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As you wait for the clock to strike midnight, create your own version of trivial pursuit with questions about the history and celebration of New Year's Eve.Q: The New Year has not always been celebrated on January 1. When did the original celebration...

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Tips for a Family Friendly New Year's Eve Party

Here are some kid-friendly suggestions for a great celebration this year:

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New Year's Eve Dinner Party Tabletop

Polish the silver and bring out your best china to go all out for a New Year's Eve dinner.

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Champagne Peach Sorbet

Recipe adapted from Sophisticated Entertaining by Jeanne Benedict. I used to work for a large catering company who always served sorbet between courses as a palate cleanser.  At one very elegant party, a watermelon sorbet and a tomato soup or sauce, which had to remain frozen until serving, were both on the menu.  Somehow, the two got mixed up.  The guests' expressions were priceless. This refreshing sorbet is made without an ice cream maker as I've found most do not own one.

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Create New Year's Resolutions for Kids

As the clock ticks closer to midnight on New Year's Eve, let the kids wind down by picking resolutions. Have them sit in a circle while you (or the babysitter or another adult) explains what resolutions are and tell some of the most common types. Give each child a chance to say his New Year's resolution, and write down each one for the child to keep. By the time the resolutions are through, hopefully the countdown will begin and you will be ready to ring in the New Year!

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New Year's Eve Cocktail How-To

Help ring in the New Year with one of these cocktails.

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