Today is New Year’s Eve, and there is still no sign of a 2023 celebratory arch in Nook Shopping. New Leaf has a dozen of the zodiac animals that are given out on New Year’s Day, and City Folk still has a unique shirt for every year through 2035. So it’s more than a bit odd that these arches seem to have stopped after just two years. They should’ve been programmed into the game from the start, to be honest.
Anyway, I put on my tuxedo and headed over to the plaza. Tom Nook gave me some party poppers, and I also bought an aqua New Year’s silk hat from him. Isabelle then gave me a light stick. However, I was a bit early for the party…so I just took a photo before putting my Switch into sleep mode.
I returned before midnight, and I watched the ceremony as the clock struck twelve and 2023 began with a bang.
(I hate those loopy 2s.)
I particularly enjoyed these colorful fireworks, which appeared immediately after the “Happy New Year” message and the giant 2023.
My villagers all wished me a happy new year, and they’re looking forward to 2023 for some reason. 😛
I also enjoyed the fireworks from several other spots around town.
I hope you all have a happy, successful, healthy, and enjoyable 2023! 🙂
Note #1: Gullivarrr sent me a pirate dress in the mail earlier in the week. Ah, just what I never wanted. 😛
Note #2: I also enjoyed the New Year’s Eve festivities in New Leaf and City Folk tonight. If you’re interested, you can check out those entries here: NYE in ACNL – NYE in ACCF