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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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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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Men’s Birthday Invitation Designs: 15 Ideas for Your Celebration

Men birthday invitation: man happily looking at the blue sparkle on his cake

There’s no doubt that planning a birthday celebration is work. But there’s one part of the process that’s actually fun — choosing the invitations! That’s where this list comes in. Here, you’ll discover some of our favorite men’s birthday party invitation designs to celebrate a special guy in your life. Whether you’re looking for something sporty, silly, vibrant, or cool, get ready to find a birthday party invite that suits him and matches your birthday party theme. 
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12 Unique Class Reunion Ideas for Your Next Get-Together

Class reunion ideas: class reunion invitation cards

Planning a high school reunion is an exciting time — you get to meet up with old classmates and reminisce about the good ol’ times. And with the right class reunion ideas, you can plan and host yet another memorable day for everyone involved.

If you’re looking for inspiration for your next class reunion, keep on reading. In this guide, we’ll share our top class reunion ideas so you can plan the kind of party your former classmates won’t want to miss.
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Candy-Themed Birthday Party Ideas for a Sweet Celebration

Candy themed birthday party: people holding candy lollipops while dancing at a party

If you’ve ever been to a candy-themed birthday party, you know this theme is a rush of sweet accents and colorful treats. From vibrant, multi-colored candy lollipops to tufts of pink cotton candy, it’s a fun way to celebrate no matter how old you are. 

To help you plan a candy-themed birthday party, we’ve put together this list of crafty ideas for party decorations, food, and fun. Plus, we’ve highlighted matching invitations you can send to guests so they can start counting down the days to your special event.
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How Does Secret Santa Work? Your Guide to This Popular Gift Exchange

How does secret Santa work: friends hugging each other

Secret Santa is a popular holiday and Christmas gift-giving game, but you might be wondering, “How does Secret Santa work, exactly?” Well, wonder no more. In this guide, we’re answering that question and sharing all the details you need to plan a fun and fabulous Secret Santa gift exchange this year.
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