Most everyone appreciates the opportunity that holidays bring to gather together with friends and family. Co-workers gather for office parties, neighbors get together for backyard grilling on Independence Day, friends and strangers, alike, usher in the new year at New York City's annual New Year's event, while smaller more intimidate groups party and wait for the ball to drop at the stroke of midnight.
Holidays are festive times of laughs and memories in the making.
However, holiday parties are often interrupted by alcohol-related disturbances or even tragedies. Taking a few common sense precautions can help prevent such occurrences. If you have been invited to a party, you should never assume that alcohol is welcomed. If the invitation is not clear, you're not free to come to your own conclusion. Check with the host as a matter of good taste.