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The last Sunday of the year is a peculiar day. It’s not quite New Year’s Eve (so no glittery outfits required), but it’s also not just another lazy Sunday. It’s the last Sunday of 2024—the final day to squeeze in a little fun, a lot of laughs, and maybe some questionable decisions before the calendar resets. Whether you’re a brunch enthusiast, an adventurer, or someone just trying to survive the holiday chaos, this list is for you. Here are 25 hilarious, clever, and downright bizarre ideas to make your last Sunday of 2024 unforgettable.
1. Tackle “Sunday Cleaning” Like It’s an Olympic Event
Channel your inner Marie Kondo and give your home the deep clean it doesn’t deserve. Make it competitive by timing yourself, or blast motivational music and pretend you’re in a cleaning montage from a rom-com. Bonus points if you actually vacuum under the couch instead of just shoving crumbs further into the abyss.
2. Sunday Brunch: Calories Don’t Count in December
Head to your favorite brunch spot and order everything you’ve been avoiding all year. Bottomless mimosas? Yes. Extra side of bacon? Absolutely. If you’re near Nyack, NY, pop into Sundays, a delightful spot that combines cozy vibes with food so good it might make you cry. Don’t forget to Instagram your meal—your followers deserve to see you thriving.
3. Attend Sunday Mass and Pray for 2025 to Be Less Chaotic
If the past year has been a hot mess (and let’s be honest, it probably has), there’s no better way to prepare for the future than a spiritual reset. Whether you’re lighting candles, reflecting on your resolutions, or just hoping the Wi-Fi in heaven is strong enough to hear your prayers, Sunday Mass might bring the peace you’ve been searching for.
4. Explore Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Deals
The stores are practically giving stuff away at this point. Grab some clearance decorations, holiday chocolates, or that sweater you’ve been eyeing since October. It’s the perfect time to buy gifts for next year or treat yourself to a discounted luxury you didn’t think you needed (spoiler: you don’t, but YOLO).
5. Eat Dessert for Every Meal
It’s the last Sunday of the year—rules no longer exist. Breakfast? Chocolate cake. Lunch? Ice cream sundae. Dinner? Cheesecake. Dessert for dessert? Obviously. Take this as an opportunity to defy nutritional norms and channel your inner kid. The diet starts in 2025... probably.
6. Take a Solo Adventure and Pretend You’re in an Indie Film
Grab a notebook, some headphones, and head out for a solo stroll. Wander through a park, sip coffee in a small café, or sit on a bench and dramatically stare into the distance. Bonus points if you play melancholy indie music and pretend the squirrels are part of your emotional subplot.
7. Host a “Forgotten Resolutions Funeral”
Didn’t stick to your New Year’s resolutions from 2024? Same. Host a hilarious ceremony to bid farewell to the goals you abandoned by February. Write eulogies for your failed fitness plans, unopened journals, and that language app you ghosted after three days. RIP to the effort—it was fun while it lasted.
8. Call or Text Everyone You Ignored This Year
Scroll through your contacts and send out some “end-of-year apologies” to friends and family you’ve ghosted. Keep it light and funny, like: “Hey, sorry for disappearing in March. It wasn’t personal; I just got overwhelmed by life and Netflix. Let’s catch up in 2025?”
9. Go to Sundays in Nyack, NY, and Make It a Themed Day
It’s not just brunch—it’s a lifestyle. Commit to the Sunday theme by dressing in cozy loungewear, bringing a book titled “Sunday Mornings,” or reciting poems about lazy weekends. If anyone questions your commitment, simply respond, “It’s Sunday—respect the vibe.”
10. Try a New Hobby You’ll Probably Forget About by Wednesday
Squeeze in one last “new experience” before the year ends. Pottery, juggling, interpretive dance—whatever makes you laugh or scratch your head in confusion. Worst-case scenario, you discover you’re terrible at it, but at least you tried (and probably have some hilarious stories to tell).
11. People-Watch at a Mall Like It’s a Reality Show
Malls are chaotic on the last weekend of the year, making them the perfect spot to sip a latte and watch humanity at its quirkiest. From panicked shoppers to kids on sugar highs, it’s like a live-action sitcom you didn’t know you needed.
12. Host a “Last-Minute Game Night”
Invite friends over for one final showdown of board games, trivia, or charades. The stakes? The winner gets to brag about their dominance for the entire next year, while the loser has to take out the trash on January 1st.
13. Binge-Watch Every Holiday Movie You Missed
Still haven’t seen Home Alone or Elf this year? Cancel your plans, grab some hot cocoa, and have a movie marathon. Add in cheesy commentary like, “Kevin’s parents definitely need to reevaluate their priorities.”
14. Make Vision Boards That Are 90% Inside Jokes
Gather your funniest friends, old magazines, and a glue stick, and create vision boards filled with hilariously unachievable goals. Want to win the lottery? Travel to space? Become Beyoncé’s backup dancer? Dream big and laugh harder.
15. Dance Like Nobody’s Watching (But Make It Extra Ridiculous)
Blast your favorite playlist and let loose in your living room. Channel your inner Beyoncé, but with the grace of a baby giraffe. If your moves end up on TikTok, even better.
16. Visit Somewhere You’ve Always Ignored in Your Hometown
Every town has that one random attraction you’ve never bothered to check out. A weird museum? A giant roadside statue? Take a selfie there and make it your unofficial “Goodbye, 2024” photo.
17. Create a List of Fake Resolutions for 2025
“I resolve to eat more carbs, take longer naps, and spend at least 15 minutes a day pretending I’m a millionaire.” Write out ridiculous resolutions that’ll make you laugh every time you see them.
18. Call It a Spa Day and Take the Lazy Route
No fancy spa booking? No problem. Slap on a face mask, soak your feet in a bucket of warm water, and declare yourself pampered. Optional: demand someone bring you cucumber slices for your eyes.
19. Have a “Phone-Free” Sunday (for Five Minutes, Anyway)
Challenge yourself to disconnect from social media and truly embrace the present. When the withdrawal kicks in after five minutes, dramatically declare, “I tried!” and reward yourself with some Instagram scrolling.
20. Try a Stress-Busting Activity You’d Normally Avoid
Yoga? Meditation? Screaming into a pillow? Do whatever feels cathartic to release all the tension of the past year. Bonus points if you end the session laughing at yourself.
21. Make a Time Capsule Full of Random Stuff
Grab a shoebox and fill it with things like your grocery list, a meme you printed out, or an empty soda can. Hide it somewhere and set a reminder to open it in December 2025.
22. Test Your Bargaining Skills on Clearance Items
Think those holiday sale prices can’t go any lower? Challenge yourself to haggle with a store clerk or negotiate over the last scented candle. Worst-case scenario, they laugh at you; best-case, you get a deal.
23. Write “Goodbye” Letters to Your Biggest 2024 Fails
“Dear Flat Tire in February: You were inconvenient, but I survived. Dear Failed Diet: You tasted like sadness, but thank you for the pizza nights.” Say goodbye to the nonsense of the year with humor and sass.
24. Take a Nap Like It’s an Art Form
Nothing screams “lazy Sunday” like a glorious nap. Set up your bed with extra blankets, turn on soothing music, and drift off knowing you’ve mastered the fine art of relaxation.
25. Go to Bed Early for Once
Wild idea, I know. Skip the midnight snacks and endless doomscrolling and actually get a good night’s sleep. You’ll wake up on Monday ready to face 2025 with slightly less caffeine and slightly more optimism.
No matter how you spend the last Sunday of 2024, make it weird, make it memorable, and most importantly, make it fun. Here’s to finishing the year with a smile (and maybe some brunch)! Cheers! 🎉
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