New Years Eve

“Eat. Dance. Celebrate.”

Ringing in the new year is different for everyone, and that’s part of what makes it so special and personal.

Whether you are throwing a small soiree for friends, watching the ball drop with the kids for a fun slumber party or enjoying an intimate evening of romance or self-care, there are many ways to ring in the new year.

“I love the vibe of New Year’s Eve.
It is full of lights and laughter, fireworks and fun, drum rolls and dancing.”

Colors of New Year's Eve

Gold - The sparkle and shine of metallic gold evokes ideas of new beginnings and fresh starts.

Silver - Signifies clarity, purity, and fresh openness to the future.

Blue - Blue symbolizes peace, calmness, and stability. Decorating in blue expresses wishes for an easy transition into the new year.

White - White reflects hopes to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. It suggests entering the new year with openness rather than preconceptions.

Multicolor - The joyful rainbow of colors expresses optimism about a vibrant and colorful year ahead.

History and Origins

To understand the deeper significance of these symbolic New Year’s Eve colors, it helps to look at the historical origins of some new year traditions.

Ancient Civilizations

Even ancient civilizations like Babylon used colors symbolically during new year festivals. Ancient Babylonians celebrated Akitu, a new year festival for their spring planting season. They decorated with gold and green to reflect new growth and prosperity.

Chinese New Year

Red is the quintessential color of Chinese New Year. Red symbolizes luck, happiness, and prosperity for the Chinese. Red decorations are put up to attract good fortune for the year. Red clothing, lanterns, banners, envelopes, fireworks, and candles are common. Red also represents driving away any lingering bad luck from the previous year.

Jewish New Year

Blue and white are the distinctive colors of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. These holy colors reference divine protection, purity, and forgiveness from sin. Apples and honey are traditionally eaten for a sweet new year.

Planning Guide

New to party planning? Or just looking for more tips? Check out the Planning Guide section for tons of useful tips and tricks.

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Western New Year’s Eve

The classic black-tie New Year’s Eve tradition stems from the lavish, sophisticated balls of the early 20th century. The combination of black and white tie attire expresses timeless elegance and dignity for the occasion.