Tips to Plan a Memorable Christmas Party
Planning a Christmas party is no doubt challenging but can be made fun too. Whether you are planning a party for just the family, or intend to invite friends and neighbors, you can make it a joyful activity not just for you but also for everyone else. Do not stress over hosting a grand Christmas party, as there are a number of practical ways to throw a meaningful party and have a lot of fun.
Here are some really cool ideas for out of the ordinary parties that will have your guests talking for days.
Holiday Lights: Christmas is that time of the year when you can light up your home. Though the job of putting them up is tedious, the end result is nothing short of fabulous. Plan a simple before Christmas tea party, and get together with friends to put up the lights. You can prepare a simmering hot pot of chicken stew and serve them with crusty rolls and salads to celebrate a job well done. If you are inviting kids, you can rent out a popcorn machine and cotton candy machine to make the party, more lively and fun.
A Simple Day Out: If you aren’t in the mood of decorating your home this year, you can plan to take your friends and family to a holiday movie followed by a potluck dinner. You can have each guest bring one part of the Christmas supper, like salad, dessert, and casseroles. Invite them about two hours before the screening and have a sumptuous meal together before you set out for the show.
Keep it Simple: Plan a party around easy to make sandwiches, hearty salads, and homemade grills and pizzas. You can focus on a food theme to make the dinner interesting. You can also throw an outdoor party while keeping the menu simple yet interesting. If you are short of tables and chairs, simply rent them for a day.
Share with Others: You may also plan a simple party to benefit the needy. You could invite family and friends over to make small and easy things such as blankets and rag dolls. You could also collect canned food items, used clothes and toys, and distribute them to shelter for homeless kids. The smile on their faces will make your day.
Christmas tree Decorating Party: This is a party idea that can never fail. Simply ask each person who will be attending your party to bring along two ornaments to share. You as the host must also have an ornament to share with each of the guests. Write the date on the back of the ornament so they double as keepsakes. Each guest puts one of their two ornaments on the tree and exchanges the other with the guest sitting by his side. So, every guest goes back home with two new ornaments – one from you and one exchanged. This is a great way to decorate your Xmas tree and also add to your ornament collection.
Christmas is a joyous time. Do not focus on throwing grand parties, instead focus on spending time with your loved ones and sharing the message of love and care.