How to Have an Ugly Tacky Christmas Sweater Party

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By A. Suzanne Wells
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Ugly sweater parties are all the rage.

Remember those Christmas sweaters we wore on purpose back in the 1980s? Now they are all the rage for an ugly sweater party. Learn how to throw an ugly or tacky sweater party and have the most memorable party of the holiday season.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

First, you will need to invite your guests. The best way to get the word out is to post your invitation on social media websites like Facebook or MySpace. Be sure to put up a photo of a really ugly sweater. Make sure everyone understands that they must wear an ugly or tacky sweater.
Step 2

Get your own ugly sweater. Look at thrift stores or second hand stores for the ugliest, gaudiest, or tackiest sweater you can find. The more obnoxious the better! Find something with lots of appliqués, sequins, jingle bells, pom poms, or bows. Also look on eBay and Etsy for ugly Christmas sweaters.
Step 3

The Bad Santa gift exchange is fun. Ask everyone to bring a $10-$20 gift that is pretty horrible. Examples include a Chia Pet, The Snuggie, The Clapper, a box of laxatives. Go ahead, make it as awful as possible. Everyone puts their gifts under the tree and goes home with a gift that someone else bought.
Step 4

Give a prize for the ugliest tackiest sweater. Play polka music. Better yet, have someone play the accordion.
Step 5

Have tacky snacks. Offer goodies such as bologna and cheese sandwiches cut in star shapes, onion dip dyed red with food coloring, Vienna sausages served with frilly toothpicks, and of course, fruitcake.
Step 6

Be sure to take lots of photos and videos to post online, to help others have a successful ugly sweater party.