New Year celebrations 2023: As the holiday season is here and New Year is just days away, many travellers are already on their vacation. Tourists are spread throughout India during this time, primarily in the north when snowfall transforms Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh into a winter wonderland. However, many still have no plans and some just like to celebrate New Year's at home.
So here are some awesome ideas to celebrate New Year at home.
1. Invite Friends, and Family at home: Celebrations are incomplete without meeting your friends and family. Simple family gatherings and chatting over dinner also make an ideal New Year plan.
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2. Decorate your home, and organise theme party: Lights and speakers are all you need to give your home a party vibe. Apart from this, you can add more glamour by setting up a theme party like Bollywood, Masquerade, Superhero, Disney Characters, Hollywood, etc.
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3. Potluck: With friends and family over, pressure rises as to what to prepare for lunch or dinner. Potluck is the best solution to simplify menu ideas as just one person won't have to think about the menu. Some can arrange for the alcohol while other can be the one to make good cocktails for guest. Some can also take care of the starter, while some can arrange for the main course and others for desserts. Here are some food ideas you can consider for the house party: Noodles, Pasta, Nachos, Mutton/Chicken Biryani, Chicken or Mutton cutlet, French Fries, Burgers, Chicken Lollipop, Caramel Custard, Milk Pudding etc
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4. Games and Karaoke night: Games like Tambola, Sequence, Poker, Dumb Charades, and Jenga can be played to add a fun element to the party. Apart from gaming, you can also jam with your loved ones and sing along to classic party songs.
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5. Movie marathon: Just Chilling and setting a movie night vibe is also another way to ring in the New Year. Here are some of the movies to watch out for: Home Alone, Baby's Day out, Serendipity, Dear Zindagi, Dil Chahta Hai, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Wake Up Sid, Tamasha, The Holidate, While You Were Sleeping etc. Pro Tip: Rent a projector to get a feel of a home theatre.
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6. Make a reel: In this era of social media, where it is all posting on Instagram, creating a reel with your friends and family will be something to cherish.