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Christmas parties are fun events in which families, friends or community acquaintances get together and enjoy the celebration of a joyous holiday. Discover how to organize Christmas party activities and dinners with tips from an event planner in this free video series on Christmas parties.
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Celebrate Christmas by getting rid of Thanksgiving decor and bringing out festive Christmas decorations, such as ornaments, sleighs and pine cones. Set up a Christmas tree and celebrate Christmas with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
Babies are too small to get into Christmas, but the holiday can be special for them if memories are created with video cameras or pictures. Make Christmas festive for a baby and memorable with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
When organizing a Christmas caroling party, pick a weekend evening, print out music and dress in festive attire. Sing songs and have fun with decorations when Christmas caroling with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
For Christmas dinners, serve appetizers followed by hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Be sure to have a well-stocked bar with beer and wine as well. Have a formal or informal Christmas dinner served on holiday dinnerware with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
A Christmas party menu should be conscious of the dietary needs of the guests, and Christmas cookies always go well with hot chocolate and cider. Plan a Christmas party menu that has something for everybody with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
When planning a potluck Christmas party, think of a menu that fits the guests and take care of the main dish, which is usually a turkey or ham. Throw a potluck Christmas party in which everyone can show off their specialties with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
A vegetarian Christmas feast can be very filling and hearty when cooked with an Italian theme. Ask vegetarian guests about their preferences when planning a vegetarian Christmas dinner with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
Fun games for Christmas parties are group-based games, like Balderdash, Scategories or poker. Pin the red nose on Rudolph and have fun with Christmas games with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
When throwing a Christmas party, get rid of old decorations, send out invitations early and plan the dinner in advance. Make a Christmas party festive with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
Make a Christmas centerpiece by using urns filled with pine cones, poinsettias and berries. Create an easy, but beautiful Christmas urn with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
A Christmas party for kids can involve fun crafts, finger foods, decorating activities and an appearance by Santa Claus. Plan a kids' Christmas party with holiday themes and Christmas music with tips from an event planner in this free video on Christmas party planning.
The celebration of Christmas marks one of the most festive holidays of the year. Traditionally, a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas has taken on myriad secular customs and activities. The exchange of gifts and presents placed under a Christmas tree by Santa Claus is certain to bring fond memories for many children in Western cultures, and tales of Rudolph leading eight reindeer on the roof are classics. Oftentimes, Christmas activities incorporate winter activities like sipping hot cocoa or using winter foliage as Christmas decorations. In this free video series, an event planner demonstrates how anyone can have a wonderful Christmas party filled with joy, activities, good food and fun. Discover how to organize a Christmas caroling party, how to plan a Christmas dinner and how to plan games for a Christmas party. Throw a Christmas party for kids, a baby's first Christmas, or for the whole family with these holiday tips.
Jessica Meiczinger Jessica Meiczinger has spent her entire life in the event coordination industry, from her parents owning a restaurant, to managing banquet staff and planning every detail of someone's special event. She loved it so much that she pursued a degree in it. After graduating from the University of Central Florida, Meiczinger coordinated over 100 weddings at Orlando's Veranda Bed and Breakfast. Fully involved in every event, she handled details from start to finish that ranged from helping brides select their special date to coordinating a romantic horse and carriage send-off after the wedding. In 2003, Meiczinger joined the staff at Tampa's premiere event facility, A La Carte Event Pavilion, planning some of the Bay area's most prestigious events. Over the years, Meiczinger developed many long-lasting relationships with her clients and regional vendors.dkdk
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