With all the Christmas craziness, it’s easy to forget that New Year’s is just around the corner. If you want to do some holiday entertaining but don’t want to add another evening cocktail party to everyone’s packed schedules, how about hosting something on New Year’s Day? You could invite a few friends for brunch. But my vote would be for a later afternoon get-together. This allows you to sleep in if you’ve been out celebrating the night before, and you can do a casual, kid-friendly buffet that lets guests drop in and out throughout the afternoon. This wintry make it/buy it menu for 25 is easy to put together and much of the work can be done in advance. I can’t think of a better way to start the year than a cozy, relaxing day with friends and family. And for more New Year’s Day menus, as well as well as hangover cures, recipes for traditional lucky foods, and healthy eating tips to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions, see our complete New Year’s Day package.[...]

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Another Kind of Holiday Party: The New Year’s Day Get-Together