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New Year’s Eve has earned itself quite the reputation over the years. When you’re considering things to do for New Year’s Eve 2022, you might picture the usual: giant parties, long lines to get into bars, and crowds gathered every way you turn, eager to celebrate the passage of time. But just because New Year’s is known as a major night to hit the town doesn’t mean you have to buy into all the hype. In fact, when weighed against other popular things to do for New Year’s Eve 2022, staying in might be way more fun than going out. There are a ton of festive things you can do at home on New Year’s Eve 2022, from trying new recipes to playing games with friends to watching all your favorite seasonal movies. And when you stay in on Dec. 31, you don’t have to deal with the super-expensive bar tabs, the challenge of keeping track of your friends in a crowd, or the misery of trying to get ahold of an overpriced Uber ride home after the Times Square ball has dropped. Whether you’re celebrating alone, with close family, with roommates or friends, or with your partner, there are plenty of ways to make this countdown to midnight one to remember, and may even start new traditions. Keep reading for more things to do for New Year’s Eve 2022, if you’re celebrating at home this year. — Additional reporting by Kelsey Hurwitz
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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Prepare the Perfect Cocktails

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Enjoy the Snack Boards of Your Dreams

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Dress Up In a Sparkly New Outfit

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Pull Out All the Board Games

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Watch Funny Movies or TV Shows

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Use Teleparty to Watch Something Funny with Faraway Friends

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Have a Dance Party

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Clean House

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Play Video Games

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Host a Murder Mystery Party

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Journal About the Past Year

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Write New Year’s Resolutions For 2023

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Donate to a Good Cause

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Bake and Decorate a Cake

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Make a TikTok

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Have a Sleepover in the Living Room

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Watch the NYC Ball Drop

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Share New Year’s Eve Kiss or Kiss Emoji

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Pop Bottle of Bubbly at Midnight

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Create a Scrapbook

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Read Through Your Journals From the Past Year

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Take a Relaxing Bath

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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Keep the Party Going . . . Then Wake Up and Enjoy a Quiet Brunch

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