New Year's Eve is customarily celebrated with large crowds. There are many alternative ways to celebrate this holiday during a pandemic. Fortunately, you can still have a great holiday without leaving your neighborhood. These ideas will help you have a meaningful New Year's Eve with your family and friends.

Have a Virtual Costume Party
Your friends and family can attend your virtual costume party. To make things more fun, make the costume party a mystery party. It is really fun when you are playing with several people. You can spend the whole evening guessing who is wearing what costume.

Watch a Movie Outside With Your Neighbors
Most of your neighbors are probably celebrating the holiday with their household. Celebrate the holiday with your neighbors in your backyard. This idea is good for people who have a large backyard. This is a good way to socialize with your neighbors. Your neighbors can bring their own chairs. Everyone can sit far apart and wear a mask. You can get some fresh air and share movies. This is not a good option for anyone who has COVID-19. The risk of contracting the illness while you are seated far apart is mild. However, you should not celebrate with anyone who is noticeably sick.

Have a Family Goal for Each Month
Make some family resolutions. You can have a family fitness month. At the end of the month, you can compare your progress. You can continue your fitness journey with your family. Use their progress to motivate you throughout the year. Likewise, you can make this an activity for your virtual party. Request that everyone write their new goals and discuss their plans.

Leave Bags of Treats on Porches in Your Neighborhood
Spread some holiday cheer with sweet treats. Buy a few bags of gourmet candy and inexpensive candy to show your kindness. Put the candy in small paper bags. Leave the candy outside for your neighbors. Your neighbors will love the sweet treats.

Have a Virtual Potluck
Each family can cook their favorite dinner and dessert for the potluck. You can bring your computer to the kitchen. Everyone can talk about their favorite ingredients. You might learn about new spices during your virtual potluck. To make your virtual potluck more interesting, connect an external speaker to your computer. Move the monitor to the dining room table when you are ready to eat your dinner.

Call Your Old Friends
The new year is supposed to be a new beginning for everyone, but you can still call your old friends. Make plans to talk on the phone more often. You will both have things to talk about on New Year's Eve.

You might have unexpected visitors on New Year's Eve. You can socialize outside for a few minutes in your driveway. If your friends are comfortable being outside for an hour, you can invite them to your outdoor movie night.