1) How about a Christmas tree with flashing lights. Here is a cute card to look at to get an idea of a tree. Here is another card to view. Santa and his reindeer.
Have a peek at the students trees. How about Student New Years?
3) Create a New Year's Card. Have the words Happy New Year appear letter by letter. Draw a balloon or two on and have them rise and have some confetti fall.
2) Here is a great heart animation to try. Look at this wonderful card.