In 2012 we saw wild rumpuses and mad tea parties based on the birthday kid's favorite character. Whether it was a young magician, shape-shifting colorful blobs, a welcoming kitty, a pixelated hero or a regal elephant, these characters served as inspiration for some of the sweetest and freshest parties of the last year.

• Best Kids Parties: Babar
• Best Kids Parties: Where The Wild Things Are Rumpus
• Best Kids Parties: Angry Birds
• Best Kids Parties: Harry Potter
• Best Kids Parties: Godzilla
• Best Kids Parties: Super Mario Bros.
• Best Kids Parties: "Alice" Tea Party
• Best Kids Parties: Hello Kitty Picnic
• Best Kids Parties: Lalaloopsy
• Best Kids Parties: Barbapapa

Welcome to Apartment Therapy's Best of 2012 roundup! From December 19 through January 1 we are rounding up our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

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