10 Holiday Party Theme Ideas For You To Try This Year!
Many of these ideas are easy to plan for and you can find everything from invitations to decor, food ideas, and more through helpful sites like 'Pinterest'. Parties are always more fun when there's a theme so try one of these out this year and save the other ideas for following years!
Enjoy!
****Cookie Exchange.
It’s a classic party theme! Bring over several dozen of your best homemade goodies, and go home with a delicious variety to share with holiday guests and your family
Decorate them (the kids will love this!): Bake a couple of batches of simple sugar cookies in holiday shapes. Let the children decorate their cookies with colored frosting and sprinkles — who doesn’t love frosting and sprinkles?
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***Tacky sweater/outfits
If there is an opposite of the Black Tie Event, this is it! Make sure to offer a prize such as a gift card to either a classy or tacky clothing store for the most ho-ho-horrifically dressed guest.
****The White Elephant.
Each host seems to modify the rules for this classic party game, but it all starts with each guest bringing a tasteless gift. Make sure your rules are clear from the start to all participants.
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***Movie Theme Party.
There are many holiday movies that can create a party theme, from The Polar Express to A Christmas Story. Decorate your house to match and award a prize for best impression. Even better… make it pajama attire!
***Christmas Around the World.
Feature decorations, foods and drinks from different countries. Post fun facts about how other cultures celebrate.
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***A Storybook Christmas.
Invite guests to bring a children’s book to donate to the local library, school or literacy center. For extra fun, have everyone dress as a favorite character!
***Christmas Character Party.
Invite friends to come dressed as their favorite Christmas characters. Anything goes — from the nutcracker or the three wise men to Yukon Cornelius or Scrooge.
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***Black Tie.
Glam up your party by turning it into a black tie affair. Keep your holiday decor simple for this theme party, like a white canvas for your fabulously dressed and colorfully bejeweled guests!
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***A Christmas Auction.
Invite each guest to bring an unwrapped toy to donate, and then auction off the toys to the highest bidder. Donate the money to a charity or a family in need. Genius tip: If you host a Christmas Auction, use SignUpGenius to let guests share what they plan to donate, so that bidding excitement can start even before the party!
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***A Painting and Wine Party!
Whether you're hosting your annual get-together at your home (or a friend's house) OR you're thinking about having your party with us (be sure to book ASAP), the above themes can be used to make an already fun event, even better!!!
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