It seems that everyone is holding out
for the BIG thing. The one party that will end the year with a bang and bring
in 2015 with true style. But does that party really exist? And is it really
worth it anyway?
New Year. Two words guaranteed to
strike fear into the heart of any party person. What are you doing? Is it good
enough? Might there be a better offer?
London is one of the best cities in
the world, and with that comes a plethora of New Year’s night options. Will you party at the biggest clubs, see
in 2015 with thousands of others at the Mayor of London’s Fireworks Display or will you keep it simple and
stay home with friends? There seems to be a disproportionate amount of pressure
loaded onto New Year’s eve, as if
the amount of fun you have on this one night will inform the whole of the rest
of 2015.
In ancient times, New Year’s eve was all about staying at home,
waiting for a stranger to appear at the door bearing coal (to ensure the house
was always warm), bread (to keep the family from starving that year), and
greenery (for a long life). In medieval times, a flat cake was placed on the
horns of a cow. The farmer and workers sang and danced until the cake fell off.
If it fell in front of the cow, it would be a good year. It was all about hope.
Hope for a good year ahead, hope for health and prosperity, hope for friends
and family.
So we say – ignore the hype. The biggest and best party is unlikely to
be either of those things. For us, the best way to welcome 2015 will be with
friends, having a good time in our own way. That might be partying hard all
night long, or it might be dinner and a toast at midnight. Or it might be
sitting watching the fireworks on TV. It’s whatever suits you best. Because if you’re trying to force it, it’s never going to be that good. So
relax this new year, and do it your way.
To give you a helping hand, we’ve come up with our top five
inspirations for New Year’s eve in
London this year - whatever your style:
1. A house party with a difference. The Mansion London put on exclusive themed parties at secret locations. For
New Year, they are hosting the ‘Golden
Mansion’ with DJs, entertainment and psychic readings…
2. The works. And by ‘works’, we mean
fireworks. The Mayor’s fireworks
are always a showstopper and to see them in all of their glory, you need to be
one of the 100,000 with a ticket to the viewing area. This is the first year
the event has been ticketed, so get in quickly.
3. Hogmany… sort of. Channel the Scottish spirit
at this Electronic Ceilidh at Hackney Downs Studios. It’s a combination of Celtic tradition and East London cool.
4. Run away to the Circus. Circus themes are hot, and you can
indulge your inner wild thing at Twisted Circus
5. Parliament Hill. A fun, outdoorsy, off-the-cuff option that
is fun, but don’t go
expecting a big party. It’s mostly
local families and young people with a few drinks and the odd firework, all
gathered to watch over the rest of the city and spot the biggest displays.
Low-key, makeshift, but as fun as you make it.
What do you prefer to do at New Year?
Are you a party person or totally over it? Any other recommendations for seeing
in 2015? Let us know in the comments.
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