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How to Throw a Hawaiian Theme Thanksgiving Party

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Surprise your guests by infusing your Thanksgiving celebration with the tropical flare of a Hawaiin themed foods and decorations. Throwing a Hawaiian theme Thanksgiving party is easy with the right tropical decorations and exotic twists on classic Thanksgiving foods.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Pre-made sugar cookie dough
  • Tube frosting
  • Cellophane bags
  • Ribbon
  • Orchids

    Plan the Menu

  1. Step 1

    Add a tropical mustard-pineapple glaze to the traditional roasted turkey.

  2. Step 2

    Serve tropical fruit salad and upside down pineapple biscuits.

  3. Step 3

    Replace traditional mashed potatoes and herb stuffing with mashed sweet potatoes and macadamia nut stuffing.

  4. Step 4

    Serve grilled pineapples and chocolate coconut cream pie for dessert instead of the traditional pumpkin or apple pie.

  5. Step 5

    Refresh your guests by serving tropical drinks, such as pina coladas and tropical fruit punch.

  6. Plan the Decorations

  7. Step 1

    Present each guest with a faux flower lei upon arrival.

  8. Step 2

    Afix a grass skirt to the edge of your dining room table using duct tape and cover with a brightly colored tablecloth.

  9. Step 3

    Hang faux garlands of tropical flowers on the backs of chairs, and scatter them on the table for added color.

  10. Step 4

    Make a Hawaiian-themed centerpiece with a pineapple surrounded by white pillar candles and fresh orchids.

  11. Create Guest Name Cards

  12. Step 1

    Cut out pre-made sugar cookie dough, using Hawaiian themed cookie cutters such as pineapples, palm trees, surfboards and orchids.

  13. Step 2

    Bake the cookies, and let them cool completely.

  14. Step 3

    Use tube frosting and icing, available in the baking section of the grocery store, to decorate each cookie.

  15. Step 4

    Pipe each guest's name onto the cookie and let the frosting dry.

  16. Step 5

    Place each cookie in a clear cellophane bag and tie with a piece of colored ribbon and fresh orchid.

  17. Plan the Entertainment

  18. Step 1

    Hold a hula dancing contest. Let the host and hostess be the judges.

  19. Step 2

    Ask guests to dress in Hawaiian-themed outfits. Award a prize for most authentic outfit.

  20. Step 3

    Play Hawaiian-themed background music.

Tips & Warnings
  • Guests can take home their "name cards" to enjoy later!

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on 10/17/2007 The majority of the information featured within this Hawaiian theme thanksgiving suggestions page was plagerized from my web site www.alohafriendluau.com/thanksgiving.html

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