New Years Eve Ideas

Everyone knows New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to establish new resolutions for the year to come. Plus, it means a day or, better yet, an evening full of surprises and a lot of fun for everyone, whether you celebrate in the streets with a champagne bottle in a hand and a glass in the other, or at a fancy restaurant or even in a special club. There are plenty of things you can do on New Year’s Eve, but if you are all out of ideas since last year, here are some interesting tips on how to spend the last day of the year and make the most out of it.

You can start by making your own personalized New Year’s party hats and noisemakers. Everyone loves these, and putting your own ideas into making them will boost the fun and pleasure. Even your kids can make them, just buy some basic art supplies, look up some great models and ideas on the Internet and off you go, playing the little artists. Plus, you can make your own noisemakers, use lots of glitter, stickers and decorations and make sure your kids can enjoy them before they go to bed.

  

Another great idea is to throw the biggest funkiest party ever, invite all of your friends and engage them into fun games. If they need a little stimulation, bring them their favorite drinks and loosen them up. As a matter of fact, as soon as your guests arrive, make sure you handle them a piece of paper with numbered from one to three and ask them to write down two real New Year’s resolutions and a fake one. Then, tape these notes on an empty wall and make sure everyone sees them and have a blast reading them. After a while, when everyone really starts to loosen up, ask your guests to state which are their fake resolutions for more fun. 

If you don’t have a large budget, you can keep it low by dimming the lights, use sparkling décor and serve tasty party food in stemware. Everyone will believe you’ve spent a fortune on the party.

Cool New Years Eve Ideas

The start of a new year should always be poignant and memorable, but not necessarily boisterous and wild. We all know that New Year’s Eve parties are suppose to be exciting because of great expectations for a new start. The year behind may have been a swell and successful one, or it may have been full of problems and let-downs. Thus, ushering in a new year is like a brand new slate.

Here are some cool ways you can start the new year right, and maybe even make it the best New Year’s Eve you’ve ever had.

Go Green

How about passing up on the paper cups, and going elegant and classy with wine glasses and shimmering crystals? If you do so, you are making a bold statement that you are going up in the world and plan to make the new year your most successful thus far. Or, you could just buy biodegradable cups and plates which is equally admirable.

Get Away From The Crowd

If you have been always around a lot of people every New Year’s Eve, how about going on a holiday with just your family or best friends? You could take a cruise or drive out to the coast, or just hang out in your house. If any one gets drunk, they can just sleep over.

Prepare a Feast

What about a major cook out. Pull out all the stops and prepare your best dishes. Get your family and friends to contribute their best dishes, and simple have a gastronomic experience all night long. you could even have them over right after breakfast or lunch, and spend the day cheering and eating together, playing games, singing songs, watching old movies, and simply enjoying each others company.

The coolest New Year’s Eve idea is to be with the people you love. Forget about business, problems, and just focus on the most important people in your life. There is nothing else that should matter - not the food, not the drinks, not even the venue. 

5 Fun things to Do on New Years Eve

New Years Eve is a great time for celebration. It is a time to be together with your loved ones and start of the new year with a bang. There are many options that you can choose to spend your holiday, depending on what you find appealing to you.

1. Host a New Years Eve party. There is nothing more fun than having a bunch of friends and family over for a party. You will want to plan this well in advance so that more people will come to your party. A lot of people have parties over the New Year so the earlier you send out the invites, the better the turnout will be.

You will also need to plan for your party. Set a guest list and decide what kind of food and entertainment you will have. If you are planning a party with all adults, you can choose if you would like to serve alcohol. Remember not to let your friends and family to drink and drive, play it safe!

2. Sit at home with loved ones and watch the ball drop. It can be a really cold evening, and sometimes it is best to cuddle up with a blanket and watch the festivities on television. Pop some popcorn and celebrate safely from the comfort of your own home.

3. Attend a New Years Eve party. A lot of your friends may be having festivities at their own homes. If you are invited to a New Years Eve party, go! Play it safe and don’t drink and drive, but have fun. It’s always fun to ring in the new year with the ones you loved.

4. Go on a vacation. A lot of popular attractions have special events around the holidays. Check to see if your favorite destination has anything going on around New Years and go away for the holiday.

5. Visit a popular bar or nightclub. If you want to go out but stay in your local area, you can go to a bar or nightclub in the area. You don’t have to travel a great distance to have a good time. Just remember to have a sober cab so you can get home safely when you are ready to leave.

There are a lot of options for you to choose from when you are planning your New Years Eve. All you need to choose is who you want to spend it with, and what you want to do.

New Years Eve Ideas for Couples

New Years Eve is a great holiday to celebrate as a couple. There is nothing better than ringing in the new year with someone you love. There can be so many things to choose from for activities that it can be quite a difficult decision to make. Here are some ideas of things that you can do as a couple on New Years Eve.

Check to see if any of your mutual friends are having a New Years Eve Party. This is a great place to stay safe and have a great time. It is also a way to see your loved ones who you may not see often. Remember to stay safe and always have a sober cab if you are planning on drinking. Even though you may feel ok, it still will not be safe.

Take a quick trip or a romantic getaway for the holiday. A lot of popular attractions tend to have festivities going on around the holidays, and it is a great way to ring in the new year. If you have the money for a last minute vacation, this is the way to go. Check availability right away when you decide to leave town as things may book up quicker because of the holiday.

Plan a party with a few special friends or family members. This is also another great way to ring in the new year. Invite people early as a lot of people tend to have parties for the New Year, and you want to make sure that the people you invite are able to attend. You will want to make sure that you have food for your guests as well as a few activities if you are one to plan the whole evening.

Stay inside the comforts of your own home and have a private evening at home. It can be quite romantic to cuddle up with a blanket and popcorn and watch the ball drop at Times Square on television. You can talk about plans and goals for the New Year, and the best part about it is that you do not even need to leave the home. It is also quite inexpensive!

There are many options for couples to do on New Years Eve, but it all depends on what things you two enjoy doing. Talk to your significant other about things they would enjoy doing, and decide from there. No matter what you decide to do, remember that it only matters that you two are together to ring in the New Year in happiness.

New Years Eve Ideas

Well, Christmas has passed us by once again – and now that we are swearing off food for the next few days and recuperating – New Years Eve is staring us right in the face! A brand new year is coming; the chance to wipe the slate clean and start over with new goals and new plans. So, what will you be doing for your New Years Eve? Here are a few great ideas for bringing in the New Year.

People say that what you’re doing on New Years Eve is a reflection of what your year will be filled with. To that, I say – surround yourself with people you truly love, enjoy delicious food and have a great time! You might start with a few traditions from around the world…

In Japan, people throw parties to say goodbye to the previous year – wishing away all of the problems and grief from the previous year and bringing in joy, happiness and wealth in the new one. Grudges may be dropped as individuals get a new start. Homes are thoroughly cleaned and individuals prepare for a brand new year. Don’t feel like cleaning? In Spain, the tradition is to eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Years Eve to ensure that the upcoming 12 months are happy and full of fortune.

Another great idea is to follow the traditions held in the Netherlands – they put the ‘old year’ out with a bang. Burning Christmas trees in bonfires and setting fireworks – individuals here say farewell to the previous year by wishing away the bad and welcome the New Year with hopes of greatness. Watch the dropping of the ball in Times Square to enjoy our American tradition and don’t forget to plant a kiss on the lips of the person you love at midnight!

Regardless of your New Years Eve ideas, make it a fun and safe one – and party like it’s…well, 2008!

Photo: Simon Howden