How to Celebrate
Choose the reason you want to celebrate., Choose something that others will likely want to celebrate with you., Decide who your audience will be., Ensure the celebration is appropriate for the environment in which you want to promote it., Pick a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose the reason you want to celebrate.
National holidays and birthdays are the most common causes for celebration.
However, a new job, a marriage an anniversary or a big life change are also great options.
Use a website like daysoftheyear.com to find unconventional National celebrations that you can join or introduce into your community. -
Step 2: Choose something that others will likely want to celebrate with you.
Celebrations are generally considered public, although you can celebrate quietly and personally if you desire. , Decide if your pool of other celebrants is online, in the workplace or amongst friends and family.
Decide if it will be personal, citywide, statewide, national or international. , For example, a religious holiday may not be appropriate in a government office where church and state should be separated.
A bachelorette party may not be appropriate in an environment where there are a lot of children. , If the celebration isn’t on the same date every year, pick any date that is convenient for you and your celebrants.
Choose a weekend date if the people you want to invite usually work during the week. , It can be all-day or during a set time period.
Avoid conflicting work schedules by scheduling a large event in the evening if it is held on a weekday. , The occasion will dictate how early you need to start, but, generally, the more people who are involved, the sooner you should start.
For large occasions like weddings, family reunions or big parties, start six months to a year ahead of time. , Ask the hosts what capacity they can hold and plan accordingly.
If you choose to celebrate at home or in the office, set some furniture aside to make way for mingling.
A venue may or may not require payment. , Unless the celebration precludes food in some way, people love to celebrate with food and drink.
If you don’t want to provide all the food yourself, consider making it “potluck,” where everyone brings something.
Consider having a food theme.
For example, if you want to celebrate French Bastille Day, serve baguettes, Brie and other French food.
Decide if you will serve alcohol.
If you are weary of providing an environment where people can drink, make plans to have designated drivers, a shuttle or cabs.
Always include non-alcoholic options and water at a celebration. , Decide the best colors to convey the occasion and make or buy decorations.
Hang signs that announce the celebration. , They can be as simple as name tags and flags or as elaborate as food and gifts.
If you aren’t sure what to make, set up a craft station where guests can make something for themselves, or decorate a sign. , If possible, ask people to sing, dance or recite poetry. , If you don’t want to go to the expense of sending it in the mail, send an email, evite or Facebook invitation months in advance. ,, If you send an invitation by mail, include a return card for RSVPs.
If you send the invitation by Facebook or email, include a virtual RSVP option. , People who are passionate about the celebration may want to help and provide food, drink or favors. , This is especially important with regional or national holidays and charity awareness events.
Grassroots, word of mouth campaigning can be very effective. , If this will be an annual celebration, consider making a website or starting a Facebook page, so that people can be part of a forum about the event. , If this is a truly public event, you will want to get out amongst the public and invite people to join. -
Step 3: Decide who your audience will be.
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Step 4: Ensure the celebration is appropriate for the environment in which you want to promote it.
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Step 5: Pick a date.
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Step 6: Choose a time.
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Step 7: Start planning well in advance.
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Step 8: Pick a venue.
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Step 9: Plan what food you will serve.
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Step 10: Decorate.
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Step 11: Create some favors.
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Step 12: Pick music that follows the theme.
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Step 13: Send a “Save the Date” if there is a large guest list.
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Step 14: Send an official invitation via email or mail at least a month in advance.
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Step 15: Request RSVPs if you have a large guest list.
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Step 16: Ask others to get involved.
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Step 17: Encourage others to share and send your invitation on if it is something that others can join.
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Step 18: Use a Facebook invitation to get the word out to more people.
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Step 19: Get the word out via radio
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Step 20: TV or by putting up flyers.
Detailed Guide
National holidays and birthdays are the most common causes for celebration.
However, a new job, a marriage an anniversary or a big life change are also great options.
Use a website like daysoftheyear.com to find unconventional National celebrations that you can join or introduce into your community.
Celebrations are generally considered public, although you can celebrate quietly and personally if you desire. , Decide if your pool of other celebrants is online, in the workplace or amongst friends and family.
Decide if it will be personal, citywide, statewide, national or international. , For example, a religious holiday may not be appropriate in a government office where church and state should be separated.
A bachelorette party may not be appropriate in an environment where there are a lot of children. , If the celebration isn’t on the same date every year, pick any date that is convenient for you and your celebrants.
Choose a weekend date if the people you want to invite usually work during the week. , It can be all-day or during a set time period.
Avoid conflicting work schedules by scheduling a large event in the evening if it is held on a weekday. , The occasion will dictate how early you need to start, but, generally, the more people who are involved, the sooner you should start.
For large occasions like weddings, family reunions or big parties, start six months to a year ahead of time. , Ask the hosts what capacity they can hold and plan accordingly.
If you choose to celebrate at home or in the office, set some furniture aside to make way for mingling.
A venue may or may not require payment. , Unless the celebration precludes food in some way, people love to celebrate with food and drink.
If you don’t want to provide all the food yourself, consider making it “potluck,” where everyone brings something.
Consider having a food theme.
For example, if you want to celebrate French Bastille Day, serve baguettes, Brie and other French food.
Decide if you will serve alcohol.
If you are weary of providing an environment where people can drink, make plans to have designated drivers, a shuttle or cabs.
Always include non-alcoholic options and water at a celebration. , Decide the best colors to convey the occasion and make or buy decorations.
Hang signs that announce the celebration. , They can be as simple as name tags and flags or as elaborate as food and gifts.
If you aren’t sure what to make, set up a craft station where guests can make something for themselves, or decorate a sign. , If possible, ask people to sing, dance or recite poetry. , If you don’t want to go to the expense of sending it in the mail, send an email, evite or Facebook invitation months in advance. ,, If you send an invitation by mail, include a return card for RSVPs.
If you send the invitation by Facebook or email, include a virtual RSVP option. , People who are passionate about the celebration may want to help and provide food, drink or favors. , This is especially important with regional or national holidays and charity awareness events.
Grassroots, word of mouth campaigning can be very effective. , If this will be an annual celebration, consider making a website or starting a Facebook page, so that people can be part of a forum about the event. , If this is a truly public event, you will want to get out amongst the public and invite people to join.
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