What Are Some Fun Holiday Party Ideas?
If you love a good holiday party as much as we do, you’re going to enjoy these ideas for planning the perfect event this year! From food and drink recipes, to decorations, outfits, themes, & more, we’ve listed some of the best and we hope it helps! If you’re not sure where to start with planning your event, think of a fun theme and base all of your ideas around it; And, really, who doesn’t love a theme party?!
No matter how you choose to host your event, if you combine some fun activities, yummy food, an most importantly, good friends, you and your guests are sure to have a wonderful time!
*Check Out These Fun Holiday Party Ideas:
*** FOOD ***
— Appetizers —
* Boursin-Stuffed Mushrooms
These fresh mushroom stuffed with rich and creamy Boursin cheese will be gobbled up before you can even blink.
https://www....rooms-recipe/
* Caprese Bites
Not only are these bites fresh and tasty, but they also happen to be Christmas colors.
https://www....bites-recipe/
* Maple Bacon Smokies
(Pictured, above)
Use maple syrup, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper to add some extra flavor to this hot dog and bacon combo.
https://www....okies-recipe/
* Antipasto Squares
Layered with pepperoni, ham, provolone, and mozzarella, every bite of these antipasto squares will satisfy.
https://www....uares-recipe/
* Sausage Balls
Addictive bites of cooked pork sausage, cheddar, and Bisquick.
https://www....balls-recipe/
* French Dip Pinwheels
Pinwheels up.
https://www....l-ups-recipe/
— Desserts —
* Twix Cookie Bars
You are only five ingredients away from a cookie bar that tastes just like your favorite candy!
https://www....-52a0399deaa1
* 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/
* 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/
* Classic Gingerbread Cookies
You can't not bake gingerbread cookies this holiday season. Customize them with whatever cookie cutters you've got on hand and a touch of royal icing, then prepare yourself for a ton of compliments.
https://www....okies-recipe/
* Sugar Cookie Truffles
Enlist your little ones to help mix, roll, and decorate these four-ingredient bites.
https://www....kie-truffles/
*** DRINKS ***
* Peppermintinis (Pictured, above)
Spice up this peppermint martini by lining the glass with little crushed up candy cane bits. Peppermintastic!
https://www....tinis-recipe/
* 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
It's always a white Christmas with these festive margs, made with coconut milk, silver tequila, and lime juice.
https://www....ritas-recipe/
*** GAMES ***
((Kids)):
* Holiday Storytellers
Go around the room and have each kid add a sentence to a Christmas story, then read it out in the end.
* Candy Cane Game
(Pictured, above)
Put a bunch of candy canes in a basket and you can all take turns, trying to hook as many as you can on the hook end of the one that’s dangling from your mouth.
* Find Santa’s Friends
This scavenger hunt is perfect for the Holiday season. Have the kids search for their Christmas gifts instead of just handing them over.
*(And more): https://iceb...s-games-kids/
((For adults and older kids)):
* Ugly Sweater Contest
Have all guests come dressed up in the favorite ugly sweater and let everyone vote for their favorite choices.
* Ornament Guessing Game
Try to guess how many ornaments are on the Christmas tree. Have all guests put their guess in a jar and then give the winner a prize.
* Christmas Charades
Act out different holiday themed keywords with the goal of your teammates guessing right within the allotted time.
* (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
*** 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....rville/events
((As well as see some of the paintings, featured in the photos above, like)):
12/17 ‘Glambi’ (Pictured, above)
https://www..../event/359889
12/20 ’Snowman’s Bliss’
https://www..../event/375906
(Pictured Above)
-- Target has some seriously awesome holiday party supplies: https://www....N-5xt2s?Nao=0
*** OUTFIT IDEAS ***
-- Fancy --
* Empire Waist Dress
The green color and the velvet fabric of this dress make this the most festive dress ever. The mermaid silhouette is super flattering, as is the v-neckline.
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* Metallic Pleated Skirt
A metallic midi skirt can be dressed up with kitten heels and a cashmere sweater or down with sneakers and a t-shirt.
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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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If you’re looking for something even more unique for your holiday party this year, why not consider a painting party at Pinot’s Palette?!
Aside from the fact that it’s fun, creative, and different, it’s also a huge selling point that it’s easier on the hostess than the average party!
We’ll host the event at our studio, provide all of the supplies you need for painting and drinking, and the rest is up to you. Make the guest list, bring in food, select the painting you want to create, and any other thing that you want for your event. It’s much easier on the host of the party for many reasons, and our studio has some wonderful things to offer.
-- Find Out What Makes Pinot’s Palette the Perfect Place For A Holiday Party:
https://www....holidayparty-