It’s finally time to bid farewell to probably the longest year of our lives and while celebrations remain small-scale due to the pandemic, we can still have fun with our party choices. Of course, we cannot just pop a bottle and call it a night. To welcome the year 2021, for which we have numerous hopes, it’s important to host the best New Year Eve’s house party ever. So, to start the year right, we’ve got the best tips for throwing a memorable and, most importantly, festive bash from the comfort of your own home.

Pyjama party

As pyjama was mostly the first choice of clothing for people in lockdown all over the world, it clearly represents what we collectively went through in 2020. Choosing to just sit and talk all night while playing games and sipping on your drinks is a perfect house party. After all, who doesn’t like to catch up with their pals and get lost in time?

Potluck party

Potluck party is great as it distributes the hard work and expense within the group equally. This is a ‘bring a dish’ kind of dinner where everyone brings their favourite dishes and booze and end up sharing the feast. Just make sure that you are indulging in a small gathering where everybody is healthy and maintaining social distancing.

Pizza party

Everbody’s favourite, pizzas are the best party food. If there’s pizza, there will be a party. Just order your favourite pizzas or if not, try to make pizzas at home with your family and friends. It’s also interesting to know that during the pandemic, many people have opted for virtual pizza parties where they eat pizzas while having fun through video conferencing. 

Games night party

Playing your favourite indoor games including video games, dice, and cards can be a lot of fun. If you are planning to have a big lawn or backyard for the night, then outdoor games like badminton, cricket or even tug of war are some good options. Plan another more festive game where everyone has to write down their resolutions (and guess who belongs to which resolution) or a prediction for the New Year.

Binge-watch party

Let’s be real, if you are throwing a house party then it clearly means that you want to have “curl up on the couch” kind of gathering. So what’s better than binge-watching your favourite shows with your friends and having fun all night? Since the sun sets much earlier this time of year, embrace the dim lighting and fill the room with soft cosy blankets, twinkle lights, or a fire. Get your favourite show on the television and there you go!