Every party needs an uplift, and when things get boring (or when the party climax is nearing), many party hosts take out a delightful and eye-pleasing décor to catch the audience’s attention: confetti!

Confetti are numerous small, bright and colorful pieces of plastic or paper thrown in the air during parties and other celebrations. Who hasn’t experienced being rained down with confetti at a party? Not only does this add color to the event, but it also delights the audience, making them feel the fun party atmosphere better.

They may be small, but they actually play a great role in parties. Confetti is tied to almost any celebration today. Birthday and holiday parties often include these colorful things. During high school proms, the dance floor is flooded with confetti. At the end of a wedding, just before the bride and groom leave for the honeymoon, the guests throw these at the newlyweds, as a way of saying “Congratulations!”

If you’re not afraid of a little mess, make sure you have confetti ready for your party. Let the colors rain down on your guest when they least expect it! Just keep it away from the banquet, though. Nobody wants confetti all over their cake!