5 Christmas Party Ideas

Nov 27th 2009 at 4:10PM by Jamey Schrick

One of the things I look forward to most during the Christmas season is a great Christmas party, whether attending one or hosting one. It's as traditional to me now as an adult as opening presents to Andy Williams music on Christmas morning was as a kid.

Don't have a Christmas party tradition yet? Why not start one this year? Read on after the jump for a few ideas to make your Christmas party the star of the season!

Christmas Party Personalized Invitations

You can't have a Christmas party without the guests! I don't know about you, but getting a Personalized Christmas Party Invitation (set of 24 for $15.95) in the mail makes me a lot more likely to attend that party. Let all your loved ones know when, where, and what your Christmas party will be.

What's that? You don't know what your Christmas party will be? Oh but the possibilities are endless! Here's 5 of my favorites:

1. Have a tree-trimming Christmas party!

It's a law (or it should be): You gotta have a Christmas tree at Christmas! And if you gotta have a tree, you gotta decorate it! Why not invite everyone over to lend a hand?

I myself love the smell of a fresh Christmas tree, but sometimes that's just not the best option. This GE 7 1/2 ft. Pre-Lit Frasier Fir Tree looks beautiful with LED lights all ready to go, and it doesn't require watering (or a vacuuming party in January).

Lenox SNOOPY'S Christmas Surprise Ornament

Now, what to put on the tree? You could check out the tremendous selection of gorgeous Christmas ornaments on AOL Shopping...

or

2. Have an Ornament-making party!

I attended a make-your-own-ornament Christmas party last year and had a blast! It's great fun for kids or adults, gives everyone something to do, and lets your guests add their personal touch to your holiday memories.
All you need are some ordinary blank ornaments, some glitter, some glue and some imagination!
Or check out our selection of Christmas crafts for even more Christmas decorating ideas:

Like this Christmas Tree Ornament Craft Kit (just $3.99!)

Or these Magic Color Scratch Green Christmas Tree Ornaments (just $5.99).

Already got your decorations up? Well aren't you efficient!
But you know, a decorated home still needs some spirit for a proper Christmas party, so...

3. Throw a Christmas caroling party!

Don't wait for the carolers to show up at your door, have your own sing-a-long!
I guarantee that once you get going, everybody will join in on their favorite tune. Don't know all the words?
We have plenty of caroling books:

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Looking for a different kind of Christmas spirit?

4. Host a martini party!

I've hosted a martini Christmas party for seven years in a row, and it's always a hit! Martinis are the perfect centerpiece for a Christmas party: they're simple, sophisticated and elegant, and you can make them in a million different tasty varieties. Plus, you can pour your martinis in fun Christmas-themed glasses like these Christmas Tree Martini Glasses (set of 2 just $9.09).

We have all the martini barware you'll need, like this Stainless Steel Martini Shaker and Bar Set (just $13.99)

Stainless Steel Martini Shaker and 5-pc. Bar Set

And the drink recipes, too!

And what would Christmas be without some delicious food?

5. Have a Christmas tapas party!

Tapas are just another way of saying bite-size appetizers, and are delicious little delicacies your Christmas party guests can enjoy while they mingle.

Tapas | Small Bites
Starting at $12.25 | Starting at $10.11

So there's just a handful of ideas for you to get your Christmas party tradition started this year.
Hey, why not do them all? That would be a Christmas party no one would miss!