How Do You Host A Christmas Tree Decorating Party?
Festive yet casual, a Christmas tree decorating party lets you gather family and friends in the spirit of the holiday season. The idea is to make it creative but fun, using social time to get a few holiday preparations out of the way. Set up your Christmas tree, whether artificial or fresh, before your guests arrive. Light a fire if you have a fireplace, and have Christmas carols playing in the background. These details sets the mood for a holiday-inspired gathering. Serve appetizers, snacks and desserts rather than a sit-down meal. Guests will graze and mingle more easily in this type of casual atmosphere. Plan your party for any time of day. If you’d like to do the afternoon, when a meal isn’t required, offer a cookie buffet, or stations to create hot chocolate and coffee treats. Set up an area for guests to get creative and make their own ornaments to take as keepsakes. This activity is a big hit with children. Provide holiday-themed coloring books and crayons or markers for childre
