Another New Year’s Eve at home doesn’t have to be the source of frustration but, for some, relief. In a recent article about celebrating New Yea’s Eve safely, The New York Times recommends weighing the risks over the benefits if you are going to host or attend a party. For those who have mastered time at home entertaining after a year where we’ve become experts on the ritual, this is another excuse to maximize time with family and making a holiday a festive opportunity. Here, we provide tips on how to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home.
1. Design a party
Like you would do when hosting any party, create an agenda for your New Year’s Eve at home celebration that includes a zoom guest list, what to serve, attire and entertainment.
2. Reach out to friends for a conference call check in
Designate time slots throughout the evening to check in with friends and share stories. The new year is a time to connect, reflect and look to others for encouragement.
3. Create a theme playlist
Rather than allow your Spotify to direct the music, channel your inner DJ and have a theme song list, which could include the best songs from each year, decade, or exclusive to your favorite period in music.
4. Dress to impress
When you dress for an occasion, you are going to be in a celebratory mood. It also gives you an excuse to wear your favorite clothes and look ravishing.
5. Serve your favorite food
After a week of cooking and eating, treat to takeout from a favorite local restaurant or have something catered and delivered.
6. Entertaining activity
Buy firecrackers, champagne and noisemakers — all items that are sure to make some noise and wake us up for a bang of a year ahead.
By actively engaging in New Year’s Eve, it emphasizes the importance of celebrating. We’ve become resilient after these unprecedented years and a fresh start is an opportunity to look forward to better times.
