Prepare Food :- If you have decided to prepare food instead of making the party a Potluck, decide on a menu that will appeal to all your guests. Make sure to have one or two vegetarian options. Prepare what you can the day before, and buy food at the supermarket like fresh fruit or cheese and crackers.
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You don’t have to offer your guests a full meal. Finger foods
are ideal for Christmas parties because they are easy to eat and are often easy
to prepare as well.
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Make sure to provide desserts as well as savory items.
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Some good examples of tasty and easy to make foods are: deviled
eggs, veggies and dip, bruschetta, pigs in blankets, and gingerbread and
Christmas cookies.
While you are at the supermarket, remember to
buy any plates, napkins, cups or utensils
your
guests will need to eat.
Prepare
or buy drinks :- You
will have to Provide Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks. The Easiest option for
Alcoholic Drinks is to make a signature holiday cocktail in a large batch. This
a good option because it will be cheaper than buying a lot of different kinds
of liquor, and it is easier for guests because they won’t have to prepare their
own drinks.
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You can also provide beer as an alternative drink to a cocktail.
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Also be sure to buy plenty of soda and festive non-alcoholic
drinks like sparkling juice and eggnog.
Make a Festive
Atmosphere :- The Christmas tree is the
most important focal point of a Christmas party. Place the tree so that it’s in
a prominent, central location while still not being in the way. Decorate the
tree with lights, garlands, and ornaments, and place a star at the very top.
Then decorate the rest of the space.
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Remember to plug the lights into an outlet and turn them on
before the start of the party.
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Make sure the rest of the space follows a Christmas theme by
putting out stockings, tinsel, mistletoe, red and green ornaments, and any
other decorations that fit the Christmas spirit.
Set up a kids Area :- If your friends or
coworkers are bringing their kids, you will want to set up an area with games
or fun activities for them. This will keep kids entertained, occupied and out
of trouble!
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Set the kids area slightly apart from the hustle and bustle of
the party.
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Consider the ages of the kids coming to the party when picking
out games. For instance, Monopoly would be too complex for three year olds,
while older children would be bored by toys designed for younger children.
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Also consider putting out toothpicks if you are serving food
like fruit or shrimp cocktail, which are easier to spear than to eat with you
fingers or with forks.
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If you are serving hot food, heat it up 30 minutes before guests
are scheduled to arrive.
There’s
always one person who drinks a little too much at Christmas Parties: make sure
that person isn’t you. As host, you are the most critical person at this party,
so you don’t want to drink too much and lose focus.
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Even if you feel like drinking could help you feel less nervous,
try not to have more than one or two drinks.
About
fifteen minutes after everyone has arrived, make an announcement or propose a
toast. This is a way of thanking everyone for coming and showing how much it
means to you that they are at your party.
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