The year 2020, is thankfully is coming to end. It is a year that brought us closer to strangers but also drifted us apart from our loved ones. For us the new normal is all about social distancing, wearing masks, and limiting personal touch. So does that mean your New Year’s Eve should include staying back at home and couching on your sofa, getting bored? Well, not necessarily. Just the way we adapted to the Christmas and other festivities this year, New Year’s Eve can be celebrated the same way.
We agree that the past few months have been too much to deal with but the New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to reset and reboot your system for the coming year. The happiness of biding this year a farewell adds a cherry on the top, isn’t it? So before the clock strikes 12, get ready to celebrate the quarantine New Year’s Eve with your loved and special ones with these unique ideas that are bound to create a festive mood.
Bring in the New Year with dozens of your friends and throw a bash right at your home, but with a small twist. Here’s how you can set up the mood in the pandemic-flavor.
- Get all decked up
Do we need a special occasion to get dressed up? If your typical answer is yes, just get up and pull out the best outfit from your closet. There’s no need to step out rather change the year-old tradition of going out, and take a leisurely walk to your couch, because why not? Plus, some candid selfies at home won’t hurt. Rejoice the time for its uniqueness and make some incredible memories.
- Add in your Flavor
Treat yourself with the same kindness as you would treat your loved person. Make yourself a great festive cocktail and sip into it while reminiscing all your dearest memories you have had this year. Moreover, you can also choose to raise a toast at the midnight and wish for a great New Year ahead.
- Host a family video call
Most of us have survived this year with Zoom call meetings and Google Meet. But now we can use this to spend a great time with your loved ones. Schedule a plan and gather all your special persons virtually, and ring in the New Year together.
- Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Well, isn’t it a staple to watch the ball drop in Times Square? While most of the events got canceled this year for obvious reasons, but Ryan Seacrest shall continue to entertain the audience with various celebrity guests. Grab your favorite popcorn and hit the couch to enjoy the show.
- Treat your Tummy
Food is what keeps everyone bonded and when better than this time of the year to start a new tradition. To keep grooving all night long it is necessary to eat enough snacks and yummy bites through the night. To spice up things a bit, host an appetizer cook-off between your family members where everyone has to share their appetizer.
- A virtual toast with your friends
Guess this is the year when our friends have become our family. So why not raise a toast to each one of them, virtually. Despite all the inconvenient challenges, it is the best time to acknowledge your friends and so schedule a virtual toast with them. Fix a time and get ready in your best outfit to get through this year.
- Movie Night
Maybe a luxurious vacation is your thing, or maybe you prefer sitting back in the comfort of your room. Whatsoever, a movie night is okay. During the quarantine months, we must have spent hours binge-watching. So welcome 2021 by making a list of all your favorite watches and stream it through the night to make a great way to 2021.
- Groove to the beats
Get your speakers out and dazzle your home with all kinds of lights to set up the perfect club mood. Get up and groove to the beats of your favorite track. To make things more interesting, give it a competitive twist by fixing a small fun battle to see who turns in with the highest votes.
- Stuff your charcuterie board
This year we all have mastered the art of making banana bread and sourdoughs. Additionally, charcuterie boards have gained much popularity. So why not try our hands-on stuffing the most exotic cheeses and meats, and nuts to the cheeseboard. Sounds great right? Buy all those fancy stuff you spotted at the grocery store and binge.
- Solo Party
Make the most of your in-house celebration by using confetti poppers or sparklers of your choice. Even if it sounds like a more low-key thing, it’s still a great way. It’s a good way to celebrate with some sparkles drizzling on you.
- A lip-smacking dessert
A dessert a day keeps all your worries away. This is more of a feeling. Make or buy yourself a killer dessert, or maybe a couple of them to satisfy your sweet tooth. We all deserve to have a sweet New Year so why not start it by digging into our favorite brownies?
- List your Resolutions
Even though we fail to abide by most of them, listing out resolutions is not at all a bad idea. Not only it’s thoughtful and gives us a deeper insight to ready all set for the coming year.
- Click a Pic
Everyone loves to click some good Insta-worthy photos. Set up a DIY backdrop and buy some catchy props to go with the theme. Browse through apps like Pinterest and pick a theme. Click photos and yes, you’re good to go!
- A grand Festive Dinner or Brunch
A festive dish will do the trick if all you want for New Year’s Eve is to sit and eat. Instead of stepping out, cook something tempting at your home. For suggestion: a roasted chicken along with some side dishes can never go wrong. Check out some amazing recipes online for reference.
Pick your option, and get going.
Here are some added options for virtual NYE parties and Live Streams:
- Grand Park NYELA
- Save Hospitality Presents: NYE 2021 Big Night In
- 2021 NYE Live Featuring BTS
- Jean-Michael Jarre NYE Virtual Concert
- Snoop Dogg’s 2021 NYE Special
- ATTN: Presents Peace Out 2020
- Justin Bieber Arena Sized New Year’s Livestream
- Bud Light Seltzer Sessions Presents: New Year’s Eve 2021
- Tomorrowland
- Tycho: Sunrise Solo Ascent