A celebration is a series of general festivities to mark or honor a particular person, thing, or event. When starting a celebration, then you need to identify the things you want to celebrate and choose the best way to attract people's attention and make the day a joyous occasion.
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Part 1 of 3: Choosing Things to Celebrate
Step 1. Choose a reason why you want to celebrate
National holidays and birthdays are the most common reasons for celebrating. However, you can also celebrate when you land a new job, a wedding anniversary or a major life change.
Use a website like daysoftheyear.com to find unusual national celebrations you can join or introduce to your community
Step 2. Choose something that other people can also choose so they can celebrate with you
Celebrations are usually considered public festivities. However, you can celebrate quietly and privately if you wish.
Step 3. Decide who will join
Decide whether you will invite people online, people at work or among friends and family. Decide if the celebration is personal, covering city, province, national or international.
Step 4. Make sure the celebration takes place in accordance with the environment in which the celebration takes place
For example, religious celebrations may not be appropriate in a government office when church and state must be separated. Bachelorette parties may not be appropriate to host in an environment with a large number of children.
Part 2 of 3: Planning a Celebration Event
Step 1. Determine the implementation date
If the celebration is held on a different date every year, then choose a time that suits you and your guests. Choose a time on the weekend if the people invited work on weekdays.
Step 2. Determine the execution time
The celebration can last all day or for a certain period of time. Avoid time conflicts with work schedules by scheduling big celebrations in the evening if they are held on weekdays.
Step 3. Start planning the celebration well
The type of celebration will determine how early you need to start planning, but usually the more people involved in the celebration, the earlier you will have to prepare. For big celebrations such as weddings, family reunions or other big parties, then plan from half to a year before the celebration takes place.
Step 4. Choose a celebration venue
Check with the landlord about the capacity that can be accommodated and properly planned. If you choose to celebrate at home or in the office, then move the furniture out of the way. Celebration venues may or may not cost money.
Step 5. Plan the type of food to be served
People like to celebrate something if it is accompanied by food and drink, except in celebrations where it is forbidden to consume food and drink. If you don't want to serve food alone, then make a "potluck" or potluck, which is when everyone brings something to the celebration.
- Create a specific food theme. For example, if you want to celebrate French Bastille Day, then serve baguettes, brie and other French foods.
- Decide whether you will serve alcohol or not. If you're tired of providing a place for people to drink, then plan to provide a dedicated driver, shuttle, or taxi.
- Always provide non-alcoholic drinks and water at a celebration.
Step 6. Decorate
Choose the best colors to represent the celebration and make or buy things for decoration. Hang certain signs to announce the celebration.
Step 7. Create some eye marks
It can be something as simple as a name tag and a flag or something as big as a meal or a gift. If you're confused about what to make, then create a craft holder so guests can make something for themselves or decorate a sign.
Step 8. Choose music that fits the theme of the celebration
If possible, invite people to sing, dance or read poetry.
Part 3 of 3: Inviting Others to the Celebration
Step 1. Send invitations if there are a large number of invited guests
If you don't want to spend money sending out invitations by mail, then send invitations by email, e-invitations or invitations on Facebook a few months in advance.
Step 2. Send formal invitations by email or letter at least one month before the celebration
Step 3. Ask for an RSVP or confirmation if you have a large number of guests
If you sent the invitation by mail, then include a card for RSVP or confirmation. If you sent the invite via Facebook or email, then include a virtual RSVP option.
Step 4. Ask other people to get involved
People who are excited about the celebration can help you and provide food, drink or souvenirs.
Step 5. Ask others to share and send out invitations if possible
This is especially important at regional or national holidays and charity events. Word of mouth campaigns and people groups can be very effective.
Step 6. Use invitations via Facebook to tell more people about the celebration
If the celebration is going to be an annual celebration, then create a web page or page on Facebook, so that people can engage in forums about the event.
Step 7. Announce via radio, TV or flyer
If the celebration is a public celebration, then you need to make it public and invite people to join.
Tips
- These are the common ways that people celebrate. However, you can choose a more unusual way. Search online for how other people have celebrated similar events for more ideas.
- You can have an unprepared celebration with friends by going out to dinner, drinking, or going outside.
