I have young children and they cannot be awake until midnight

We get quite often the following Question at Brothers Caterers: I have young children and they cannot be awake until midnight. What can I do to celebrate the New Years with them?

Here are some suggestion from Michael Merlino of Brothers Caterers:

Many parents of young children fool their kids into thinking midnight has arrived by setting the clocks forward. You can turn the channel to a television station in another part of the world that is on a different time zone. Most small children do not realize the difference between nine o-clock and midnight. If you feel uncomfortable with the deception then just explain to them that they are not old enough to stay up until midnight. Children under the age of seven will fall asleep before reaching the magic hour. You can let them try to stay up as late as they can and chances are they will have the time of their lives just with that extra bit of freedom from a regularly scheduled bedtime.

I'm getting married on New Years Eve. What are some tips?

I'm getting married on New Years Eve. What are some tips?

Congratulations from Brothers Caterers on your upcoming nuptials. New Years Eve will definitely be one anniversary that is hard to forget. The wedding can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want, Brothers Caterers Wedding Coordinators can help you in all aspects of that happy occasion. You can find plenty of decorations left over from the holiday. Silver tinsel and beautiful garlands go on sale after Christmas and can add a beautiful touch of class to your décor. Just as any wedding you will need to handle most of the preparations for the big day well in advance. But Michael Merlino of Brothers Caterers can perform miracles, just call them.

This is particularly true if you intend to host a reception. Many banquet rooms and dance halls are reserved for New Years Eve parties and celebrations. You will also have to take into account room reservations at hotels for out of town guests. Make sure and book all reservations as early as possible in order to guarantee availability for rooms as well as travel arrangements. You will also need to take into account the weather depending on what area you live.

Are there inexpensive parties and trips for New Years Eve?

Are there inexpensive parties and trips for New Years Eve?

If you cannot afford a trip out of area there are usually many local parties in your neck of the country. Check with our office at Brothers Caterers and ask for Mike “The Boss” he will have some suggestions of reasonable New Years Party Happenings around Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. He will also know about Local country clubs, hotels and resorts often have New Years Eve festivities in the area of Trevose, Feasterville, Lower Southampton, PA. Some airlines and travel agents have last minute deals to popular resorts. It is always better to make arrangements before New Years Eve but if you cannot there is always the possibility of last minute packages that become available due to cancellation. You will have to stay diligent but you can have a great time ringing in the New Year.

adults only New Years Eve party

Over and over again our office gets calls about a adults only New Years Party arrangement. Here are some suggestions if you want to have such an affair in Trevose, Feasterville, Philadelphia, Plumsteadville, Doylestown or New Hope, Pennsylvania. If I want an "adults only" New Years Eve party, is it okay to ask family and friends to not bring their children?

Many adults view New Years Eve as a chance to get away from the kids. If you are having an "adults only" party it is perfectly find to ask that the kids stay at home. You cannot, however, be upset when some parents elect not to attend. Babysitters are at a premium on New Years Eve so some parents may not be able to find suitable childcare. Ask us at brotherscaterers.com about our affiliates that can find you a babysitter for your children. If a friend or family member becomes upset that they are being asked to attend sans children, gently explain your reasons. There might be smoking in the house or you feel uncomfortable with alcoholic beverages being served while children are present. It is your party and you have the right to include or exclude whomever you wish.

What is the history of New Years Eve?

Celebrating the New Year is not a modern tradition. This history begins with the Babylonians hosting festivities that lasted for days to mark the first New Moon after the First day of spring each year. But you have to keep in mind that the calendar in which modern humanity uses has changed over the years through the whims of different rulers. It was not until Julius Caesar developed the Julian calendar that the days became to coincide with modern festivities. Over the centuries festivities have marked the end of the old year with the birth of a new year. Each culture has had different ways of celebrating this rebirth. So how can we at Brothers Caterers help you enjoy your New Years Eve en vogue?

So your next question is: What should I do?

No one but you can make the determination on what sort of plans you should make for New Years Eve. But Chef Hans and “The Boss” Michael Merlino have a few excellent suggestions to make for your New Years Party plans.

There are a few things to keep in mind though when making those plans. The first is that if you live in a state where you actually have seasons, you may be facing the possibility of storms or snow. This can make traveling difficult at best. We could make arrangements for you to stay at a Hotel, Bed and Breakfast or local Resort on the Delaware. The second factor is if you will be staying overnight in a hotel after you have been drinking. You must always designate a driver who abstains from all alcoholic beverages. Law enforcement is extremely intolerant of drinking and driving, as well they should be. We at Brothers Caterers can make Limousine service available, you enjoy yourself and leave the driving to us. This is a time for celebration, not one of sorrow. If you intend to imbibe, make plans to stay the night with us!

New Years Questions and Answers

The Christmas holiday and festivities are over and with it a sense of relief is coming over you. You dashed around and finished all of your shopping on time or are you waiting for the after X-mas sales? The holiday gatherings are almost over and the food has been eaten. You should have an immense sense of relief but there is always that nagging sensation of being let down, I do. Perhaps it is time to take some recreational fun for you and your loved ones. Well check with us at Brothers Caterers we may just have something for YOU.

New Years Eve is one of the biggest party days of the year. Adults around the world celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the New Year. Small, intimate gatherings or large celebrations bring out the party animal in us all and we at Brothers Caterers can accommodate you. There are plenty of places to visit on this special night each year and it can all seem confusing if you attempt to do this at the last minute.

You may be the club sort or simply want to host your own New Years Eve party. In case you want to host your own party at home we can be of assistance and provide the food, beverages and waiting staff. If you need a large place we have two large halls available for your special New Years party the choices are endless and can be anything you want it to be. If you are unsure of what to do on New Years Eve, this Brothers Caterer article is for you. You can get ideas on what to do to ring in the New Year in style.