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Thinking WAY ahead, but unique Christmas parties?
We have some new neighbors and couple friends that I'd love to host a Christmas get-together with. We've already done cookouts with these folks, and they were lots of fun. I was trying to think of some fun Christmas events to host. I've done the tacky sweater thing before, but not with these people. Any ideas?
Re: Thinking WAY ahead, but unique Christmas parties?
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If you have enough people, you could always do a white elephant exchange!
Hi! I'm with you, I LOVE Christmas and am already dreaming of Thanksgiving. The only thoughts I have to share re: Christmas parties are these. and please everyone take this with a grain of salt...
1. Not a fan of cookie swaps or sweater parties. (forgive me).
2. I think gift exchanges are fun - but would rather bring a wrapped toy for charity. You may already be organizing this at your church - I think you are a pastor's wife?
3. Traditional menus are nice... but if you are looking for something different perhaps a Fiesta? Ever since Tarheels did hers - I've wanted to throw one. Perhaps with Sangria or a Cranberry Margarita? Lots of bright colors and red and green.
4. I also really like cuisines or menus that are International in flavor and music too. Sometimes by December, everyone gets a little tired of turkey and cranberries and traditional Christmas Carols. Make yours fun with some different music. We attended one with light rock/disco music and it was awesome! (Holiday themed).
5. Can your throw a January party? I like entertaining in January. (My kids' pre-school does a "Souper Bowl of Caring" where they collect canned food donations the week before the Super Bowl. Could also do a Caribbean or Beach themed event then - which would be really refreshing. I think you would also get a really good turn-out because everyone is sort of "blah" after the holidays. You could also do this on the 12th night or "Little Christmas" - January 6th if it has to tie in with the religious calendar.
HTH and let us know what you end up doing please. I esp. like pic's too.
Hi! Lurker here, but I thought I'd chime in...
Every year I have a Christmas Soir?e with a different theme; my favorite was a Gourmet Hot Chocolate Bar. I served white, milk and dark hot chocolate with about 15 different add-ins like toffee chips, caramel, Andes mints, peppermint sticks, mini marshmallows, flavored syrups, Bailey's, an assortment of different Schnapps, etc. It was a huge hit! Everyone loved experimenting with different combinations.
I always ask my guests to bring a new, un-wrapped children's toy (if they're able) to give to patients at Children's Hospital, and that year I sent everyone home with my homemade hot chocolate mix. I may have to repeat this theme!
Love this idea!