Spending New Year's Eve with at home with your family can be a fantastic opportunity to bond, have fun together, and bring in the New Year with your loved ones. With all the possibilities for fun food, drinks, games and activities, spending New Year’s Eve at home can be a real treat. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Planning Food and Drinks For the Night Make a homemade meal. Considering that ordering out on New Year's Eve often costs more (since prices are usually increased for the holiday), this is a good excuse to splurge a little and make a family meal at home. Pick out dinner food that everyone enjoys but you don’t get a chance to have very often, like steak, chili, or lobster. This family meal can turn into a New Year’s Eve tradition. You could also consider making a meal out of appetizers. [1] This could lead to a more casual dinner setup, and the kids will like having the ability to pick and choose different kinds of food. [2] Cheese fondue is another fun dinner idea fo