We like the succinctness of recapping and synopsises, and also closure.  Best-Of Lists are a year-end staple, and 2020 has provided lots to assess, rate, and otherwise notice.

Anyone have ZOOM on their most-downloaded app Bingo card in January? Or notice ‘comfort food’ has replaced the very judgemental ‘junk food’ during this stress-laden pandemic?

And who knew, that back in the day, my single friends and I were all big observers of First Footing aka  Hogmahay? RD had me at ‘Sharant’, and it’s quietly very heartening to know the World’s favorite colors are a lot more homogenous than you might think.

So while we’re waiting for 2020 to finally be in the rear view mirror, here’s a sampling to enjoy. These’ll also come in handy once we’re rediscovering the art of small talk at coffee, parties and such. Soon. Hopefully, very soon. 

BestLife  Global Best New Years Eve Traditions

Esquire  35 Best TV Shows in 2020

US News Top 25 Places to Retire in 2021

DoorDash 2020’s Biggest Delivery Food Trends 

Boston Globe Best Books of 2020

Shutterstock 2020 Color Trends: Most Popular Colors in the World

TechCrunch Apple’s Most Downloaded Apps

Readers Digest  2020’s 12 Funniest Words Added to the Dictionary

TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2020

Architectural Digest The 10 Most Clever Renovation Stories of i2020

Forbes Click Here for Hope: Class of 2021 Shares Visions of a Better World.