{"id":77179,"date":"2014-12-30T11:54:23","date_gmt":"2014-12-30T09:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=77179"},"modified":"2014-12-18T14:14:58","modified_gmt":"2014-12-18T12:14:58","slug":"throw-impressive-new-years-eve-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2014\/12\/30\/throw-impressive-new-years-eve-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How to throw an impressive New Years Eve party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nine tips on throwing a New Years party.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Make sure you have the time to throw the party.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Set aside time to get food, clean and invite people.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>What time does the party start?<\/p>\n<p>Are people staying over?<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Are there children coming?<\/p>\n<p>Make sure all this is planned.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Invite friends and family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact the people who you would like to come and tell them the time and if you want offer some of them to stay over.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure they can get back to you quickly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Buy food and drink for guests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Buy snacks such as crisps and chocolates.<\/p>\n<p>Buy some alcoholic drinks for adults, not too much though, also buy an assortment of cold drink these can cater for adults and children.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Make sure your guests will be entertained.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Turn the TV on, make sure people enjoy their visit.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a Wii or the Kinect for Xbox 360 or other gaming device, this will ensure the children and, of course, the adults will have a form of entertainment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0When you know who is coming, it&#8217;s time to get stuck in.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Place the snacks in bowls and put them in different rooms around the house.<\/p>\n<p>Drinks can be served when somebody wants one.<\/p>\n<p>And if anyone is staying over make sure a bed is made for them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Pump up the volume.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Music should be played in each room or if you have a sound-system can be played throughout the whole house.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0When everyone has arrived, it&#8217;s time to mingle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure everyone is happy.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to people.<\/p>\n<p>Introduce people who may not know each other.<\/p>\n<p>Ask yourself: is everyone satisfied?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0It is time to celebrate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be sure everyone knows what time it is so that none of your guests miss the New Year countdown.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Hangover day.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When everyone has left and the party is over, tidy up and 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