New Year's Eve Party Ideas and Tips

Budget Friendly New Year's Eve Party Tips
New Year's Eve arrives right on the tail of Christmas. Expert Shawn Rabideau shares his tips to keep the party chic, easy and budet-friendly in this video.
Simple & Chic: New Year's Eve Party Decor
New Year's Eve arrives right on the tail of Christmas. Keep decor seasonal, but chic and bright to celebrate 2012.
Sweet Start: New Year's Eve Dessert
Serve these mint ice cream bonbons to your guests for a sweet start to 2012. They're special and so simple to whip up!

Party Ideas for New Years Eve

Welcome the new year with a bang! Plan a New Year's Eve party and ring in the new year with one of these stylish, sophisticated New Year's Eve party ideas.

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Tick, Tock Clock Theme: New Year's Eve Party Ideas

Celebrate the start of 2012 with New Year's Eve party ideas inspired by the tick-tock of the clock counting down to midnight. Guided by our trendy New Year's Eve invitation designed like a clock, we created a party space that's festive and easy to put together. Plus, we've got some tasty and sophisticated appetizer recipes everyone will love!
Appetizers

5 Easy New Year's Eve Appetizers

Finger foods are the perfect menu choices for a New Year's Eve party. These recipes have a little something to make them special, but are still easy and quick appetizers to make, which is why we love them so much!
Drink

Champagne Cocktails for New Year's Eve

Raise a glass and toast the end of one year, and the beginning of the next. These champagne cocktail recipes give your New Year's Eve party a special touch - and there's a recipe for all in this round up!
Decoration

Easy Sophisticated New Year's Eve Decor

Here are a few easy ideas to dress your New Year's Eve party in a sophisticated and glamorous manner using some creativity and a winter wonderland as inspiration.
Dessert Recipes

New Year's Eve Desserts

A late night New Year's Eve party means you don't have to serve dinner to all your guests. Most party hosts will opt for finger foods and cocktails, but why not try a sweeter approach? Offer your guests a bit of sugar to keep them awake for the New Year.
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Expert Budget-Friendly Ideas for New Year's Eve

Celebrations.com Expert Shawn Rabideau stopped by FOX News to share his tips to keep New Year's Eve celebrations easy, festive and budget-friendly. Check out the video, Shawn's white cosmo recipe, decor ideas and expert tips here!
Tradition

Seven New Year's Superstitions

Here, we share seven of the most common New Year's superstitions and fun ways to incorporate them into your holiday.
Tradition

New Year's Eve History and Traditions

New Year's Eve is one of the biggest days of the year. Brush up on the origins of New Year's Eve celebrations around the world! Enter the new year with a well rounded knowledge of some of the oldest and most significant traditions.
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New Year's Eve Dinner Party

If you're planning on hosting a more intimate crowd and want to go for chic sophistication for your New Year's Eve party, plan this dinner. The recipes featured here use a lot of champagne making them perfect for the holiday.
Budget

New Year's Eve Party on a Budget

Is your new year's resolution to pay down that credit card or save for that big purchase? Keep that resolution from the start by following our clever guide to throwing a budget-friendly New Year's Eve party. There are easy ways to save on drinks, decor and food for a fun-filled evening for less than $100.
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How To Host a Midnight Feast for New Year's Eve

Everyone loves a yummy midnight snack, but New Year's Eve is a special night, so why not make that snack a midnight feast? This is a great way to round out your New Year's celebration and everyone can go to bed at the start of the new year with a nice full stomach!
Tradition

World New Year's Eve Traditions to Make Your Own

Each year as the clock strikes midnight on December 31, you are guaranteed to find exciting parties taking place all over the globe. While kissing at midnight and brilliant fireworks displays are common sights, there are other New Year's Eve traditions around the world that are unique to certain countries and cultures.
Tradition

New Year's Eve History, Fun Facts & Traditions

Across the globe, New Year's Eve is observed every December 31st. Take a peek at these interesting fun facts and history surrounding New Year's Eve and entertain guests with your new found knowledge as you await the new year!
Budget

Chic and Cheap New Years Eve Party

Spend less without sacrificing the integrity of your New Year's Eve party using our pro tips. Reducing food and drink costs, skipping the pricey store decor and making sure guests are entertained with New Year's Eve games is all it takes!
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New Years Eve for Kids

The party runs late for the kids on New Year's Eve, too! Make sure they stay awake to see the ball drop in Times Square and won't get cranky by planning out a few of these ideas.
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