Throw A Rockin' New Year's Eve Party
By Dee Schrock, Fri Dec 9th

Traditionally, New Years Eve parties were focused on couplesonly. Fortunately, not anymore! It is also not as exclusivelyformal as in previous decades. It is much more common to includethe whole family and singles in the celebration as well.Alcohol, no alcohol, anything and everything goes these days.

Decorate with black, silver, and gold. Go all out with featherboas and top hats. Don't forget the noisemakers and partypoppers to bring in the New Year.

Here are some fun activity ideas to bring in the New Year:

*Resolutions Roast. Give each guest a turn roast theirresolution for 2006. It is usually related to some sort ofweight loss or self-improvement idea. For example, say "goodbye(name) and hello to a lighter, tighter me!"

*Costume or masquerade party. Don a mask and be a lady or gentof mystery!

*New Years around the world. Have guests bring dishes thatreflect their ethnicities and countries of origin.

*Murder mystery party. Purchase murder mystery scripts or use alocal murder mystery company to host the event.

*Create a time capsule to be opened in five years. Include

someof 2005 items and a questionnaire about what they think it willbe in 2010. Make a video of the party to include in her timecapsule.

*Board games or card game championships

*Take a day cruise on a local body of water.

*Hire a bellydancer or salsa dancer to give lessons and give theguests a little spice for in their lives. Everyone will have agood laugh as they try out their new skills!

*Hold a couple's party and play the Newlywed Game to see who'smost in tune with each other.

*Gambling on a winner? Choose a casino night for an easy to puttogether bachelorette party.

*Is a happy and prosperous year in the cards? Use a fortunetelling theme complete with palm readings and crystal balls.

*Go out dancing at the host's favorite club.

Drop balloons at midnight and toast your friends and family!

About the author:Dee Schrock http://www.fun-theme-party-ideas.com has put together hundreds of theme partytips and fun ideas for easy (and budget conscious!) partyplanning. © Copyright 2005. Feel free to reprint this article onyour site as long as the article is not modified in any way andthe resource information (about the author) is listed as above.