A New Years Eve Roundabout

Looking for a fun idea to had some activity to a#1 bottle is chosen and thus taken away from
New Years Eve Party? It is fun, and getsthem they go back to the table and choose
everyone interacting and laughing while waiting toanother bottle. Then it is on to Guest #3 and he
ring in the New Year.can choose from the table or what bottle Guest
The guest list is completed, the buffet is planned,#1 or #2 has. After the bottle has been passed
the decorations are in place and the only thing lefttwo times it is dead and can no longer be chosen.
to do is to figure an activity while waiting for theWhen all the guests have participated Guest #1
clock to strike midnight. Yes, folks will be mingling(and only Guest #1) gets to choose from all the
and chatting and there will be music playing in thebottles that are still alive (meaning those bottles
background but still the party needs a little morethat have not been exchanged for than twice).
activity to bring the guests to life.By the end of the evening a variety of wines and
How about having a New Years Eve roundaboutother sparkling beverages have all been seen and
bubbly gift exchange. Here is how it goes. Eachdiscussed and maybe even enjoyed by the
guest is asked to bring a wrapped bottle of theirguests. One may even learn the difference
favorite wine or sparkling beverage to the partybetween a Merlot, a Cabernet, Zinfandel, and a
and the bottles are placed on a table for all toPort.
see. Numbers are tossed into a New Years PartyThis is one way not only to get your guests
hat and the hat is passed to each participant toinvolved in the party but also a way to learn
draw a number. You may also want to place aabout wines and other beverages that people
maximum dollar amount of the purchase so thatenjoy. There is usually one item that becomes
the bottles are all worth roughly the samethe "hot" item of the evening and the one that
amount.everyone wants. There may also be one person
The guest with Number 1 gets to pick from allwhose bottle is consistently being taken away
the bottles on the table. After making their choicewhich bring out the laughter and merriment of all.
they open the package so all can see what kindAdding a festive activity to any party always
of bubbly or wine. Then guest Number 2 getsmakes an evening more fun and one that will
either to choose a bottle from the table or theyhave your guests praising your hosting skills.
can choose the bottle from Guest #1. If Guest