Holiday Party Ideas You and Your Guests Will Love!
However you choose to plan and execute your party, as long as you’re celebrating with loved ones, it’ll be a night to remember!
Check out these ideas:
*** THE FOOD ***
- Sausage Rolls with Worcestershire Sauce
Sausage rolls are a Christmas staple. No one at your dinner will be able to resist these tasty bites
https://www....rshire-sauce/
- Sweet & Spicy Nuts
Your guests will love snacking on this bowl of sweet and spicy nuts while they sip on a few holiday drinks before dinner.
https://www....-nuts-recipe/
- Caprese Bites
Not only are these bites fresh and tasty, but they also happen to be Christmas colors.
https://www....bites-recipe/
- Cheese Ball Bites (shown above)
Loaded with lots of cheese and delicious spices, you won't be able to have just one. For an extra special touch, use a pretzel as a serving stick that you can also eat.
https://www....bites-recipe/
- Pumpkin Hummus
For a seasonal twist on traditional hummus, add in a tin of pumpkin purée. This goes great with cinnamon-sugar chips.
https://www....ummus-recipe/
- Antipasto Squares
Layered with pepperoni, ham, provolone, and mozzarella, every bite of these antipasto squares will satisfy.
https://www....uares-recipe/
*** DESSERTS
- Golden Grahams Toffee
Want a delicious dessert but running low on time? This easy recipe makes 32 servings but only requires 15 min of prep time and 5 simple ingredients.
https://www....-52a0399deaa1
- White Chocolate Truffles
Top these simple-to-make white chocolate truffles with holly sprinkles for the most adorable presentation.
https://www....ffles-recipe/
- Cranberry Tart
Tart, sweet, and zesty, this dessert has so much flavor in just one bite. Top it with a generous amount of whipped cream.
https://www....-tart-recipe/
- Chocolate-Peppermint Puppy Chow
This ultra-easy recipe only requires a few ingredients and zero baking.
https://iowa...t-puppy-chow/
- Cookie Dough Fudge
Because if you love chocolate chip cookies and fudge, you shouldn't have to choose just one.
https://www....fudge-recipe/
*** THE DRINKS ***
- Gingerbread Eggnog
(Shown, above)
Whip up a batch of this rich spiced eggnog and your house will smell heavenly.
https://www....ggnog-recipe/
- Peppermintinis
No dessert necessary when you can have one of these minty double-chocolate beauts.
https://www....tinis-recipe/
- Cranberry Mimosas
Because bottomless mimosas are the ultimate Christmas gift.
https://www....mosas-recipe/
- White Christmas Margarita
Because this is what Bing Crosby meant when he sang, "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas" ... right?
https://www....garita-punch/
*** THE GAMES ***
(For Kids)---
- Penguin Waddle
Place balloons between the legs of each contestant and have them waddle like penguins to the finish line.
- Pin the Nose on Rudolph (shown, above)
Similar to pin the tail on the donkey, each player tries to pin a red nose on a poster of rudolph. The person who is closest, wins.
*How to: https://www....eindeer-nose/
- Marshmallow Munch
Place a jumbo marshmallow on the end of a string and tie it high up, just to the level of a child’s face. Repeat until there’s as many hanging marshmallows as there are players. Then have the kids try to eat the marshmallows with using their hands. First to finish, wins.
- More Games For Kids: https://iceb...s-games-kids/
(For adults and older kids)---
- Guess the Christmas Scent:
Place a Christmas scent (peppermint, Christmas tree, gingerbread) in a bag to hide what it is and have each player try to guess it just based on smell.
- Ugly Sweater Contest:
Have all guests come dressed up in the favorite ugly sweater and let everyone vote for their favorite choices.
- Name that Carol
Play only a few lyrics from a Christmas carol and have everyone try to guess the name of the song. First person to answer wins.
- (More games- adults ONLY for these):https://www.thespruce.com/adult-christmas-party-games-1356271
- ((And More))
From game ideas for small and large parties, to free games, and printable ones, the list continues:
https://www....Party%20Games
*** THE DECORATIONS ***
—— While there’s no shortage of great decorations in the stores, there’s just nothing like displaying your own handmade art! Join us for a painting class where you’ll make some excellent, handmade artwork that you can make and take home to put in your house, just in time for your party! Attend a few classes and you can make multiple pieces; Some to keep, and others to give out as gifts to loved ones this year!
The best thing about our calendar is that it’s pretty versatile; We’ve got something for everyone, no matter the style of decor you like, the colors for your home, or what you party theme is!
You can view all of our artwork on the calendar here:
12/20 ’Starry Northern Lights'
https://www..../event/384042
12/22 ’Snowman’s Wish'
https://www..../event/384040
—— Party City has some excellent decorations! Check them out: https://www....com/christmas
*** THE OUTFITS ***
If you’re not going with an ‘Ugly Sweater’ theme, you’ll want to get cute (and maybe even fancy) for the party!
-- Check out these ideas for some super cute outfits:
https://www....arty-outfits/
-- Shop Ugly Christmas Sweaters: https://www....tmas-sweaters
-- Trending styles and outfit piece include sheer and lace tops, thick leggings or distressed demin, sweaters and long cardigans! Pair them with booties, flats, or tall boots for a polished, yet comfortable look.