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Sat Jan 23 16:40:31 2010

A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, and recreation. A party will typically feature food and beverages, and often music and dancing as well.

Some parties are held in honor of a specific person, day, or event (e.g., a birthday party, a Super Bowl party, or a St. Patrick’s Day party). Parties of this kind are often called celebrations.

A party is not necessarily a private occasion. Public parties are sometimes held in pubs and bars, and people attending such parties may be charged an admission fee by the host.

In Western cultures, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, birthday parties are often accompanied by colorful decorations, such as balloons and streamers. A birthday cake is often served with candles that are to be blown out after a “birthday wish” has been made. The birthday boy/girl gets the first piece of cake. While the birthday cake is being brought to the table, the song Happy Birthday to You is sung by the guests. Event management agencies and professional party services are being utilized increasingly to organize birthday parties.

Themed birthday parties are growing increasingly popular as licensed plates, streamers, napkins and piñatas are being distributed with characters from kids' games, books, television shows, movies and even websites.

A child’s birthday party may be held at his/her home or in a public place. Soft drinks are often served alongside water and both sweet and savory foods. In many cultures, a birthday cake is served. Birthday parties for children often feature entertainment, party games and goody bags. Adults’ birthday parties in Western countries are often held in restaurants, bars or nightclubs. In some cultures, guests are expected to bring birthday gifts.

There are a wide range of gifts given at birthday parties. For kids, toys like barbies, action figures, and stuffed animals are popular. For teens and adults, in addition to more personalized gifts, gift cards to his/her favorite store are also popular. Some people opt to have gifts given to others in donation, instead of accepting gifts for themselves. For children, popular benefiting charities are animal shelters and rescue houses. For adults, political or social causes may be chosen more often.

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Sat Jan 9 08:59:28 2010

What are good birthday party themes for a 14th birthday for a boy girl party in march?
Q. My 14th birthday party is in March and i need a good theme for it. This party will be for boys and girls. And i need something to get them having fun. Thanks soo much stephany
Asked by Stefanee - Sun Nov 2 19:07:20 2008 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Movie party theme for hall or at home. Have a movie themed party. They sell decoration kit and lots of decorations for this at oriental trading. com. If at home watch a cool movie, have popcorn and all kids of candy and junk food. Make or buy pizza and have sundaes. Have a sleep over with the girls if you want. Have a dance in a hall with this theme. Have everhyone wear a movie star costume. Favors: black gold metallic beads from oriental, directors clapboard photo keychain from oriental, sunglasses from oriental or windy city novelities (make sure to buy adult ones). Neon glow in the dark This is a cool theme! invites: For the invites oriental trading has neon badges. They are neon nylon necklaces that have a clear plastic case. You… [cont.]
Answered by PETA - Tue Nov 4 09:33:33 2008

What exactly do you do at an engagement party?
Q. Hi, Me and my fiancee want to have an engagement party this summer ( we wanted it to be a pool party too ) But what exactly do you do at them? Is it just a party for us to officially announce our engagement and wedding date? Is there anything special that goes on? I have never been to an engagement party but I have heard of people having them.. Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks in advance!
Asked by 2010 Bride :) - Thu Apr 16 11:29:23 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Who's invited: Immediate familes of bride and groom Close relatives Close friends of families. Close friends of bride & groom It's a get together so the families and friends can start getting acquainted before the wedding maddness starts. The bride's dad usually "announces" the engagement and wedding date, even though everyone there already knows. Refreshments Cocktail party snacks with drinks Everyone invited to the engagement party should be on the list for the wedding.
Answered by Vashti - Thu Apr 16 11:36:33 2009

Where can I have a surprise party for my 14 year old sister?
Q. I want to have a surprise party for my sister with about 15 to 20 of her friends. Is there a good restaurant or fun place to have a party for an 8th grader (Chicagoland area)? It can't be outrageously expensive, but I am wiling to spend money. Any good party ideas in general are welcome too. Thanks!
Asked by Bella Good - Mon Aug 13 22:33:01 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Get the back room at a pizza place! If they have a vido system, show a really fun movie. Yummy and cool! Have them do everything - just be sure to make it a grown up pizza place, not the kiddie deal. She's past THAT. Happy b-day to yer sis.
Answered by soxrcat - Mon Aug 20 00:56:35 2007

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