7 IDEAS FOR A FESTIVE
HOLIDAY FÊTE
Throwing a festive holiday party is easier than
one may think. With some creativity, hosts can
plan a party to remember.
The holiday season has arrived and with it comes many
opportunities to socialize. With so many events on people’s
calendars, holiday party hosts may wonder what
they can do to set their gatherings apart from others to make
them memorable. Read on for seven festive ideas that can set a
holiday season party apart from the rest.
1. Cook ahead. Being able to mingle with guests and guide conversation
or activities is the key to being an excellent holiday
host. By cooking foods that can feed crowds ahead of time, you
won’t be stuck in the kitchen when you should be out and about.
Casseroles, stews, soups, and quiches can be cooked in advance
and then warmed (or set in a slow cooker) to bring to temperature
2. Choose a color scheme. Choose a color scheme that really
pops and sets a festive tone. For a holiday cocktail party, consider
bold reds and pinks and add a burst of gold for that contrast of
color that adds impact.
3. Hire some entertainment. Conversation and reminiscing can
fi ll some time, but allot some of the party budget to entertainment.
Perhaps hire a DJ who can keep the music fl owing, or a
karaoke professional who will have guests up and singing holiday
(or non-holiday) tunes?
4. Create a signature cocktail. An open bar can be expensive,
especially if you want to stock it with top-shelf off erings. Wine
and beer is more aff ordable, and hosts who want to off er something
a little diff erent can create a signature cocktail for the party.
Tie in seasonal fl avors, whether you go sweet with a chocolate
cream liqueur and mint or something more tart like a cranberry
based drink.
5. Rearrange the furniture. If the music is playing and guests
are fi red up, you’ll need a spot where they can dance. Move large
furnishings out of the main gathering space to create room to cut
a rug; otherwise, create an outdoor gathering area complete with
stringed lights so guests can take the fun outside, if necessary.
6. Plan for prizes. Guests always appreciate some sort of takeaway.
Gifting is commonplace this time of year, but perhaps have
guests work a little to reap the rewards? Simple trivia games or
a scavenger hunt can increase the fun and make it possible for
guests to walk away with some swag.
7. Have at least one unexpected item. Th is can be anything
from a very clever and cute dessert to a special guest to an overthe
top decorative item that gets people talking and ensures the
party is one no one will forget.
Happy Holidays
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