How to Create a Festive Holiday Theme Table Setting

Creating a beautiful themed holiday dinner table can add spirit to your Christmas Dinner this Holiday season. Whether you use paper plates or the finest china you can make your table sparkle. Use things that you already have and add a little creativity to pull off the most artistic table of the season.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Floral Centerpiece

   Centerpiece. Choose a centerpiece that will be the focal point and theme for your table. Such as a small Christmas tree, Boughs of garland, a beautiful floral, an angel, be creative and try to use something that you already have.

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   Plaid Table Cloth

   Linens. Your choices are cloth, fabric or plastic. To accent your centerpiece chose a color that will either accent or contrast your centerpiece. You can make your own table cloth by purchasing the material at a fabric store. For your placemats be creative. You can use cloth ready made, make your own or use a holiday gift bag.

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   Holiday China

   Dinnerware. Your choice is fine china or paper plates. With paper plates you can find a lovely theme such as snowmen, or poinsettias. Using paper plates at the holidays helps to relive the stress of preparation and clean up. They are affordable and come in many decorative styles. When setting your table the forks should be placed to the left of the dinner plate and the knife then the spoon on the right hand side.

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   Red Napkins

   Napkins and Napkin Rings. You can create your own napkin rings from around the house. Use pipe cleaners or extra ornaments to create an unique napkin ring.

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   Small Gifts

   Small Gifts or Candy Dish. Set a small gift by each plate for fun. Add some candy or nut treats in little cups next to each setting.

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   Candles. Don't forget the candles to brighten the mood. If you are sensitive to candle fragrance select battery operated candles.

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   Christmas Messages

   Place Cards. Choose a Christmas Card with a meaningful saying to use with each setting.

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   Holiday Music

   Holiday Music. Don't forget the background music, "Deck the Halls", "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas", "Jingle Bells".

Tips & Warnings

• Plan ahead for a stress free Holiday Dinner.
• Relax and enjoy.
• Plan next years theme ahead of time and collect items throughout the year.

Resources

• Useful Gifts for Seniors and Grandparents
• Select Large Print Books for Christmas Gifts

[inquire]

on 8/21/2009 cute! 5*

[Laurs4835]

on 12/16/2008 I'd love to see your Holiday Table! Great, creative ideas!!! Love the pics!!!

[Sounique]

on 12/7/2008 Nice idea. Thanks for sharing!