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New Year's Day

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The countdown is on. Whether getting ready to celebrate with family & friends or getting ready to have a night to yourself, there is something special in the air on New Year's Eve.  Even if you aren't a resolution type of person, you are still surrounded by reflections of the year through pop culture, news and social media. It really does give you an opportunity to reflect, be grateful or move forward.  

Party time or personal chill time, we wish you all the best for the new year ahead.

Traditional Ways of Celebrating & What Inspires Us:

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THEME

  • Sparkles and fireworks

  • Chill

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​BEAUTY & FASHION

  • Black, sequins, sparkles, fur or pajama party, depending on your plans, themed accessories (hats, necklaces, glasses)

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​DÉCOR

  • What do you have in storage?

  • Do you need anything new to compliment your theme?

  • If hosting, create a space to take photos

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ENTERTAINMENT

  • Watch something new, a find a movie with New Year scenes, live fireworks from around the world, the famous ball drop or a hockey game

  • Pop on your favourite party playlist

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FLOWERS

  • White

  • Lilies - symbolizing purity and renewal

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FOOD & DRINK

  • Whether hosting or spending the night alone, you can't go wrong with an arrangement of appetizers

  • A classic NY beverage is champagne (or non-alcoholic alternatives like ginerale and sparkling juice)

  • This is a good night to finish off any leftover Christmas baking

  • A dish of Hershey's Kisses

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FUN

  • Host NYE party

  • Fireworks, sparklers, noisemakers

  • Outdoor fun: hike, snowshoe, bonfire, skating, tobogganing

  • Indoor fun: board or card games, movie night

  • Attend a local event or fireworks display

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GIFTS & GREETINGS

  • Host gifts: flowers or a small plant, their favourite beverage, baking or favourite treats, candle

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PARTY TIME

  • Attending?

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Host gift (see gifts & greetings)

    • Pack your own beverage

    • Potluck? Prepare and pack your contribution

    • Take photos

  • Hosting?

    • Guest list & invites

    • Clean house

    • Yard maintenance

    • Theme décor

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Prepare menu

    • Entertainment (music, games…)

    • Display previous years’ photos and take more to add

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PHOTOS

  • Take photos of yourself and those you are celebrating with

  • Look back on previous years with an organized slideshow or photo album

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QUOTES

  • "Happy New Year!"

  • "Kiss the person you hope to keep kissing."

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TRADITIONS

  • Midnight kiss

  • Fireworks

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KIDS & CLASSROOM FUN

  • Vision boards, winter art, make your own calendar for the new year

  • Sparkling snow volcanoes

  • Talk about what it means to make a resolution and how to hold themselves accountable

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WORKPLACE

  • Set a goal or resolution as a group, hold each other accountable - keep it fun and simple

  • Whoever has reached the goal or lived up to the resolution wins a little prize at the end of the year

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