Enjoy the biggest party as you celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next. Traditions and possibilities for this party are endless.
Steps
1. Home party.
Your New Year’s Eve celebration can be simple or elaborate. You can enjoy watching programming / videos / shows until midnight and share a glass of bubbly (alcoholic or not). You can go crazy and plan the party to end all parties. Start planning your party early as everyone usually has plans for this fun holiday.
2. Out.
You may choose to go out for the evening. This saves you the hassle of planning, giving and cleaning up after the party. Explore local possibilities for a great New Year’s Eve.
3. Traditions.
Some traditions go with the holiday . . . singing “Auld Lang Syne” and drinking champagne are two of these. Look at the holiday and note other traditions that go hand-in-hand with this holiday.
4. World.
New Year’s Eve is celebrated differently around the world. See what other countries and cultures do to celebrate. Would you be interested in adding other traditions to your own?
5. Family.
You and your family may have traditions for this holiday. For example, we live in the Central Time Zone, but because we have a lot of younger family members, we celebrate at Eastern Standard Time for earlier bed times. Make a list of the traditions you’ve developed over the years.
6. Ages.
You will make many adjustments to your party plans depending on who is attending. For adults, most parties feature alcohol. Teens want a more adult-type party. Kids need activities that keep them moving. As you plan your celebration, outline ways to include your participants in your activities or have alternatives available.
7. Dress.
You may choose to have your party a fancy affair with all that goes with an elegant celebration . . . or a pajama party featuring an all-out pillow fight. Be sure to communicate how participants should dress for your celebration. You want to make everyone comfortable.
8. Noise.
Singing one song isn’t enough noise for this holiday. Noisemakers, horns or even fireworks are great ways to make some noise. Explore the possibility of adding noise and / or music to your holiday celebration.
9. Craft.
Make your own hats, garland, crackers and more. Explore what items others have made to add to the fun of this holiday.
10. Snacks.
Food for this holiday tends to be light finger foods. Of course, if you plan on having alcohol, you may want something heavier around midnight to help offset alcohol consumption. Be sure to plan on things that are easy for you to put out so you don’t miss the party. If you’re going more for a dinner, you may want to consider hiring a caterer.
11. Safety.
If you’re planning on drinking, take keys from people as they arrive and have a list of cab companies or designated drivers to start the evening. Examine your party plans and make sure you make safety for yourself and your guests top priority.
12. Resolution.
It’s not all about the party. Starting a new year is all about making the next one better. Look at what things you’d like to accomplish in the next year. Make a list and ways you can incorporate to stick to those resolutions.
Supplements
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- Avery 2” round label printable, 12 up
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- Badge checklist
Sites to Explore
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year’s_Eve
- www.thecraftycrow.net/2010/12/new-years-crafts-activities-treats.html
- www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/12/10-new-years-eve-crafts-for-kids.html
- www.moneycrashers.com/new-years-eve-party-ideas
- www.moneycrashers.com/top-new-years-resolution-tips-ideas
- www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/easy-ways-to-have-a-fancy-and-delicious-new-years-eve
- www.popsugar.com/moms/photo-gallery/33142975/image/33142984/Set-Scene
- projectbritain.com/year/newyearseve.html
- www.businessinsider.com/new-years-rituals-around-the-world-2013-12?op=1
- www.infoplease.com/spot/newyearcelebrations.html
- www.qualitylogoproducts.com/blog/new-years-traditions-facts-around-the-world
- greenglobaltravel.com/20-ways-to-celebrate-the-new-year-around-the-world
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