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18 Fun (and Surprising) New Year’s Traditions From Around the World

New Year's traditions: friends throwing confetti up in the air

There’s no single way to celebrate the arrival of a new year. With so many cultures, places, and customs across the world, it’s no surprise that there are countless New Year’s traditions — including some you may not have heard of before.

Read on to discover some of our favorite New Year’s traditions worldwide, from Spain and Scotland to Brazil, Japan, and beyond. It’s time to ring in a very happy New Year!
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15 New Year’s Invitations and Cards That Are Worth Toasting

New years invitations: people having a toast while holding some sparklers

It’s true what they say: The days are long, but the years are short. It seems that just when you start signing the right date on cards and checks, suddenly another year comes and goes! To celebrate the past year — and what the coming year has in store — get ready to send out New Year’s cards and New Year’s invitations for festive parties.

Whether you’re throwing a New Year’s Eve party or just couldn’t get your annual holiday card out on time and want to send New Year’s cards instead, you’ll need stunning stationery. And with beautiful, champagne-popping ecards that take just a few minutes to customize, you’ll have them out before the ball drops.
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12 Hanukkah Cards to Share Your Holiday Wishes

Hanukkah cards, small gifts, and food on a table

Sending Hanukkah cards can be a wonderful way to share the joy of the season with loved ones and honor this special Jewish holiday. If you plan to send Hanukkah cards this year, we have all the details you need to craft a special message along with 12 of our favorite card designs.
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70s Theme Party Outfits: 10 Ideas for Psychedelic and Funky Attire

Couple wearing 70s theme party outfits

Whether you’re hosting a 70s theme party or have been invited to a disco celebration, dressing up can make the event more fun. But what do you wear to stand out from the crowd? Get the skinny on funky threads and groovy 70s theme party outfits.

You’ll also discover some of our favorite 70s theme party invites if you’re planning the party. That way, you can get your guests stoked for your event with invite designs that match the theme. It’s time to kick things off for a far-out event! 
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How to Respond to an RSVP in 8 Easy Steps

How to respond to a RSVP: woman happily using her laptop at home

Whether you’ve received an invitation to a wedding, baby shower, birthday party, or other event, knowing how to respond to an RSVP doesn’t come naturally to everyone — especially if you don’t often receive formal invitations. 

In this guide, we’ll explain the details of RSVP etiquette and take you through the process of properly (and promptly) replying to an RSVP request.
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Yee-Haw! Fun Western Invitations and Wording Ideas

Western invitations: 3 invitation cards, a hat, and a horseshoe

Whether it’s a kid’s birthday, baby shower, housewarming, adult birthday party, or other celebration, a Western theme makes for a darn-tootin’ good time! It’s a chance to get everyone together dressed in cowboy hats, boots, and glittering spurs. 

But before indulging in the festivities, you must invite your guests. Luckily, you’ll find plenty of Western invitations here to match your Western party theme, plus Western-inspired wording ideas to include in your invite. So giddy up, partner — it’s time to make it happen!
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Double the Fun: Joint Birthday Party Invitations

Joint birthday party invitations: invitation card and some beach toys

What’s better than celebrating a birthday? Celebrating two at once! Whether you’re planning a joint birthday party for kids or your own b-day fiesta with a bestie, it’s sure to be twice as fun. 

Get the lowdown on hosting a joint birthday party with top party planning tips, plus discover joint birthday party invitations you can customize now and send in minutes.
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Toast the (Still) Happy Couple with These 12 Anniversary Invitations

2 anniversary invitations

All these years later, your love is still going strong. Sometimes, you’re not quite sure how you do it, but with a little patience, a pinch of tough love, and years’ worth of compromise, you fall deeper in love every year. And now, here you are, ready to send out your wedding anniversary invitations to celebrate another year of marriage.

Whether celebrating one year of marriage or 60, you want your friends and loved ones by your side. Some of them have been with you since the beginning — popping bottles at your bachelorette party, tearing up at your bridal shower, and holding your bouquet at the altar. But now, your family and group of friends have expanded, and you want all these new faces to gather with you at your anniversary party, too.

Because that’s what a marriage is, isn’t it? There comes a point when it’s no longer just about the two of you. Your lives have merged into one, bringing all your friends, family, children, and loved ones into it.

And these anniversary card invites ensure they’re right there with you, toasting to your “we still do” and your lives together. We’ve recommended invitations for different milestones, but each of these anniversary invites can be customized to match your stage of marriage.
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Winter Onederland Party: Glittering Ways to Celebrate a One-Year-Old

Winter onederland party invitation

Your precious baby is turning one! It seems like yesterday that you were planning a baby shower and getting ready for your bundle of joy’s arrival. Now it’s time to start planning a first birthday party. 

Whether your child is a wintertime baby or you’re simply a fan of seasonal celebrations, you can’t go wrong with a winter onederland party. A fun twist on a winter “wonderland” theme, this birthday party idea is packed with enchanting elements ranging from snowflakes and snow-flocked pine trees to polar bears, penguins, and Arctic foxes.

Here, we’ll share our favorite winter onederland party ideas that span whimsical decorations, festive foods, and wintry invitations to create the ultimate first birthday bash.
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11 Winter Wonderland Baby Shower Ideas and Invitations

Winter wonderland baby shower table setting

Whether snow is falling outside or you dream of wintry landscapes in the middle of summer, hosting a winter-themed baby shower is a wonderful way to celebrate a little snowflake on the way. Here, you’ll find winter wonderland baby shower ideas for food, decor, activities, and invitations to create a fabulous celebration that welcomes the new arrival.
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