There are countless ways to count down the time in the New Year. You can dress up and go out with friends. You can book a meal at a fancy restaurant or book a room at a favorite hotel. Or, you may want to stay home.

Although a few minutes of browsing social media may make us wish we had planned a trip or grand outing we will try to keep that sense of trust in your decisions. If nothing else, spending the most famous night of the year at home is proof that we’ve learned to get creative and have fun in the comfort of our own homes.

Whether you want to spend time in the kitchen or watch movies all night, the following ideas will remind you that you don’t have to be bored at home. Especially on New Year’s Eve.

  • Organize an elegant dinner

If you still want to wear your brightest dress, if you love to cook and if you believe that a celebration always includes good food, then keep this option. Put a lot of flowers in the space, turn on all the lights and a few more and make the table of your dreams. Three dishes are enough, you can also order in advance at your favorite restaurant or have all your friends share one dish.

  • A spa night with friends

It’s something you can do any other night. But if the idea of ​​self-care tempts you, ask your friends to bring face, eye, lip, neck or hand masks or pedicure masks and enter the New Year feeling your best. Of course, with music and wine and conversation until the morning.

  • Make all your favorite Comfort Foods

The most tempting proposition if you ask me. Make a list of your favorites and get the ingredients. Get in the kitchen together and cook with a bottle of wine and conversation until everything is ready. If you want a little extra nap, everyone can make their loved one’s favorite comfort food and exchange treats. And important: We don’t judge!

  • Indulge in a midday brunch

Since we all love New Year’s brunch, nothing prevents us from enjoying our favorite morning dishes the night before. Let’s go with plenty of carbs—waffles, pancakes, barbecue, pies—and our favorite fruit shakes. Your party will still have alcohol and food while being wonderfully comfortable, relaxed, without too much formality.

  • Marathon with all the best movies of the year

Tonight we have all the time to catch two movies before the clock strikes midnight and two more after. Make a list with your friends of all the best movies of the year and organize the screening in overalls and pajamas or with sequins. You choose.

  • The classic concept of karaoke

Make a 2022 playlist, grab a drink and sing along. You can even have a mini awards ceremony at the end for Best Voice, Best Imitation and so on.