How to Host an Old Fashion Christmas Party

By Mainegirl

Recapture the joy of the holidays with an old fashion Christmas party. Recapture the joy of the holidays with an old fashion Christmas party.

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Nothing will bring back the Christmas spirit faster than hosting an old fashion Christmas party. Forget busy malls and spending money you don't have. Instead,recapture the joy of the holidays with these old fashion Christmas activities.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Gingerbread cookies
  • Colored candies
  • Frosting
  • Christmas music
  • Copy of Twas the Night Before Christmas

Step1
Decorate gingerbread cookies. Bake off gingerbread men and women for guests to decorate. This is an ideal activity for children. Set out dishes of colored candies and piping bags, with tinted frosting.
Step2
Sing Christmas carols. Invite a musical friend to play Christmas carols on a guitar or piano. Sing along to your favorite tunes and enjoy this time honored Christmas tradition.
Step3
Read Twas the Night Before Christmas. This popular poem by Dr. Clement C. Moore helped establish Santa Clause as Christmas icon in the United States. Pay homage to Dr. Moore with an animated retelling of his story about Saint Nick.
Step4
Serve a festive Christmas buffet. Lavish foods have always been a part of Christmas traditions. Offer guests an assortment of old fashion Christmas treats, including Buche de Noel (Christmas log), eggnog and plum pudding.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you are feeling ambitious, decorate gingerbread houses rather than cookies.
  • Take your caroling party on the road. Sing songs about your neighborhood, or organize a trip to a local retirement home or hospital to spread the Christmas cheer.

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