New Year Party Ideas

Source: Nigelhowe

New Year Celebration

New Year is a fun holiday. Many people from different countries throw a celebration to commemorate the new beginning and bid goodbye to the old year. Those who use Gregorian Calendar celebrate New Year’s Day on the 1^st of January. Of course, the date may be different for those who use other type of calendar. Nevertheless, the celebration of this day is quite festive, highlighting fireworks, loud noises, resolutions, fasting and parties. There are many new year traditions and observations during the celebration of this event.

Party Theme

Popular new year party themes are fancy dressing, having an effigy or a casino type atmosphere. The theme will dictate the type of decoration that will be used to beautify the party hall or home. If you are holding the party in your home, consider locking your private rooms so that those who are up to mischief will not misuse your personal effects. Buy the decorations from your local retailer, party or craft shop. These can be New Year banners, flowers, streamers, white sparkling lights for both the indoors and outdoors to add a bright effect to the party.

New Year Party Invitations

Most parties at the end of the year have to be planned in advance so that the invited guests can plan accordingly. The New Year party invitations have to be sent out early after deciding on the theme of the party. The choice of invite is varied, from the homemade type to the formal custom printed ones to the fun store bought cards and the techy E-cards which can be made and sent at the touch of a button. Of course, you should use appropriate NewYear invitation wording.

Party Menu

Most people will come to the party with an appetite fit for a horse after training their tummies to expect loads of food from feasting during the festive season. Plan for a buffet with an array of New Year's eve recipes to satisfy all the guests invited from the kids to the adults, meat lovers to the vegans. If you choose to have alcoholic beverages please ensure that there are designated drivers or organize for cabs so that your guests are assured of seeing the dawn of the 2nd day of New Year after leaving your function. Many people fill up on vegetable based snacks and beverages during this party.

Party Giveaways

If your budget allows for favor packs, create small gift for the guests to take away with them as they leave the party. Children will enjoy noise makers, tiaras, party poopers and toys while a small practical utility item for the adults will suffice. Don’t forget to include your New Year messages and greetings attached to the giveaways.

Party Games and Music

Have different types of music at various stages of the party. Light mellow music can grace the dining area and the time of eating if you have planned a dinner for the guests before the real party begins. As the evening progresses the person in charge of the music can up the beat and get the party going for those with nimble bodies eager to wriggle them to the beat. If there are not many who are up for dancing then have games on hand for adults and the children in attendance. Some of the fun games include musical chairs, board and mat games as well as group games.

All in all planning is the key to a successful New Years party as people celebrate the start of the year. Consider above mentioned tips and new year party ideas to make your party successful and merrier.