Your 2019 Holiday Party Guide
If you’re the host of the annual family and friends holiday party, or perhaps in charge of the office Christmas party, we’ve got some ideas to share with you! From delicious food and drink recipes, to games, outfits, & more, these ideas will help you to plan your event, and are sure to leave your guests happy!
Check the out!
—— FOOD ——
** Appetizers **
- Tangy Cranberry Meatballs
Use your extra cranberry sauce to make these delicious tangy meatballs. You don't even have to tell anyone that the meatballs themselves are store-bought.
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- 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/
- Cheese Ball Bites
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/
Roasted Olives with Lemon, Garlic and Herbs
Serve with toothpicks for a tasty bite at your next holiday dinner.
** Desserts **
- 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/
- Peanut Butter Cookie Cup
A peanut butter cup is stuffed into each of these fun cookie cups, so we'll take 10, please.
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- White Chocolate Truffles (Pictured)
Top these simple-to-make white chocolate truffles with holly sprinkles for the most adorable presentation.
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- Pecan Slab Pie
Who doesn't love pecan pie? This easy-to-make slab pie will be a crowd-pleaser on your Christmas dessert table.
https://www....can-slab-pie/
- Chocolate-Peppermint Puppy Chow
This ultra-easy recipe only requires a few ingredients and zero baking.
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- Christmas Fudge
More chocolate, less sugar. That's the motto of this decadent holiday fudge, which works just as well at a holiday party as it does in a gift box.
https://www....fudge-recipe/
—— Drinks ——
- Slow-Cooker Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate
It doesn't get any more festive than hot chocolate and peppermint. Combine the two and add crème de menthe or vodka for this comforting drink.
https://www....cipe-ghk1213/
- Christmas Cosmopolitan
Turn the classic Cosmo into a holiday treat with a little pomegranate juice.
https://www....cipe-ghk1213/
- Boozy Butterbeer Punch
Happy Christmas, Harry! Try this Harry Potter-inspired Christmas drink that'll transport you to holiday festivities in the grand hall at Hogwarts.
https://www....punch-recipe/
- White Christmas Margaritas (Pictured)
It's always a white Christmas with these festive margs, made with coconut milk, silver tequila, and lime juice.
https://www....ritas-recipe/
—— Games ——
** Small Group Games **
- Secret Santa
Have each person assigned to buy or make a gift for someone else in the group, but don’t give away the secret! Then, at the party, reveal the gifts.
- Saran Wrap Christmas Ball Game
(Pictured)
Wrap a series of small prizes within a giant ball of saran wrap. Have each person try to roll doubles with dice. If they do, it’s their turn to try and unwrap the saran ball and get the prizes inside until the next person rolls doubles.
- Christmas Minute To Win It Games
There are many different options for these short but exciting games. They include a gingerbread eating contest, a Wreath relay, and a Snowball contest.
** For Large Groups **
- Christmas Relay
Have teams race across a space with a stack of Christmas presents that gets larger with each lap.
- Santa Limbo
This non traditional limbo game features a pillow under the shirt of each contestant to make it even harder and more festive.
- White Elephant
This is a gift exchange with a twist. Have everyone take a number from a hat that determines the gift opening and stealing order. The person who opens first will be the last one to steal. A gift can only be stolen three times before it’s locked in place.
** Free Christmas Games **
- Blindfold Christmas Drawing
Blindfold each person and have them try to draw Christmas imagery such as a Christmas tree, stocking, presents, and more. The winner can either have the most realistic drawing, or the most creative representation.
- Cliffhanger
Using all the holiday Cards you already received, place them on one end of a flat table. Try to blow them to the edge without them falling off. The team with the most cards on the edge wins.
- Pair O’ Carolers
Have each player pick a carol out of a hat, with two of each song in the hat. Then have everyone hum their song and try to find their match. When they do, they then have to sing the song aloud together for the rest of the party. If they finish the song, they get a prize.
**And More **
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- For Kids: https://www....%20For%20Kids
- For Families: https://www....or%20Families
- Work Party: https://www....%20For%20Work
—- 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:
https://www....rcreek/events
((As well as see some of the paintings, featured in the photos above, like)):
12/18 ’Snowman’s Wish’
(Pictured Above)
https://www..../event/377905
12/22 ‘Wishful Snowfall’
(Pictured, above)
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** Oriental Trading is a great spot to order decor and other party supplies: https://www....5+1240-1.fltr
—— OUTFITS ——
** Fancy **
- Rhinestone Midi Dress
Nothing says elegance like a bodycon, maxi length dress. Wear it with a lug sole boot to make it edgy or a chic slide for a bit of sophistication.
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- Cocktail Dress
If it's cold, pair this look with your favorite tights and heels. If you're going somewhere warmer, style it just like it comes!
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- Solid Cape High Jumpsuit
Add the right kind of holiday drama with a little cape. And this one is a steal at only $27.99.
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- One Shoulder Jumpsuit
Go bold with a puff sleeve, one shoulder jumpsuit. The cropped pant is perfect for showing off a fabulous pair of shoes.
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** For a more casual (yet, put together) look, you can go with anything that’s trending in the stores like oversized, chunky sweaters and long cardigans, sheer or lace button-up tops, thick leggings, distressed denim, and more!
- Check out these Winter 2019/2020 fashion trends and get outfit ideas for every event this season, including your holiday bash!
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—— THEMES ——
* Ugly Sweater
Ever-growing in popularity, this themed is so much fun AND funny! *No site does it better than ’Tipsy Elves’:
https://www....tmas-sweaters
* Cookie Exchange
Everyone brings their favorite cookie recipe and you all bake together (for smaller crowds) -OR- have everyone bring a box of undecorated cookie to decorate together (for larger crowds). Exchange recipes and of course, cookies with everyone at the party so you leave with some of each!
* Christmas Characters
Have everyone come dressed like a favorite character from a beloved holiday movie, show or book.
* Decade Theme
With the upcoming change of decades, you could certainly take on a 1920’s theme for the year! Any decade you choose will be a ton of fun and you’ll love seeing everyone’s take on that time period!
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If you love parties but don’t enjoy the stress that goes along with hosting them, keep Pinot’s Palette in mind for your event this year! We’re still taking reservations for private parties, so check out some more info on these special events, and see if it’s the right choice for you!
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