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Better Christmas Party Tips And Ideas
By Katerina Octanova
The best Christmas party is the one planned just before Thanksgiving,
with thoughtful invitations sent out December 1st. Your party
shopping should be done two weeks before for decorations and one
week prior for food. Try to make as much as you can in advance
and don’t sweat the small stuff.
If you need to enlist the help of a few others and relegate some
of the tasks to friends or family members, then you should not
hesitate. After all, this get-together is about giving, fun and
sharing. As much as you’d like to think the laborious toilet scrubbing,
the time-consuming tree decorating and the scrutinizing of invitations
will be everyone’s focus, let’s face it, the heart of any party
is the food.
With the melange of details, you’re likely to feel overwhelmed
already, so you may want to consider making your party a potluck
affair, where everyone brings a dish and you supply some of the
basics.
Ensuring The Christmas Party Goes Without A Hitch
Another no-fuss option is to just spend the extra money on a
caterer to ensure the most anticipated part of your Xmas party
goes off without a hitch. Try to aim for more appetizers or grab-and-go
foods to minimize the amount of dishes, mess and seating arrangement
hassles. Freshly baked bread, Brie and smoked Gouda cheese, bread
dip, fruit trays, nuts and chocolates are all must-have hors d’oeuvres.
For any main courses, be sure you stick to tested-tried-and-true
recipes; now is not the time to experiment!
Ambiance is another key factor in planning an unforgettable Christmas
party. Consider the five senses when planning your Christmas decorations.
For sight, nothing says Merry Xmas like Christmas trees, so be
sure to find a spot for a tastefully decorated pine. Pick up a
couple other holiday plants, such as a Poinsettia, holly and of
course, mistletoe! You never know who will get caught smooching
at Christmas!
Christmas Music For Your Listening Pleasure
Keep your decor tasteful, unified and low-key, rather than going
crazy with the Santas and the angels. For sound, pick a few different
Christmas albums and try to gauge your audience: for the high-brow,
try "The Three Tenors Christmas," "Noel by Josh
Groban" or classics like Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Bing
Crosby and Elvis Presley; for a younger audience, get your friends
and family rocking with Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s "A Fresh
Aire Christmas" or get them laughing with "Dr.
Demento’s Twisted Christmas Carols;" for a mix of styles,
"Now That’s What I Call Christmas" is a top-selling
two-disc compilation. Be aware that most radio stations will feature
24/7 Christmas jams this holiday season too. For smell, you can
bake gingerbread cookies, mull cider or light a few scented candles
just before guests arrive. We’ve already covered taste, so for
touch, you’ll want to think about some gifts to give to your parting
guests.
Tips For Being A Good Host
Be sure to be a good host at your Christmas party. Keep an eye
out for people who’ve gone rotten on the nog and be sure you’ve
got a collapsible cot or air mattress for them to crash at your
pad for the night. You’ll want to have some pancake mix or eggs
on tap for the next morning in that case too.
Though it may seem like a lot of work, few things are more rewarding
than throwing the party that everyone’s oohing and aahing over
for the next year. There’s no better way to spread the holiday
cheer this Christmas season than to be the party maestro yourself!
About the Author:
Katerina Octanova has written a number of articles on food and
cooking including Christmas
Gift Baskets, The
Christmas, Christmas,
Santa
Claus, Christmas
Gift Food, Christmas
Hamper, Christmas
Gift For The Office, Christmas
Gift Idea For Family.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles on this website.
Did You Know This About Christmas?
There is a chill in the air and holiday lights are hung up in
towns all over the world. Christians are preparing to celebrate
Christmas. Celebrating this holiday is great but it also means
that your little ones will be out of school on break.
So what do you do to keep them entertained? Maybe you should
consider making crafts and providing puzzles to entertain them.
There are many different crafts, puzzles and pictures to color,
it will keep them busy for hours and give you a break.
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