Tonight is the biggest night of the year for the majority of people. So will it be gala dinners, open bar parties in large venues or something intimate with friends and family? Or will the recession and pending bills lead people to choose something cheaper?

Jurgen Scicluna, of Qormi
"We will meet in a garage as we are organising a party between friends. We ordered food, drinks and will also have a karaoke session. It is much cheaper and we will be among friends. Plus, I'm working the next day so I have to wake up early and sober."

Clarissa Ellul, of Gudja
"We will be having a private party among friends. We had been going to the same parties for the past years and this year we managed to get together a large group and organise something ourselves."

Matthew Caruana, of Ħamrun
"We haven't decided yet. We might go to eat with some friends and then go to Paceville later."

Rita Vella, of Marsascala
"We are invited to a party at relatives. Staying in with family is much better than anything else, even though we met on Christmas Day. Plus, we are no longer at an age where we can withstand parties with loud music."

Victor Vella, of Ħamrun
"I'm a member of a club in Ħamrun and we are going to organise something between friends and family. We decided to do our own thing because we wanted something intimate and we'll know what we are really eating and drinking."

Andrea Cassar, of Ħamrun
"We won't go to any parties this year. I'm probably going to Paceville and we'll just take it from there."

Pauline Lomax, of Marsascala
"Friends are coming over to our house, something we have done for the past years. We prefer staying in because the roads will be very busy; you can enjoy conversation with your friends and family in a relaxed way. Plus, we can put on our slippers."

Jacqueline Saliba, of Baħrija
"This year we are going to have dinner at a hotel with family and friends. We will spend the night together and start the New Year together."