Party

A Party is a hosted social event for the purposes of socializing.

Context:
- It can (typically) involve Entertainment such as Music, Dancing, or Games.
- It can feature Free Food and Free Beverages.
- It can range from being a Small Party with close friends to a Large Party with many attendees.
- It can range from being a Private Party in a Home to a Public Party in venues like Pubs, Clubs, or Streets.
- It can range from a Informal Party to an being an Formal Party.
- It can commemorate Special Occasions such as Birthdays, Holidays, or significant Life Events.
- It can (often) include Themes or specific activities, like Costume Parties or Themed Dance Parties.
- It can (often) serve as a Networking Opportunity, particularly in professional or community contexts.
- It can involve Decorations to enhance the atmosphere and align with the theme or occasion.
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Example(s):
- a Small Party with close friends:
  - a Dinner Party where guests gather to share a Meal and Conversation.
  - a Housewarming Party to celebrate moving into a new home.
- a Large Party with many attendees:
  - a Block Party organized by neighborhood residents.
  - a Dance Party that features Music and Dancing as primary activities.
- a Private Party in a Home:
  - a Garden Party held outdoors, often in a garden or similar setting.
  - a Holiday Party commemorating events like Christmas or New Year's Eve.
- a Public Party in venues like Pubs, Clubs, or Streets:
  - a High-School Prom, a formal Dance Event typically held at the end of the school year.
  - a Birthday Party celebrating an individual's birth anniversary.
- a Formal Party like a Gala:
  - a Corporate Party organized by a company for employees and stakeholders.
  - a Backyard BBQ Party with neighbors and friends.
  - a Game Night Party featuring board games and snacks.
- a Wedding Party with dinner and dancing:
  - a Wedding Reception that includes a formal or semi-formal dinner followed by dancing to celebrate the union of the couple.
- a Summer BBQ Party combining outdoor grilling with social activities.
- a Family-Friendly Party designed to cater to both children and adults.
- an Adult Party with activities primarily aimed at adults.
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Counter-Example(s):
- a Wedding Ceremony, which is a formal event primarily focused on the marriage vows and rituals rather than casual socializing.
- a Family Dinner, which is an intimate meal shared among family members without the broader social elements of a party.
- a Business Meeting, which is focused on discussing professional matters rather than socializing for recreation.
- a Religious Service, which is a formal gathering focused on worship and spiritual activities rather than social entertainment.
- a Reading Club Event, which focuses on Book Discussions rather than socializing for entertainment.
- a Festival, which is typically larger in scale and may encompass multiple activities over several days.
- a Conference, which is more structured and focused on specific professional or academic topics.
See: Alcohol, Hospitality, Socializing, Conversation, Recreation, Festival, Background Music, Potlatch.

References

2024

(Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/party Retrieved:2024-7-13.
- A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, recreation, or as part of a festival or other commemoration or celebration of a special occasion. A party will often feature food and beverages, and often conversation, music, dancing, or other forms of entertainment.
  Some parties are held in honor of a specific person, day, or event, such as a birthday party, a Super Bowl party, or a St. Patrick's Day party. Parties of this kind are often called celebrations. A party is not necessarily a private occasion. Public parties are sometimes held in restaurants, pubs, beer gardens, nightclubs, or bars, and people attending such parties may be charged an admission fee by the host. Large parties in public streets may celebrate events such as Mardi Gras or the signing of a peace treaty ending a long war.
- NOTES:
  1. Definition and Purpose: The concept page defines a "Party" as a gathering of invited Guests for Socializing, Conversation, Recreation, or Celebration, often featuring Food, beverages, and Entertainment.
  2. Historical and Cultural Context: The page provides historical and cultural context, mentioning the evolution of birthday parties, children's party traditions, and the formality of garden parties in different cultures and times.
  3. Types of Parties: The page categorizes various types of parties, such as balls, Banquets, birthday parties, surprise parties, dinner parties, garden parties, and cocktail parties, among others, each with specific characteristics and customs.
  4. Special Occasions: It highlights how parties are often organized to celebrate special occasions like birthdays, holidays, cultural events, and milestones (e.g., Sweet Sixteen, Quinceañera).
  5. Regional and Religious Variations: The content covers parties associated with specific regions and religions, noting how celebrations like Christmas, Mardi Gras, and Eid are observed in different cultures.
  6. Modern Trends and Specific Examples: Modern trends such as LAN parties, political house parties, quiet parties, and pre-parties are discussed, reflecting contemporary social practices.
  7. Legal and Social Implications: The page touches on legal aspects and social implications, such as the prohibition of certain types of parties in specific countries and the associated penalties, showcasing how societal norms and laws influence party customs.

2016

(Wikipedia, 2016) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/party Retrieved:2016-6-1.
- A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, recreation, or as part of a festival or other commemoration of a special occasion. ...