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Party Ideas for New Year's Eve

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New Year's Eve Noisemaker for Kids

Basic art supplies let you create New Year's Eve noisemakers kids can craft on their own and use, while grown-up versions require slightly more advance skill and materials. With tips for kids and grown-ups, these New Year's Eve noisemakers help everyone greet the new year the right way.

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.

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.

Champagne Tarragon Mignonette for Oysters

Champagne Honey Carrots

Champagne Sauce for Salmon

Champagne Peach Sorbet

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.

Budget-Friendly Champagne Cocktail

Pesto, Parmesean and Grilled Artichoke Crostini

Semi-Homemade Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce

DIY Confetti Party Glasses

Expert Budget-Friendly Ideas for New Year's Eve

Budget-Friendly New Year's Decorations

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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!

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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!

New Year's Eve Trivia

New Years Eve Fun Facts

New Year's Eve History and Traditions

10 Champagne Cocktails for New Year's Eve

Seven New Year's Superstitions

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!

New Years Eve Games for Any Age

Drink

Lemon Scented Champagne Cocktail

Whether you toast the New Year at midnight, or sip it with friends on New Year's Day, this champagne cocktail is light, fresh, delicious and easy to make. Happy New Year!

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Mark's New Year's Eve Cocktail How-To

Mark Addison does it again! This time he's sharing one of his best kept drink secrets, a New Year's eve cocktail how-to!

Tip

Top 5 Places to Spend New Year's Eve

If you're thinking of planning a destination New Year's Eve celebration, you might want to party down in one of the best cities! Here's a list of some of the best New Year's Eve celebrations in the country!

Drink

NYE Rosebud Champagne Spritzer

Jazz up your champagne with this delicious cocktail! This raspberry infused, fizzy drink will add a nice crisp and refreshing taste to your delicious, but typical champagne!

Craft

New Year's Eve Hat Craft

Rather than buying yours at the party store, why not craft your own New Year's Eve party hats? This simple how-to is quick, reuses what you've already got on hand and makes for unique top hats to celebrate the holiday.

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