| 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 gets | | | | them they go back to the table and choose |
| everyone interacting and laughing while waiting to | | | | another 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 left | | | | two times it is dead and can no longer be chosen. |
| to do is to figure an activity while waiting for the | | | | When 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 the | | | | bottles that are still alive (meaning those bottles |
| background but still the party needs a little more | | | | that 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 roundabout | | | | other sparkling beverages have all been seen and |
| bubbly gift exchange. Here is how it goes. Each | | | | discussed and maybe even enjoyed by the |
| guest is asked to bring a wrapped bottle of their | | | | guests. One may even learn the difference |
| favorite wine or sparkling beverage to the party | | | | between a Merlot, a Cabernet, Zinfandel, and a |
| and the bottles are placed on a table for all to | | | | Port. |
| see. Numbers are tossed into a New Years Party | | | | This is one way not only to get your guests |
| hat and the hat is passed to each participant to | | | | involved in the party but also a way to learn |
| draw a number. You may also want to place a | | | | about wines and other beverages that people |
| maximum dollar amount of the purchase so that | | | | enjoy. There is usually one item that becomes |
| the bottles are all worth roughly the same | | | | the "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 all | | | | whose bottle is consistently being taken away |
| the bottles on the table. After making their choice | | | | which bring out the laughter and merriment of all. |
| they open the package so all can see what kind | | | | Adding a festive activity to any party always |
| of bubbly or wine. Then guest Number 2 gets | | | | makes an evening more fun and one that will |
| either to choose a bottle from the table or they | | | | have your guests praising your hosting skills. |
| can choose the bottle from Guest #1. If Guest | | | | |