Ten New Year’s Eve Party Tips
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is really over and 2011 is right around the corner! My husband and I have a tradition of inviting our friends and family {and church family} over to our home on New Year’s Eve. We love to entertain and haven’t done it enough lately. This year, we’re sort of between houses currently, but we are still hosting the par-tay!
I’m getting really excited about taking down Christmas decor and putting out a few things to decorate for New Year’s Eve!
10 Tips To A Fabulous New Year’s Eve Party
1. Keep It Simple
Don’t outdo yourself. Seriously, didn’t we just come through Christmas? You and your family and your guests will enjoy themselves at a simple party.
2. Invite Friends
Keep your guest list to people you truly enjoy being with. Chances are that you just had some stressful family times, so make your New Year’s party comfortable and as stress-free as possible!
3. Keep Decorations Minimal
Don’t put away all the Christmas decorations just yet. Use silver and gold ornaments to fill vases for New Year’s! Last year, I arranged a display of various clocks on my piano. It was a cute, easy display.
4. Functional Favors
It’s fun to use party horns to decorate and they are perfect for ringing or blasting in the New Year. Functional decor rocks!
5. Fabulous Food
Each year everyone brings their favorite appetizer or hors d’oeuvres. We always end up with a fabulous spread including some of the following:
- Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Layered Texas American Dip
- Spicy Chicken Wings
- Sausage Balls
- Homemade Salsa & Chips
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6. Cozy Drinks
My hubs is a coffee connoisseur, so we always have plenty of that and apple cider. Also, sparkling water and sparkling grape juice sound pretty awesome right about now!
7. Fun Games
Our favorite group games are Four On A Couch, Apples To Apples, Catch Phrase & Taboo. We love to laugh and our parties are never quiet. Fun!
8. Time To Reflect
At some point in the evening, we all share something that we are thankful for from 2010. It’s exciting to look back at the year and what God’s done in our hearts and lives. It’s equally exciting to look ahead to a brand new year!
9. Fireworks To Ring…or Boom In The New Year
I think our older neighbors probably jump out of their skin when we set off fireworks at midnight. One family always brings their “canon” which totally ka-booms sooooo loud! Last year it was so cold outside that I watched the fireworks from inside the house. Ha!
10. Sleep In On New Year’s Day
Did someone say sleep in? Oh yes, glorious thought! We usually relax on New Year’s Day and have a wonderful, ham and black eyed peas dinner at my parents’ house. I love traditions!
What is your favorite New Year’s tradition?
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Oh how fun! I absolutely love parties with themes, decorations, games, etc. Sounds like a great time!
I can’t think of any New Year’s traditions that we have, except that we usually try to start reading a new book together as a couple. And I’ve already forgotten which one my husband chose for this year.
I appreciate the party ideas. We have company coming to stay with us this weekend, so it might be fun to try a sampling of your suggestions here. Thanks!
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My parents hosted a New Year’s Eve party for my and my brother’s friends for over 15 years. People would be home from college and just come, assuming that they were having it.
I love four on a couch!
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We used to have friends who had a yearly shindig, but when we all started having kids, that died out. Now, my hubby and I have our “us” weekend over New Years. The girl ALWAYS has New Years at her Grandparents with all the other cousins. Not sure what the plan is this year, but I’ll be with My Sweetie so I don’t care where we are.
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Great tips Myra! The past few years we’ve gone to a neighborhood party but this year we’re looking forward to a family night of fun and games. 🙂
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I’d like to add just one, to which I posted about today. It has to do with reflection, but in a more personal, journey-to-one’s-authentic-self, sort of way. I hope you can stop by and Happy New Year!
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Fabulous tips!!!