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Christmas Party |
Christmas is the time for fun, socializing and of course, Christmas parties. A Christmas Party can be organized by a church, a family, a school, a company or an organization. Whoever, organizes the Christmas Party, it is generally marked by songs, dance, games and competition. Though children and grown-ups enjoy the holidays equally, but there is a distinct difference in the nature of the parties held for each.
Christmas Party for Children
Theme parties are ideal for the children. For example, Xmas candy land theme can be a good idea for a children’s Christmas Party. The children can be dressed up as candies to create a sweet atmosphere!
The light theme can also be used for a children’s Christmas Party. The whole house can be decorated by colored electric lights before the children arrive for the party.
The tower of gifts can also be a good idea. Candies put in boxes can be tied together to form small towers which can be used as table decorations.
Christmas Party Games for ChildrenGames and activities form an integral part of a children’s Christmas Party. A lot of innovative ideas are required to make these games and activities exciting
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: Gift Wrap
The children are to be divided into teams. A wrapped gift box will be given to each of the teams. They will also receive wrapping paper sheet for each of the team members, tape and ribbon. The items will be placed on a table or on the floor for a gift wrap station. During the game, a player will have to run to the gift wrap station, unwrap the gift, rewrap it and run back to tag another team member. The team, whose all members wrap the gift ahead of others, wins.
Find the Sleigh
The children will have to sit in a circle. One of them will blindfolded. Another child will be given the sleigh. The blindfolded child will be given three guesses to name the child who has the sleigh. The child with the sleigh will be blindfolded next.
Pass the Parcel
A traditional game of England, here Christmas treats like candy, chocolate, erasers are packed into a small box and wrapped. Then the box is packed within a bigger box. This is done again and again until several layers of wrapping have been created. Then everybody sits in a circle and while Christmas music is played, the parcel is passed around from one player to the next. As soon as the music stops, the player holding the parcel unwraps a layer. Then the music starts again. As the last layer is unwrapped, the treats are distributed.
Find the Christmas Star
Each of the children is asked to fold a Christmas star. The children are then taken to another room while the stars are hidden at various places of the former room. Then the children will have to find the stars.
Snowball Race
Styrofoam balls or balls of white yearn, spoons and mittens are used in this game. The children are divided into teams. In the manner of relay race, each player puts on mittens and races to the other side of the room while balancing a “snowball” on a spoon. The player drops the snowball into a bucket and returns to the team. The mitten is then passed on to the next player. First team that completes the race wins.
Christmas Party for Grown-ups
Company and Christmas food rank among the top favorites when grown-ups plan a Christmas party. Christmas quiz and Christmas songs are also popular choices for grown-ups Christmas party. Considering that grown-ups probably like gifts as much as the kids, gift items can always form an integral part of the grown-ups Christmas party as well. The grown-ups can entertain themselves through various activities at a Christmas Party.
Gift Game
In this game everybody has to bring a gift. The gifts are kept on a table. Each of the guests then rolls a dice by turn. If the dice rolls to six, the guest who rolled the dice is allowed to choose a gift from the table and take it. After twenty minutes, everybody is allowed to keep his or her gift.
True or False
Each of the guests tells three stories. Only one of the stories is true. Others have to guess which one is the true story. Stories related to Christmas are preferable, keeping in mind the occasion.
Guess a Song
CDs or Christmas music downloaded from the internet is played for five seconds. The guests will have to guess the correct title of the Christmas song that was played.
Christmas Party Food
Mouth watering food items form a big attraction of a Christmas Party. Drinks to appetizers, main course to dessert, all play a significant role in making a Christmas Party memorable. The food and drink should, of course, match the taste of the guests.
Drink for Christmas Party
Drinks and snacks are the first things offered to a guest at a Christmas Party. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, lemonade and alcoholic drinks can be served depending upon the taste of the guests.
Appetizers for Christmas Party
After the guests have played the Christmas games and even danced a little to the tune of Christmas music, the time comes for serving appetizers and soup. At least two varieties of soups and two or three varieties of appetizers can be served on the occasion. Popular choices are oysters, shrimps, chicken drumsticks, stuffed mushrooms and cheese puffs.
Main Course for Christmas Party
Here the popular dishes include lamb, baked beans, potato skillet, grilled chicken, cold sandwiches, etc.
Dessert for Christmas Party
Trifle pudding, apple pie, chocolate mousse, cinnamon truffles are the popular choices. You may choose to have two or three of these in your Christmas menu.
Christmas Party Planning
Christmas Party planning can turn out to be a major undertaking unless planned properly well in advance. Once you decide to throw a Christmas Party, first decide the size of the party that is how big you want it to be. Whether you want a party with catered food and DJ music or one with close friends is something you need to decide first. Then, make a guest list. Next you need to decide the menu. After this you need to send invitation to the guests. Next you have to concentrate on decorating the party venue. On the party day, after the food and beverages are ready, flowers are arranged and tables set, you need to light the candles and turn on some Christmas music just before the guests arrive. Then have lots of fun! |
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