With my kids grown and gone, my wife and I have a very unique buffet early in the evening. Consisting of the following:

• Lobster tails
• Home made chili con queso, extra hot
• Cheese Fondue with fresh French bread
• Special crab meat dip, very rich
• Shrimp cocktail
• Home made cream de mint balls dipped in chocolate
• Diet Coke or ice cold water
• Coffee ice cream

Then, let's just say we welcome the new year in a special way under the lit Christmas tree.

When the kids were young we had a tradition on New Year's Eve they could choose any food or beverage they wanted and, staying up until midnight, could have as much of it as they want with no limitations. Beware though, the teenage years can bankrupt you on this deal.