The holidays are the perfect time to host a party. Everyone is already in a partying spirit and the theme is already chosen. To make it a unique party, put a spin on the traditional and you will have a party people will be talking about for a long time.
Holiday party planning may take a little more thought and planning than parties held at other times of year. Why is a little more effort needed? The reason is that during the holidays, people's schedules begin to fill up with other parties or special events. If you decide to host a party at the last minute, you may find all your potential guests have other obligations and are unable to attend. And you don't want your party to be just "another" party, do you? You want people to really enjoy themselves and even look forward to your next one. With a little extra thought, your party can be a little different, something unique, that will make your party the hit of the season.
Making your party stand out among all the others is not too hard to do. It could be something as simple as a special invitation. With all the scrapbooking supplies now available, it is easy to make your own. You probably even have most, if not all, the materials you need at home. Thanksgiving cards could be cut in the shape of autumn leaves or if you feel adventurous, buy preserved fall leaves at the craft store and write directly on them. Craft stores are brimming with ideas, no matter what the season. Stroll through one and look for ideas. It is sure to spark your imagination.
Decorate your party with something a little unusual or different. At Christmas there is usually a tree at every party. What about making a special, smaller version, with pictures of each one of the guests in a silver frame? These could double as party favors too! For a table try wrapping packages about 2" x 1" with metallic paper and suspend from a pair of candelabra with holiday ribbon. Set one candle holder at each end of the table and arrange a band of holly from one to the other.
Of course, during the holidays, people love to eat. Make some tried and true recipes but throw in a new or unusual one or two. Just be sure there is plenty. Nothing puts an end to a party faster than running out of food or drinks. Have a few unexpected items, too. For example, take a number of walnuts (how many is up to you), carefully crack them open take a piece of paper and write a fortune or funny saying on it, place it in one side of the walnut shell, carefully glue the two sides back together and hide a few of these in with a bowl of unshelled walnuts. It will be a surprise when a guest opens one and find a note inside instead of nutmeat. Or, have a bowl of prepared walnuts like these handy and have everyone take one and read their "fortune" out loud. The funnier the fortunes, the better.
The holidays are a time to relax, have fun and enjoy each others company. You know your holiday party planning was well worth the effort when you see the happy faces of your guests.
Next, discover more holiday party planning information for making your party the most successful and fun ever.
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