Don't know how to spend the New Year to make it memorable? Then interesting ideas for holding a holiday will certainly bring something new to an ordinary feast. Consider the features of this unusual holiday that lasts the whole night, as well as options for themed parties for a New Year's corporate party or a celebration at home with friends.
Features of the celebration of the New Year in different countries
New Year is a universal holiday, but in different countries it is celebrated in a special way. Features of celebrating the main holiday of the year can be a great idea to celebrate the old year and welcome the new one.
So, for Italians, the New Year begins on January 6th. Not Santa Claus flies to children in Italy and delivers gifts, but the kind and magical fairy Befana. On the eve of New Year's Eve, Italians get rid of the old by throwing things out of the house. Residents of Johannesburg (South Africa) do the same, while the police block traffic on the streets, as large vehicles often fly from houses.
Don't know which onetheme party to choose for the New Year? You can spend it according to the traditions of different countries, which will be unforgettable and unusual.
In Ecuador, people who want to spend the next year traveling and seeing many places, while the chimes strike 12 times, run around the house with a big bag or travel suitcase in their hands.
The British and Colombians love to entertain children on New Year's Eve, so a carnival procession with fairy tale characters is a mandatory attribute of the holiday.
In Panama, on New Year's Eve, it is customary to knock and shout. Thus, as the locals believe, they call and celebrate the New Year. But in Hungary, the inhabitants whistle, but not on their fingers, but on pipes, horns or whistles. The Japanese stock up on rakes for the holiday to rake in happiness.
There are many countries and unusual traditions - so everyone can choose what he likes best and spend the New Year truly unforgettable.
How to create a holiday atmosphere for the New Year?
In order to create a truly festive atmosphere for the New Year, it is worth stocking up on the required attributes, no matter where and with whom the celebration takes place. The best New Year's Eve party ideas are a mix of fantasy, childish fun and of course lots of decorations both for the room and for the table.
How to create a festive atmosphere on New Year's Eve?
- Interior. The room should be decorated, it can be rain or self-carved Christmas figurines and snowflakes, it all depends on the imagination.
- Menu. According to reviews, some unusual dishes are usually prepared for the New Year, which are not on the daily menu, it is especially good when they are also festively decorated.
- Table setting. It can be candles in the form of Santa Claus or New Year's colorful napkins.
- Celebration program. Contests should be considered in advance.
- Costumes. For the New Year, depending on the venue, they choose something elegant or, on the contrary, masquerade in the form of cute and funny animals, some people even dress their pets in festive clothes.
New Year Party Ideas at Home
A New Year's Eve themed party is a great solution for a real and memorable celebration, but you should prepare in advance for this.
If the meeting of the holiday takes place in some institution, then you don’t have to worry about the program. There are sure to be presenters who will easily dilute a simple feast with fun contests with small presents.
Behind the reviews, many people consider the New Year a family holiday, so they spend it at home. At home, especially when there will be a cheerful and rather big company, you can also arrange a theme party. The theme of the celebration is thought out in advance and all guests are warned about this. Perhaps they will be in fancy dress, or it will be a retro party. According to the theme, music and competitions at the holiday are also thought out in advance. It is better when several persons with good imagination andwith enthusiasm. The rest of the guests should prepare interesting toasts and congratulations in advance to dilute the feast.
Interesting themes for celebrating the New Year:
- Masquerade ball.
- Retro Party
- Hollywood style glamorous party.
- Celebration in the style of a certain fairy tale.
- Jazz Party.
- Japanese or Chinese party with sushi, sake and kimonos.
- Disco Party
Masquerade Ball
Most often, the ideas of a themed New Year's party are embodied in the style of a masquerade ball. This is an amazing time when you can return to childhood or some other historical time for a moment and have fun from the heart.
A mandatory attribute of a masquerade ball is a mask - it can be either a purchased item or made with your own hands. So, you can arrange a masquerade ball in the style of the Middle Ages or the Venice Carnival, or choose a children's fairy tale and dress up in appropriate costumes. In order for the general atmosphere at the holiday to be cheerful, it is worth discussing in advance with each invitee his future costume, stock up on additional masks in case one of the guests suffers from a “short memory”.
Depending on the theme and the number of guests, you can arrange the following contests:
- "The Best Look" is a must-have for every masquerade. To do this, it is important that each guest thinks through his costume in advance, and the best role is chosen by applause.
- "Queen of the evening" - it could bethe most beautiful, funny, mysterious, graceful or sexy young lady at the party.
- "Auction" - it can be some unusual gift (a mask, an exclusive bottle of wine, an unusual candlestick, or just socks with a strange ornament), played among all the guests.
- "Photo shoot" - a photo for memory in a chic way is a must.
Hollywood Party
Many men and women dream of feeling like a world star, and the New Year is a great time to make your dreams come true. Celebrating in the style of Hollywood stars is a great idea for a New Year's themed party.
To do this, each guest must choose in advance the costume of the Hollywood hero that they like the most. For girls, it can be the image of Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford, Greta Garbo, Lara Croft or modern Cinderella. Men can opt for just a nice tailcoat or dress up in the style of Star Wars or horror movie characters. Flight of fancy is unlimited.
Gifts are an obligatory attribute. These can be homemade Oscar figurines made of paper or chocolate, unusual and glamorous items of clothing (tie, bra), jewelry or bijouterie, watches with Hollywood heroes.
80s Retro Party
As people of all ages say, the best New Year's Eve themed party idea is 80s retro style. Especially for those over 40. But also young people choose this unusual and amazing time.for celebration.
Where to start? From invitations, which indicate the theme of the party and the features of the dress code (bright flared pants, multi-colored men's shirts, big glasses, fancy ties, leggings, more multi-colored beads). The music of the 80s will create a festive atmosphere. It must be prepared in advance. If there is color music, which was very popular at that time, it will also come in handy.
Can be found on the Internet and printed posters with the stars of the 80s. This will be the highlight of the decoration. The menu should also be dominated by dishes of that era (a bottle of Soviet champagne, Cahors wine, sprats). Instead of napkins or tablecloths, you can lay a newspaper.
In addition to the style of clothing, women should think about their hairstyle in advance - perm, bouffant, high ponytail.
Celebrating the New Year with children
New Year with children is a special kind of celebration when adults fade into the background a bit. Although why not organize a theme party for the New Year in the style of a children's fairy tale? This is a great opportunity to return to childhood and forget about adult problems.
The emphasis in this celebration is on children's competitions, in which both kids and adults can participate. You can also let the kids lead and be the main ones at the holiday, and adults will only have to obey the whims of their children. At the same time, parents are engaged in decorating and the children's menu together with the children, so that they also feel the atmosphere of the holiday and their responsibility.
You can also arrange a surprise for the kids - someone fromadults should dress up as Santa Claus or a fairy tale character, so that the children do not immediately recognize him, and distribute gifts to the kids. Adults can also be involved in this game, but before receiving a gift, they need to stand on a chair and read a nursery rhyme.
Corporate New Year
Saying off the old year with colleagues in some institution? Then you should not worry about how to organize a theme party for the New Year. Rely completely on specialists who will think over the celebration scenario in advance.
The main thing here is to choose a beautiful outfit and think over in advance a toast or a congratulation for your colleagues. You should also be prepared to participate in competitions. They will definitely be on this holiday. Plus, it's a great way to show off a different side of yourself to your colleagues.
Where to spend the corporate New Year?
- Club (spacious room, loud music, dance floor, interior, design and ready-made festive menu).
- Restaurant (suitable for celebrating the New Year with a small group, it can be a themed place or a separate room in a restaurant, VIP area).
- Country hotel (this can be an establishment with wooden houses and pavilions on the territory, or, conversely, a modern hotel, regardless of the chosen establishment - service, nature, rest and relaxation, positive emotions are guaranteed).
