Just one of the many recipes presented for New Year's food fun with your kids.

1 gallon(s) apple cider
4  (each 3 inches long) cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) whole allspice
1 teaspoon(s) whole cloves
1  navel orange, sliced
1  lemon, sliced
1 cup(s) rum, or to taste (optional)
 Cinnamon sticks, for garnish (optional)

In 6-quart saucepot, heat cider with cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, orange slices, and lemon slices to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 45 minutes.
Add rum(OPTIONAL); heat through. Do not boil. Pour cider through sieve into heat-safe punch bowl. Discard spices and fruit slices. Serve hot cider in warm cups accompanied by cinnamon-stick stirrers if you like.