Christmas Party Ideas

Quick Party Ideas

- Plan a party theme. Instead of a generic affair, organize the decorations, invitations, entertainment, and food around one main idea. How about a Victorian Christmas, or Charlie Brown Christmas? A space-age Christmas with drinks served in lab beakers and chocolate truffles created into "food capsules."

- Dress the part. As part of your party theme, encourage guests to come dressed up. Host a 1920's theme and welcome flappers and gangsters. Maybe guests could dress like characters in the Nutcracker ballet. You could also invite guests to come dressed in Red and Green, or fFor a unique spin, invite guests to dress as Santa and Mrs. Clause. For extra giggles, require guests to dress up as an elf.

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- Require guests bring something. Host a buffet or potluck meal; or encourage everyone to contribute a few treats or beverages. Those who can't (or don't want to) cook can lend a centerpiece or other decorative item.

- Make your guests DO something. Stage ice-breaking games or singalongs. Plan to go caroling about the neighborhood. Invite people who can play guitar or piano, or who would be willing to read a passage from "A Christmas Carol."

- Think when you drink. Make sure to plan ahead of time if you or your guests will need designated drivers. Be safe this holiday season and do all that you can to prevent any liability on your behalf.