Christmas may be over, but the holiday season is not complete until we usher in the New Year.  While thousands of people like to gather to watch the ball drop at fancy parties, we have a more homey tradition. For years now, we have gathered with the same friends and their kids for an in-town sleepover party. We alternate who hosts each year and this year the party is at our house. If you have been following this blog, it should not surprise you that the party revolves around fellowship, food and fun drinks. Many years we have opted for pizza or Chinese take out for dinner, and sometimes both!…