We're counting down the minutes to New Year's Eve. Never have we been so ready to say goodbye to 2020, and hello to the new year. While we ring in 2021 at home, make sure you have all the essentials nearby to properly toast to the new year.
This year, The Times Square Ball will still drop, and fireworks celebrations will still go on. It will certainly look different, as we gaze on through our TV screens, and nevertheless, we will have a good time saying goodbye to 2020.
Plus, there are some amazing moments to celebrating at home. No crowds, no surging Uber-prices or over-priced meals, and no freezing in your finest dress. You can break out the champagne in your coziest pajamas, or find a reason to dig out your sparkliest dress, whatever makes you happy. Even better, you can play your music at your preferred volume, and do what you want to do, be it dancing around your living room or breaking out the party games.
This year's celebration at home is surely sounding better and better. We've rounded up all the necessities, from entertaining essentials to celebrate the new year with your family, decor for ambiance and even a few activity ideas to make it a night to remember.
Stunning glassware to toast to 2021
A cheese board, for obvious reasons
A snazzy bar tools set for crafted cocktails in the lead up to midnight
A special backdrop for photos
Capture the festivities
Cozy up on the sofa with a shimmery throw blanket
Try out some mood lighting
Gather round a party-game
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