Planning a fun little Christmas with your loved ones? Invite your friends and family to celebrate the holiday season with these festivities christmas party ideasWe’ve rounded up the best ideas for making party preparation as fun as throwing it. Take part in the Holiday Decorations Derby or the Christmas Movie Marathon. Don’t forget your favorite winter drink recipes and fruitcake.
Those with a crafty holiday spirit will love our Crafter Noon Party. From making Christmas wreaths to hosting a fun (and helpful) gift-wrapping party, there are plenty of ideas for the entire season. there is. Relax with friends and make ornaments (get started with our favorite DIY Christmas ornament ideas and tutorials), or kick old school style with gorgeous crafts using salt dough. You can even host a cookie swap party where guests are invited to bring their favorites and share their Christmas cookie recipes.
If your friend isn’t the crafty type we totally understand in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we have ideas for you too. Throw a soiree, go to a classic holiday dinner party, or get a competitive edge with your Christmas gift exchange. Start the night off by serving your guests a delicious Country Living Certified Christmas appetizer.With a slow cooker that keeps things warm and toasty, you can even toss a hot chocolate bar together. When Keep everyone entertained all night long. All your friends need to do is bring their Christmas cheer!
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movie marathon christmas party
Light a fire, curl up with family and friends, and get into the Christmas spirit with your favorite holiday classics. Polar Express, home aloneWhen Miracle on 34th StreetServe fresh popcorn with optional condiments such as parmesan black pepper, cinnamon sugar and bagels for a holiday treat. Don’t forget the toasted marshmallow hot cocoa and theater candy brownies. To make things even more fun, ask guests to mark squares with buttons or popcorn to play Binge Watch Bingo.
Candy Cane Crafting Christmas Party
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Invite your friends over with your favorite savory holiday snacks like sweet and spicy coated nuts like a cookie exchange. Turn on your favorite holiday playlist and send everyone home with a cup of hot her cocoa and cute containers like these hexagonal jars adorned with cinnamon sticks and striped ribbons.
gift wrapping christmas party
Invite your friends over for a wrapping party this year! Set up a table full of wrapping paper, ribbons, stamps and gift tags and hit the town. Afterwards, everyone can decompress with a cup of apple cider and some holiday cookies.
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minimalist christmas party
Take a cue from Scandinavian style and spice up your party with an understated vibe! Here, white branches are nestled neatly in natural twine wraps, and the muted colors of Christmas cookies and eggnog add a touch of vibrant flair. It makes up for the lack of red and green.
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Holly Inspired Christmas Party
Classic holly berries may be one of the season’s most famous signs. In this party idea, almost every part of the table is highlighted, from straws to vintage his plates and even white chocolate his truffles.
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wreath making christmas party
Bring some seasonal decorations together with your friends with an easy wreath-making party! Provide round wreath shapes, a few yards of burlap, ribbons, dried citrus, and more to help them get into the spirit. I can.
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brunch christmas party
No need to wait until Christmas morning. Celebrate your favorite meal of the day with friends. Bake some of your favorite breakfast treats or invite guests to bring their favorite recipes.
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ornament craft party
Crafter noon? Yes, please! Even cross stitch beginners can learn cross stitch quickly. Of course, you don’t have to stick to just cross-stitch designs. There are many possibilities for DIY ornaments.
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Prepare a hot chocolate bar to feed your friends and family! May include toppings such as cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg, chocolate chips, and whipped cream. Brew the cocoa in the slow cooker. It will be warm all afternoon.
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christmas dinner party
What better way to warm up than with a pot of fondue and a circle of smiling friends around it? We love this Christmas party themed idea! Add some cable-knit breadsticks for a special, special winter element.
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Salt Dough Crafting Party
Salt dough is one of the easiest materials to work with, whether you use it to make ornaments or other figurines. Kids and adults alike will have a blast at the party celebrating the fun stuff. Simply add 4 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup salt and 1.5 cups warm water to a mixing bowl. Knead until the dough is stiff and smooth. Roll out the fabric and allow your guests to cut and design the desired shape (if making decorations, use straws to make hanging holes). Then bake at 300°F for about 1 hour until dry. Cool completely. You can also paint the finished product!
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christmas card writing party
Give your guests some ready-made cards to write on or have them create their own at this cute party.Even better, you can hand out postcards that can be sent to the men and women who serve our country abroad, or to first responders at your local fire department. I have a hint When Some thoughts on sweet messages to put in them.
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christmas tree decoration party
Why decorate your tree alone? Invite your friends from near and far and have fun together. Set popcorn, cranberries, and threads for an old-fashioned look, or have guests take turns adding decorations to the branches—you can even ask him to bring one to share. That way, the personal stuff for the party too!
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You drink all seasons. Why not celebrate eggnog with an eggnog-centric party?Serve batches of freshly baked gingerbread cookies, topped with cinnamon and nutmeg, and even do-it-yourself eggnog with a variety of “flavors” create his bar We have lots of creative eggnog recipes to help you get started.
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christmas candy making
Nothing represents Christmas like a batch of toffee, truffles, or fudge. Invite your friends to bring the kids for an afternoon and have them create easy-to-make holiday favorites, from dinners at the zoo to chocolate-filled candy hearts.
The most wonderful time of the year is also the most stressful. Invite the girls to an afternoon of luxury away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday. Get professional services or get inspired to do your own nails, hair and makeup. You can even recreate the amazing So Nailicious manicures.
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White Elephant interactions always lead to an evening full of laughter. At least he invites groups of 6 or more and sets a cap on the cost of each present so no one goes over budget. Need affordable gift ideas? We have just what you need for your favorite Christmas gifts under $50.
Oh, the weather is terrible outside, but the smell in the kitchen So fun! Make your own crowd-pleasing treats, like these incredibly delicious gingerbread bars, and let each guest bring in his favorite Christmas dessert for his delicious December get-together.
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Lace up your skates and get ready to hit the ice! Skaters of all levels go round and round. If you live in a winter wonderland, you can make your own rink or hit the pond or lake, but make sure it’s safe beforehand. If winter is on the warmer side, book a time at the local rink.
It’s the season of giving back. Spread the holiday cheer by donating unwrapped toys to children in need through charities like Toys for Tots. Nothing will fill you up more than helping others have a blissful Christmas.
Let’s go Christmas caroling! Your neighbors will be delighted to hear classic holiday hymns, and you will have so much fun singing with your friends. Sing it loud enough to be heard!
If you can’t hit the slopes this season, bring the warmth of a ski lodge to your home by hosting an après-ski themed party. Let your guests snuggle up in faux fur blankets and decorate with vintage ski embellishments and wood finishes. Don’t forget that fireplace is on fire!
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Reverse Christmas party in July
You may have heard about Christmas parties in July, but now it’s time to bring tropical temperatures to December. Tell your guests to wear their best beach-themed attire (Hawaiian his shirt and flip-flops are required) while sipping pina coladas and eating these adorable cookies.
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gingerbread house decorating contest
Add a nostalgic element to your party by stocking up on supplies to build your gingerbread house and hosting a fun competition to see who can build the sweetest house. (Give the winner an oven mitt!) Keep it simple by stocking up on affordable gingerbread kits that are ready to assemble. And be sure to choose an official jury!
Bring lots of cookies and invite your friends. Hit her holiday tunes, eat some cookies, and send everyone a bag full of goodies. Have cute recipe cards for your guests to share how-tos for their new favorite desserts.
Gather your Pinterest-obsessed friends and spend an afternoon making holiday cards, wreaths, and more. Have each guest bring their favorite handicraft so they can paint from their large collection. Don’t forget to bring snacks and cocktails. Crafting is really appetizing!
Kick off the holiday season with some friendly competition. Create a lineup of classic games with a fun holiday twist like Christmas Bingo. Fun Idea: Crazy Little Projects blogger Amber uses popcorn to cover the board instead of the usual placemarks. If you’re new to bingo, get everyone together to join in on our Christmas movie trivia. The winner will receive a basket full of Christmas DVDs.
Christmas Carol Karaoke Night
Invest in a home karaoke system and fill it with your favorite holiday songs. Before guests take turns speaking at the microphone, have them sign the holiday record as a guestbook. Make a trophy out of a small wooden instrument as a token of appreciation for the brave volunteer singers.
Encourage your guests to dress up in their best for the holidays, turn on the festive music, prepare holiday punch and holiday hors d’oeuvres, and set a pretty photo backdrop for you and your friends to hum in front of. Grab some props and holiday masks and use your DIY skills to make your own or buy printable masks on Etsy.
Gather your friends and their children for a fun sleigh party. After everyone’s running around in the snow, you can warm yourself up with a hot mug of cocoa. Arrange an assortment of cherries, caramel syrup, whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and sprinkles on the garnishing table. Perfect for seasonal toasts!
pancake and pajama party
Put on your favorite holiday onesie, sink your teeth into soft, fluffy pancakes, and party like never before. Invite your family and friends to put on the wackiest Christmas his pajamas and see who can outdo each other. The winner gets a freshly baked pancake with their favorite toppings (okay, no problem, everyone wins at this party!).
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