New Year's-Themed Movies

There is  always a lot of pressure on New Year's Eve - decisions what to do, where to go and what to wear may cause a lot of problems.  It is said that the way you spend New Year's Eve is how you will spend the entire year.

While it can be fun and nice to go out with  friends  and hit some great party,  it can also be a horrible experience -  huge amounts of people make us spend hours waiting to get into a club or bar, drunk people make us nervous and after some time we really desire to come back home.

 There is  a great alternative to celebrating New Year's: staying in and watching a New Year's Eve-themed movies !

Some of the greatest American movies to watch during New Year's Eve:

1.  WHEN HARRY MET SALLY - One of the most iconic romantic comedies made in the USA. It is very hilarious and features one of the best New Year's Eve scenes of all time.

2. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER - Another classic romance. It shows how romantic and tragic, a New Year's Eve kiss can be.

3. NEW YEAR'S EVE - Funny and entertaining stories connected with New Year's Eve confusion. This is a perfect movie to enjoy with group of friends or during girl's pyjama party.

4. BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY - Although the whole action is not strictly connected with New Year's Eve, there is a lot of Christmassy mood , what makes it a perfect choice for this special night.

5. IN SEARCH OF MIDNIGHT KISS - The action takes place on 31st of December. Two lost souls find themselves on the dating site to survive New Year's Eve together

TASK: Find out and write down some traditions connected with celebrating New Year's Eve in United States. 

Perfect New Year's Eve Outfit

Here we are. We are wondering for hours what would the perfect outfit be.
We examine magazines, then shops, the Internet.

Honestly, I don't know what you should put on. I don't specialise in fashion, surely.
However, what you should NOT do is listed here.

Phoebe, this time you're not help.

1. If you want to feel comfortable, adjust to the character of the party. Don't stand out. 

Unless you're strong enough like Phoebe. 

2. Lingerie. Apparently JLo found herself somewhere on the beach, forgetting a bra, you should not. Don't forget about well-suited lingerie. 

3. Be your outfit non-ambiguous. I am not sure if it's pyjamas but surely it is not Hilton's stature-friendly.

Btw: as I was typing, bumped into this: http://thetab.com/us/2016/12/21/absolute-worst-new-years-eve-stories-57076
enjoy :)

4. If you're a dancer, give high-heels up. You will have been dead by midnight.
Unless you dance, you go girl!

5. I'm begging you now. Don't watch TV shows before NYE. This one was emitted in Poland, it is a cultural threat indeed. Please, don't exaggerate with your make-up. I know, it is one of the craziest nights, but try not to look like one of those poor models. 

To sum up: As I already have mentioned in previous post (see: hot or not) you are beautiful just the way you are right now. You want to look fancy, fine, but not ridiculous! Avoid those situations above. 

Task: Going to NYE party, wear something you will not regret, put a classy make-up on, make sure the lingerie is fine, consider the shoes. 

New Year's Eve in "Big Apple"

As the new year approaches, New York City gets ready for its annual New Year's Eve in Times Square celebration. The famous ball drop atop One Times Square has been a tradition dating back to 1906. Each year, over one million people descend upon Times Square to party and experience this free and memorable event!

While NYE in Times Square may be the most famous New York event and celebration, the Big Apple plays host to hundreds of the best New Year's Eve parties each year. With many of the NYC bars and New York City nightclubs throwing their own New Year's party, NYC tourists in town for NYE have a huge selection of NYC events to choose from.

What to do on New Year's Eve in New York?

You would be surprise in how many ways you can celebrate New Year's Eve in one city, here are only 7 of them.

The Ball Drop at Times Square

So you went to the ball drop. We can’t really blame you—it’s New York's (and arguably the world’s) most iconic New Year’s Eve celebration. The ball drops from the top of One Times Square and is best seen from the north, up Broadway between 43rd and 50th, and on Seventh Avenue between 43rd and 59th. Arrive early (really, really early), dress warmly (do not be ashamed to wear multiple pairs of mittens), and bring plenty of snacks and water. Keep in mind that there’s no alcohol allowed in any New York City public space and—perhaps more importantly—there will no public, portable restrooms in Times Square either.

New York Harbor Fireworks

Fireworks are launched from multiple places once the clock strikes midnight—even at Times Square, but it’s so bright and loud there already you probably won't notice. The most picturesque of these presentations is certainly the show over New York Harbor, which are set off from Liberty Island. They can be viewed from downtown Manhattan’s Battery Park, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, or by boat in the harbor. Several companies offer cruise packages for the evening with food and drinks, though they can be pricey. If you’re on a budget, hop aboard the cheapest cruise in town: the free Staten Island ferry.

Grand Army Plaza Fireworks

Though Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza doesn’t have the water-bound drama of the Statue of Liberty, it’s pound for pound the most charming fireworks display in New York City. Set against the backdrop of the triumphal Beaux-Arts Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, Prospect Park, and the bronze gateway of the Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch, it’s also the celebration that’s the most neighborhood-oriented. Hosted by the Brooklyn borough president and the Prospect Park Alliance, the party starts up at 11pm with live music and free hot chocolate. Fireworks go off at midnight.

Central Park Fireworks

The Central Park fireworks display is visible from just about everywhere in the park, or from any location where a good portion of the park is visible. Though it’s not exactly picnic weather come December 31, there are plenty of well-lit, lively, and pretty places in the park to settle in for the show. Unlike Times Square, Central Park food and drink vendors will still be serving hot warm snacks and sips to visitors. The fireworks are set off from the Naumburg Bandshell around 70th Street, just south of the Bethesda Fountain.

Time’s Up New Year’s Eve Ride

The environmental organization Time’s Up organizes a free ride (bikes and skates welcome) from Washington Square Park to Central Park’s Belvedere Castle. Bikers and skaters leave from Washington Square at 10 PM. Alternate start points depart from the Brooklyn entrance of the Williamsburg Bridge at 9:45 PM and Madison Square Park at 10:20 PM. If wheels really aren't your thing, you can always just show up to the Belvedere Castle at a quarter to midnight. Participants and spectators are encouraged to dress appropriately, and to bring along food and drink. Expect a wild, albeit chilly, open air dance party at the end. You'll even get to enjoy those epic Central Park fireworks exploding overhead.

Phish at Madison Square Garden

Phish’s marathon New Year’s Eve concerts at Madison Square Garden are the stuff of legend. They’ve appeared at the iconic venue on December 31 at least nine times since 1995, and are likely to return most years—if not all. Regularly stretching their performances across several hours and, in 2015, three sets and an encore, you can count on having a full night. It's the perfect way to ring in the New Year if that’s your kind of an idea.

The Poetry Project’s Marathon Reading

Admittedly, this event takes place on January 1. But what better way to cure your hangover than with poetry? The Poetry Project’s New Year’s Day Poetry Marathon, first established in 1974 by poet Anne Waldman, has hosted luminaries like Eileen Myles, Patti Smith, Philip Class, Yoko Ono, Kathy Aker, Amiri Baraka, and Allen Ginsberg. Tickets are $25, but the program lasts all day—from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Stay as long or as little as you like: either way, you’re bound to hear something of interest.
TASK:
Answear in 10-15 sentcences: What is your favourite way of spending New Year's Eve? What kind of an entertainment in NYC would you choose?