There is so much pressure for New Year’s Eve to be the night that surpasses all others! It’s almost as though we try to make up for the Friday nights that we missed going out on – by making this night, in particular, count! But come mid-December most people realize that they’re just going to end up at that one party everyone keeps raving about – year after year. How about getting some close friends together and trying these new year celebration ideas instead?!
1. Throw a slumber party with your school besties!!
Get your closest friends over in their PJs and stay up all night!
2. Rent an Airbnb with your #Squad
Get just a little bit out of town that weekend and party somewhere new!
3. Catch the last sunset of the year
It’ll be worth it…and very Instagram-worthy too!
4. Organize a silent disco
Something super different and super exciting – new year, new ways to celebrate, right?!
5. Go Braving!!
This is breakfast + raving! Skip the night’s festivities and wake up early this New Year for this.
6. Book a New Year’s dinner package
Boozy dinners with big groups of friends do actually end up being a lot of fun – a classic but great idea!
7. Have a New Year’s *Day* Party
Okay, so most people will have work the next day – but what better way to start the year than spending the whole day doing things you love with the people you love?
8. Spend it with your SO – alone!
Why not use the night to lock in some alone time with your better half?! Make that kiss at midnight extra special, without people bumping into you at a crowded party!
9. Celebrate with the parents
Come on, admit it – it would be nice to bring it in with them – and make a resolution to do certain things with them this new year, while you’re at it!
10. Meal and a movie
Guys, it’s the company that counts! Why not use the night to just switch off and unwind? Dinner and a movie never sounded better, right?! And if you wanna go big, the do back to back movies!
11. Throw a ‘dish party’
Get everyone to cook one thing and bring it to your terrace or yard! That way dinner is sorted and you have plenty of time to be the hostess with the mostest! (Bonus points if you can manage to arrange a barbeque!)
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