

For me its much more than that. My aunt always makes this night extra meaningful. She has a series of events that we all do. It starts with burning a calendar of the year that is ending. This is one of my favorite parts because it feels like I am cleansing my body and mind of any unwanted thing from the year and leaving them in the past.

Then when the clock marks midnight we hold hands, jump into the new year and circle around the altar table were we find specific things we want the new year to bring for us. 

Then we all grab suitcases and run a full lap outside. It represents a new year full of traveling.  

This unique celebration we do is always heart warming and eye opening. I would much rather do this than go to a party with my friends. It brings our family together and allows us to have a wonderful night.

Isabella Celis - Age 15