Joyful and unusual party is much better that boring and common one, that's why I want to offer you some ideas how to make New Year party bright and interesting…
One of the best methods to make the party unforgettable is to organize different practical jokes.
But you should take some things into account… thus, practical jokes with erotic inclination won't be appropriate in the presence of children, whereas children's ones will be boring for adults.

It will be unexpected and laughable if men would come, wearing costumes of Snow Maiden, while women of Santa Claus'.
Or if all dishes and foods would be placed not on the table, but under X-mas tree. Your guests will be very surprised. Of course then you can replace all your dishes on the table…
Another variant of practical jokes is to confuse your guests by the following: When they come, don't open the door of your apartment for some time. Then go out in pyjamas, with a candle in your hand and say that you changed your mind and