Starting the new year with âDry Januaryâ Dry January By Noelle Williams | December 29, 2020 at 8:43 PM CST - Updated December 30 at 4:02 AM CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - After the stressful year 2020 has been for most... many are starting the new year off healthier by doing a âDry Januaryâ, and giving up alcohol for the month. Most were not able to go on that trip or vacation and may have splurged on an expensive bottle of wine or glass of bourbon. But some may visit the bar for the last time before going into the new year. âAnything you can do to be healthier would be a good way to kick off the yearâ said Ryan Essex.