The Chilling Tradition: A Sea Plunge to Welcome 2025
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To kick off 2025, I joined friends and family for a New Yearās tradition: plunging into the icy sea. Itās a way to wash away the past yearās bad #omens and start fresh. While many people do this with big groups, for us, it was a small, personal challenge shared together.
This tradition has been around for centuries, with roots in old purification rituals across Europe. Today, itās become a symbol of renewal, and despite the freezing cold and high winds, we were determined to take part.
The beach was windy and bitterly cold. Waves crashed against the shore, and the icy wind cut right through us as we stood there, wrapped in layers, trying to keep warm. We joked nervously to distract ourselves, but as soon as we counted down, there was no turning back.
Running into the water was like charging into a wall of ice. The freezing waves hit hard, making us gasp for breath. The high winds only made it worse, but somehow, the shock turned into pure adrenaline. We shouted and laughed as we dove in, feeling alive despite the cold.
Afterward, we scrambled back to the shore, grabbing towels and jackets as our teeth chattered uncontrollably. But the cold didnāt matter anymore. We felt lighter, refreshed, and ready to take on the #newyear.
Itās a simple tradition, but itās powerful. Facing the cold together brought us closer and made stepping into #2025 feel like a fresh start. Hereās to new beginnings, resilience, and braving lifeās challenges head-on.
I would like to pass this tradition on to you:
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I'm a long way from the sea, but don't mind skipping this tradition. The last time I was in the sea was in Split where it was nice and warm.
Happy new year.
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Split sounds like a dreamānothing beats warm sea vibes! āļøš Skipping the plunge is totally fair; itās not everyoneās idea of fun. Wishing you an amazing new year, wherever you are! šāļø
I am going to do mine tomorrow probably...
The music makes it great. An American would have put a grunge metal soundtrack, or a Viking theme. @minigunner hops into those frigid waters to the tune of a game show theme. Perfect execution!
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Glad you noticed the music choice! š Nothing like a little game show flair to keep it lightāwho needs Viking chants when youāve got epic vibes like that? Next year, maybe Iāll add a drum roll for extra suspense! š¶āļø
Bruh!!!! That look freezing!!
Hat's off to your female companion, she was walking around like it was summer in the park!
Right?! It was definitely freezing, but sheās a champāprobably tougher than me, to be honest! š Thatās my mom, and sheās always been fearless like that. šŖā¤ļø
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All the best for 2025!!
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Hahahaha... Thanks for invitation, but, no thanks... hahaha... The water in Spain is probably warmer, but I finished my season in late October... š
Fair enough! Late October sounds brave enough to me! š Maybe we'll catch you for an early season dip insteadāwho knows, Spain might surprise you with a winter swim bug next year! šāļø
I doubt that... lol... š
But, let's stay positive and leave it as an "option"... š¤£
What an incredible way to start the year.
Traditions like this are so meaningful, and it's amazing that you shared it with your loved one.
Here's to a fresh start and all the exiting moments 2025 has in store for you.
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Thank you so much for the kind words! Traditions like this really do bring a special kind of meaning to the start of the year. Sharing it with loved ones made it even more memorable. Cheers to an exciting 2025 for all of us! š„āØ
LOL š What a Chad.
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Your turn next year š
Im there man. Hopefully I can go commando.
I feel cold just watching you. I can't make any promises of jumping into the cold sea for Jan 1st 2026, but I'll definitely consider it š.
For Jan 1st 2025 I'll wash away my bad omens with a cold shower in tropical Central America.
#babysteps
Happy New year!
Cold shower in tropical Central America sounds like the perfect warm-up (or cool-down?) for next year's sea plunge! šļøš Baby steps lead to big leaps! Wishing you an amazing year ahead šāļø
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i just need a sea š
Lake it is šš
closest lake for me is like 100km. and something you would call river but not want to into it is 40 :D really safe place from floods :D
looking good bro, we already have that here on Boxing day in brighton!
So you will be swimming next year? š
was gonna go in today but it is stormy here lol
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I simply love the tune you gave the video. It looks so chilly out there. But thanks for sharing your experience with us. Happy new year, @minigunner
very coool tradition! happy new year brother
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That was a refreshing dip for sure! !PIZZA š 2025 ā¦ļøš
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Locked down to bed with the flu. There's no way I'm taking on that kind of challenge
š Well, maybe next year š All the best and I hope you will get better asap š
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