In order to help you guarantee that your party is remembered for all of the right reasons, please consider the following tips which are valid for any time of the year:
   

	Don't plan physical activities such as swimming, skiing, snowmobiling and skating when you serve alcohol. People are more prone to accidents when they have been drinking.
	Have low-alcohol and alcohol-free cocktails and drinks available too for people who want to cut down on alcohol content.
	Serve snacks. It is better to eat while drinking than to drink on an empty stomach. Try veggies, cheeses and light dips. Besides being great to eat, they don't make your guests thirsty such as salty, sweet or greasy foods.
	Be prepared for overnight guests just in case some of your visitors are in no condition to drive home. It may be an inconvenience, but it is your party.
	Serve drinks yourself instead of having an open bar. Always avoid doubles and keep in mind that guests usually drink more when they serve themselves.
	Plan to deal with guests who drink too much. You know who your guest are, so ask someone to be prepared to help you before the party gets rolling - just in case.
	Find out how guests will be going home from your party. Be prepared to take away car keys. Know your designated drivers. Also, have cash and phone numbers ready for taxis.
	Stop serving alcohol a few hours before the party is over. During that time, bring out more alcohol free drinks like coffee and tea and have more food available.
	Plan ahead so that it is easy to try some of these tips. Keep in mind that if a legal problem does arise, it is easier to defend your actions if you can prove that you did everything you could to protect your guests.
	Finally, don't drink too much yourself. As host, you can stay on top of potential problems much better when you can think clearly and act quickly yourself.