Many parents want to celebrate their baby’s first birthday in an original way so that both the baby and the guests will enjoy the holiday. Of course, the approach to preparing and holding such a celebration can be radically different.
Some people simply try to observe the traditions and customs associated with the baby’s anniversary, while others like the ideas of themed parties with original paraphernalia, cool treats and fun entertainment.
For those who have decided to organize a grandiose first birthday of a child, we offer a detailed plan for preparing for the event. It can be adjusted to suit your ideas, but the general principle will help you not to miss any little things that could subsequently upset your parents.
Preface
As you know, our huge country has many beautiful and unique places that are worth visiting for every person. Many of our compatriots love to go abroad to celebrate the New Year, but they don’t even imagine how many beautiful and interesting places can be seen in our country.
How you celebrate the New Year is how you will spend it. This saying contains the deep desire of every person to celebrate his New Year exactly as his heart tells him, and exactly where his dreams beckon. Everyone wants to feel the fullness of the fantastic and magical moment of the New Year. Everyone is trying to somehow plan their festive circumstances so that nothing interferes with the celebration or frightens off the fairy tale.
There are plenty of holiday options. Someone wants to spend a winter holiday in the city, someone, on the contrary, wants to go to a holiday home for the New Year, someone is eager to travel and believes that New Year’s tours will open in the best possible way. Well, a person in his aspirations, passions and fantasies is an amazingly limitless creature, and any proposal for celebrating the New Year, any type of New Year's holiday is in demand. And this article will only show the possibilities, name some popular New Year's events, and highlight their special features that should be taken into account when choosing.
Getting ready for your first birthday: a month before the holiday
There are a little more than 4 weeks left until the “X” day and this is not so much if you make most of the paraphernalia with your own hands.
According to some mothers, even 5 weeks were not enough for them to get everything done.
It’s a good idea to involve assistants in the process or distribute the work among friends.
Why not entrust your younger sister with making garlands and caps from already printed templates, or your older brother with making a three-dimensional number “1” or making a slide show from selected photos.
The next two weeks will be devoted specifically to the preparation of decorations and paraphernalia for competitions.
In order not to forget anything, we will add these points to the plan:
- We select a photo of the baby for a slide show or collage.
- We print out all the prepared templates.
- We begin to make paraphernalia.
- We draw a wall newspaper or congratulatory posters.
- We make awards, diplomas, and medals for participation in competitions.
Of course, you can order or purchase all the jewelry, but you shouldn’t put it off either.
- We order or make invitations for guests with our own hands.
Be sure to indicate the date, time and place of the holiday in the invitation.
You can attach a visa list and dress code requirements to the invitation card.
New Year in St. Petersburg
As you all know, in St. Petersburg the New Year is celebrated in a big way. This city simply turns into a fabulous place, thanks to its beauty and New Year's decorations. Of course, everything is decorated with garlands and evergreen trees, and concerts are held on Palace Square, ending with fireworks.
Walking along Nevsky Prospekt is a delight, lifting the New Year's mood. Garlands, light showers, and dressed-up figures sparkle everywhere. By the evening of December 31, ground traffic ceases. The metro does not operate from 2 to 4 inclusive. Noisy life begins in cafes and restaurants.
You can also visit different places by attending concerts. For adults, it is appropriate to attend excursions that will allow you to touch history. Entrance to the Museum of the History of Money costs only 300 rubles. Here they touch a coin minted from 5 kg of pure gold. The collection is based on the unique collection of Goznak. The Railway Museum can be visited for 400 rubles. Locomotives and carriages in single copies have been preserved here.
The national show museum “Grand Maket Russia” is the largest in the country. The exhibits are presented on a scale of 1:87. A tour of Kanonersky Island (Cat Island) will allow you to see the port, working, shipbuilding, clumsy real Leningrad. A beautiful New Year's sunset on the Gulf of Finland can be observed in the park named after. 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg in the Primorsky district.
The weather is not entirely perfect, as St. Petersburg has high humidity, so the promised 0 degrees will feel colder than it seems.
You can stay in a 3-star hotel, prices start from 1,500 rubles, which is quite a small amount, but in the city center prices start from 2,500 rubles. So choose for yourself what suits your budget.
New Year in Sochi (Krasnaya Polyana)
Probably many have heard about Krasnaya Polyana. Indeed, this is a great place to spend the New Year, but a slightly higher budget is required. In winter, people who are interested in skiing or just amateurs usually come to Sochi. But if you don’t have skills in this environment, then don’t worry, here you can use the services of professional instructors who can teach you how to ski or snowboard. There are also daily discos and various competitions for children.
Sochi Arboretum. This is a unique place that tourists visit both in winter and summer. Rare plants, trees and shrubs are collected here. Now there are more than 1,550 varieties growing in the park. Exotic palm trees coexist with conifers and strong oaks. There is a swimming pool and an aquarium where the inhabitants of the Red Sea live.
Not far from the main city embankment there is a seaport. Tourists and locals love to walk here. The building is especially beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated by colorful lanterns.
Oceanarium in Adler. This is one of the largest buildings in Russia. In the aquarium you can see 210 species of marine life. They are kept in 31 aquariums. For ease of viewing marine fauna, a glass tunnel has been built. There you can see sharks and colorful fish. Separately, the Oceanarium contains inhabitants of fresh tropical waters. You can get to Adler, located 30 km from Sochi, by commuter train, regular bus or minibus. They depart every 20-40 minutes.
You need to choose a place to stay in advance, when prices are low, this is a good way to save money. Prices start from 2000 rubles.
New Year in Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan)
The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan will delight us with its unimaginable beauty, magnificent architecture and many attractions. There are ski resorts nearby, for example, Sviyazhsky Hills, Namusski and others. Also, don’t miss the large Riviera water park, which is open even on holidays.
Lebyazhye base. The base is a great option for a celebration, especially for cross-country skiers. There is a rental point for skis, cheesecakes, etc. on site. The rope park and laser tag are especially popular among entertainment options. You can warm up on a frosty day in a bathhouse or a cozy restaurant on site. Well, for those who prefer privacy on New Year's Day, a kitchen is available for use. Living in wooden houses in the middle of a dense forest, away from the noise and bustle, will bring a lot of positive emotions.
Ski resort Sviyazhsky Hills. The picturesque area, cozy houses, variety of trails, and developed infrastructure make the complex popular at any time, and especially on holidays. There is a chic restaurant here, and guests are offered a wide range of entertainment.
Prices at the resort, as well as the level of service, are European. But if you're okay with it, you'll have an amazing time. This New Year will be remembered for a long time.
Sights of Kazan. When planning to spend time in this amazing city, I recommend not focusing only on entertainment venues. After all, there are still a huge number of attractions that deserve the close attention of tourists. First of all, these are architectural monuments. For example, the Annunciation Cathedral of the 18th century, the Spasskaya Tower, the Kazan Kremlin. By the way, the Kazan Kremlin is considered a unique place, as it is a UNESCO heritage site.
Staying for a New Year's holiday in Kazan costs about 2,000 rubles per night, although you can find it cheaper if you try.
New Year in Petrozavodsk (Republic of Karelia)
Karelia is a wonderful option where you can have an inexpensive holiday for the New Year 2022. This republic is located close to the neighboring state - Finland, and is somewhat reminiscent of this country. You have the opportunity to celebrate the holiday in the city, and rent a house somewhere in the region to celebrate with your family or friends. At other times, it is best to go on excursions to get acquainted with the beautiful northern nature, because it is very beautiful, beautiful and unforgettable.
Since the climate here is bad (as in St. Petersburg), there will be less entertainment here than in other cities or places on our list. If you are a fisherman, then fishing is very developed in Karelia, because this republic is a land of lakes. Which gives almost limitless scope for winter fishing lovers. Ladoga, Onega and many other lakes are at your disposal. For change you have the opportunity to go fishing even on the White Sea! And all this in complete comfort for the whole family - there is a network of tourist centers and hotels on the coasts.
There are also ski resorts here. The young and hot will want to go skiing after the dog sled race. And for this, too, everything is available. The peculiarities of the relief and weather made it possible for a variety of ski resorts to bloom wildly to suit every taste.
Kivach waterfall
However, there will also be lovers of winter beauty. The first thing you can visit is Kivach Waterfall. Kivach Waterfall is beautiful at any time of the year. The only difference is that if in the summer it is powerful and swift, then in the winter it seems to fall asleep, covered with snow and ice. The spectacle of how crystal clear water cuts its way through the snow is difficult to convey, so you can only watch.
Paanajärvi
Paanajärvi National Park. A wonderful example of pristine northern nature. There you can meet all the inhabitants of the winter forest: fluffy hares, red deer, and many birds. The nature here is protected, so excursions are possible either by car or by snowmobile, but always accompanied by an instructor.
Kizhi
Kizhi Island. The legendary islands of Karelia are not closed in winter, but are still available for visiting. We recommend paying special attention to Kizhi Island, which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In winter, tourists are transported to the island either by hovercraft or by helicopter. Probably now many will ask the question: why come here? This island has preserved unique monuments of wooden architecture that attract the attention of tourists from all over the world.
Excellent housing in the city or region can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day.
New Year in Krasnodar (Krasnodar region)
In Krasnodar you are unlikely to see snow on New Year's Day, but you can feel the New Year's atmosphere here already in early December. At this time, near the city hall, or rather, on the square, the tallest Christmas tree in the city is erected, which reaches twenty-five meters. Shop windows, cafes and restaurants, public transport, and central streets are decorated here in the same style.
Towards the end of December and beginning of January, skating rinks and New Year trees will be installed in shopping centers, and garlands and toys will be hung on many trees.
Plus temperatures, as well as the absence of snow and drifts, will not prevent you from celebrating one of the main holidays of the year. Some will now think: why not the main thing? Because for some, the main holiday of the year is their birthday.
Housing prices start from half a thousand rubles, which is quite good for the capital of the warmest region in Russia.
Tomorrow is 1st Birthday
Today is the final touches of preparation.
Therefore, we don’t get distracted by the little things, the things we didn’t have time to do, couldn’t do, or missed.
There is no time left for polishing. We cover only the important remaining stages.
- Cleaning the house.
It is advisable to entrust this stage to your dad or sisters or brothers.
Believe me, they can handle superficial cleaning just fine without female guidance.
Of course, if you haven't planned to decorate your house on the eve of your birthday.
- We take orders.
If you ordered a cake, gingerbread, collage, balloons or other props, it is on this day that you need to pick them up and bring them home or to the restaurant.
- We are preparing treats.
We bake a cake if there is no custom baked goods in the plan, and we also prepare salads without dressing them with sauces, marinate meat, arrange sweets in flowerpots, and prepare soft drinks.
- We check the charging and readiness of the equipment.
Charge your camera, camera, and phones.
It would be nice if there were spare batteries for such equipment.
We check the functionality of DVD, laptop, karaoke. Don't leave it for tomorrow.
And in case of unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions, you can still find a replacement.
- We decorate the room.
It is advisable to leave this stage until after you put the child to bed.
Let such a holiday be a real surprise for him.
New Year in Altai
Winter holidays in Altai are of great interest, and are also growing every year. Experiencing the harsh Siberian winter is an extreme experience! However, frost on the skin will be ensured not only from low temperatures, but also from the indescribable beauty of January landscapes.
The nature of the Altai Mountains seems to freeze in icy crystal and resonates with delight in souls. Here, like nowhere else, you will feel like you are in a real fairy tale.
When planning a holiday in Altai in January, you will stop at one of the tourist bases - in 2022 the choice is quite large. All of them are transformed during the New Year holidays: ice slides are built here, skating rinks are filled, garlands are lit, centuries-old cedar trees are decorated right on the street, and in some places there are even deer with bells riding around.
If you are planning to come here on New Year's, book your tours and rooms in advance - places at camp sites and hotels sell out quickly. True, prices are higher at this time. After January 10, vacationers leave, Altai again plunges into silence and becomes a place of leisurely relaxation. Hotel prices start from one thousand rubles. A small amount for such a vacation spot, don’t you agree?
Tourists usually book tours for the New Year, which locals call Chaga Bayram, or White Holiday. You can celebrate it traditionally (with a Russian steam bath, horseback riding and sleigh rides, games in the snow and a New Year's banquet), as well as in an extreme way (for example, going to the mountains).
The Belokurikha ski resort is also located in Altai. This is a great place to celebrate the New Year with friends. The total length of the slopes at the resort is about 7 kilometers, and all of them are surrounded by beautiful coniferous trees.
New Year in Yekaterinburg
What will one of the largest cities in Russia please us with? Lots of entertainment and opportunities to celebrate the New Year alone or in company. Literally a few days before the onset of the most important holiday, an ice town opens on the 1905 Square. Here you can see various ice sculptures in the form of fairy-tale characters.
Ice guitars and other musical paraphernalia look very unusual. But you especially need to pay attention to the figures of the Ural rockers. Since this definitely doesn’t happen often, not only tourists, but also city residents always take memorable photographs. By the way, it is on this square that a rock and roll disco takes place after midnight. If you like music of this genre, then be sure to come here with a group of friends.
Noisy fun and good mood are guaranteed. In addition, the main Christmas tree of Yekaterinburg is being installed on this square. Thanks to this, many locals go here first.
Also on New Year's Eve there are attractions, round dances, quizzes and much more. Therefore, no one will be bored on the square.
An equally popular place for New Year's festivities is also considered the Central Park of Culture and Culture named after. Mayakovsky. Interesting events, discos and music concerts are also held here. That's why no less people come here. In addition, at midnight you will be treated to incredibly beautiful fireworks displays. After which many people ride on roller coasters, dance in circles and sing well-known songs. But keep in mind that the weather in Yekaterinburg is not particularly favorable for long walks. Be sure to take care of warm clothes and shoes for all family members.
Hotel prices in Yekaterinburg start from half a thousand rubles per night, so your budget shouldn’t suffer much.
Child's first birthday: 2 - 3 days left until 1 year
The most emotionally intense days.
You can already feel the approach of the holiday in the air. The soul is solemn and exciting.
After all, this is the baby’s first holiday and mothers inevitably worry about how the child will react to such an event.
But let’s leave all worries behind and move on according to plan:
- We check the readiness of the details.
If you have prepared a list in advance of what you want to see at the holiday and how you will decorate everything, it will not be difficult to check the readiness of paraphernalia, props, and gifts.
We collect all decorative elements in one place so as not to waste time searching at the last moment.
- We post photo albums, wish books, CDs.
Relatives enjoy looking at photographs of the baby, as well as albums where parents recorded all the stages of the first year.
Therefore, do not deprive your relatives and friends of such pleasure.
Take them out of your closets in advance so you don't have to look for them at the last minute or in front of guests.
- We bring beauty.
Don’t forget about your beloved self and set aside a few hours to visit the hairdresser and get a manicure.
We check all the outfits for the baby, mom and dad.
- We make purchases of products according to the list, preparations.
Think about what meals you can prepare ahead of time.
Perhaps there are treats on the list that require marinating or allow you to make certain preparations.
This will relieve you of stress on the last day.
New Year's tour to Moscow
But, for example, New Year’s tours to Moscow can be made both as self-sufficient excursions, and as intermediate ones, when Moscow is a transit city along the route of the main foreign tour.
For those who still have the “spirit of adventurism”, who are capable of “doing big good stupid things”, there is a great opportunity for spontaneous travel - last minute tours for the New Year. Moreover, these are also quite cheap tours for the New Year, because the cost of such tours is significantly reduced, since operators are pressed for deadlines for selling the tour, and otherwise it will simply “burn out.”
A surprise for vacationers here will be both the departure date and the destination. Isn't this a real New Year's adventure! In this case, however, you need to be able to not only make a quick decision, but also quickly collect your things.
Happy first birthday
And now the holiday has come. After your baby wakes up, congratulate him on his birthday.
You can even give a toy or a bunch of helium balloons as a gift.
But don’t forget that parents are in the final stages of preparing for their 1st birthday.
It is advisable to share responsibilities on this day and invite close friends to help.
- We prepare hot dishes and salads.
We finish preparing treats for guests, dress salads, prepare meat or fish dishes, decorate sandwiches and snacks.
We arrange the dishes in flowerpots, salad bowls, glasses and be sure to decorate with prepared toppers.
- We are finishing the preparation of the room, courtyard, table, candy bar.
This is the work that assistants or ideological inspirers can do.
Moreover, installing a table, benches, and hanging garlands will require male help. But it’s better to do the serving yourself or entrust it to a lady whom you can trust with such an important process.
Everything is ready for the holiday. We dress up the baby and welcome the guests.
Happy birthday!
Have fun from the heart and don’t think about the fact that you didn’t have time to do something and suddenly the invitees don’t like something. But if you think that this is where your responsibilities are completely exhausted, then you are deeply mistaken. After all, not only will parents have to control the entire process, but there is also cleaning ahead.
Celebrate the New Year at the recreation center
You can celebrate the New Year at a recreation center near nature very brightly and warmly, like a family, but much depends on the scale of the base itself, on the natural conditions, and on the number of vacationers. The bases will certainly organize holiday programs and celebrations that will involve the guests. There is entertainment for both adults and children. In general, organizations and tour operators themselves strive to describe tours for the New Year 2022 in as much detail as possible, indicate a list of services and recreational opportunities, but you should not be shy about finding out all the details and nuances.
First birthday: 2 months before the holiday
Yes, yes, exactly 2 months in advance you need to start preparatory activities.
Some leave the items proposed in the plan until the last minute and end up facing insoluble problems that cannot be solved a couple of days before the holiday.
- We determine the date of the holiday.
It is customary to set the date of the holiday on the day the baby was born.
But if it falls on a working day, you can postpone the celebration to the next weekend.
According to popular belief, birthdays are not celebrated in advance.
Therefore, even if the date falls on Monday, you should not postpone the celebration to the Sunday preceding it.
- Make a guest list.
It is advisable to agree with the invitees on the date of the holiday and the possibility of their presence at the celebration.
Perhaps someone is planning a business trip or personal business on the date you have chosen.
Be sure to check how many children will be with adults.
This information will influence the entire further process of preparing for the holiday.
- Decide on the location of the holiday.
If you planned to spend your baby's first holiday at home, start collecting ideas for decorating the room and table.
When the decision has been made in favor of a restaurant, cafe, or children's entertainment center, call the selected organizations and make a reservation for a specific date.
Believe me, if the date falls during the season of weddings, graduations in kindergartens, schools, finding a place in the last days will be problematic.
- Order animators, photo or video shooting.
It is better to agree with the holiday organizers in advance so that there is time to agree on all the nuances.
If you decide to take on such events, find out where you can rent suitable equipment.
