The checklist for your New Year's Eve party at home
19.12.2017
Translation: machine translated
The same discussion every year: where do I celebrate the (un)most important holiday of the year? Our recommendation: at home.
You cheekily announced that you would be spending 31 December wrapped up on your sofa. With tea and a schmaltzy romantic film. You'll be in bed by 00:02 at the latest. And then they came, the WhatsApp requests:
"Hey, what are you doing on New Year's Eve?"
"Böh, nothing to do. Stay at home."
"Chum now, everyone go to the shop! Chum au!"
"I don't know... Yes eh, who doesn't"
"Cool, I'll get our tickets then. You can just pay the 150 euros next time."
"..."
Yep, every year again. You keep putting off planning. Until one day it's 29 December and you decide to celebrate New Year's Eve after all. In a pinch, you decide to go somewhere: the ticket is far too expensive, the free cuppa is too warm and the party is nowhere near as good as it was advertised.
But if you're really brave, you can throw your own party and invite all the lost souls who can't spare 150 bucks for a fancy-pants club. I'm not saying it will be cheaper - but definitely more fun.
The checklist
If we're being honest, all it takes for a good party is a bit of music, enough to drink (water and stuff) and, most importantly, great guests. Sometimes a few glasses and a minimum of decorations are also quite nice. We've put together a little checklist for you.
- Prepare enough drinking glasses and champagne glasses. Wenn ihr zahlreich seid, kann auch Einweggeschirr von Vorteil sein.
- Something you can pour into your flûtes - for example, sparkling water.
- About the drink: Have you got enough ice cubes ready in the freezer?
- A little background music is always good.
- Capture the best moments with your mobile or an instant camera.
- Everyone has table bombs. And we've long known what's inside those poopy things. How about a much funnier alternative?
- You can also invest a little in the decoration. But you don't have to. Otherwise, you can also recycle your strings of lights from Christmas. Nobody will notice.
- Of course, you'll need some "ground" in your stomach if you want to party all night long. So make sure you plan a simple midnight snack, such as savoury biscuits, sweets, frozen pizza or pasta.
- Last but not least: "Better be safe, than sorry". Think of those who want to go home.
Tell us in the comments what should not be missing from your shopping list or checklist!
Léonie de Montmollin
Portfolio Development Manager
leonie.de.montmollin@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I’m not busy putting together home décor themes or planning marketing activities for Galaxus, I enjoy decorating my home with things I love and starting DIY projects I finish all too rarely. The inspiration I get comes from blogs, magazines and travels. My favourite home living styles: Nautical, Scandinavian and Nordic.