Kim Cook
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on the last day of the year? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.
It’s easy to bring the festive feeling of a nighttime soiree into the daylight hours at home.
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First, keep your circle small, per coronavirus health guidelines. “The safest way to celebrate the new year is to celebrate at home with the people who live with you or virtually with friends and family,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health advises.
One way to combine a glittery New Year’s Eve vibe with a daytime feel is by holding a British-style high tea party, suggests Maria Lucia, a designer and stylist with the online service Decorist. Ask everyone, including those online, to wear fun hats, tiaras or crowns, and consider getting personalized face masks.