The holiday season has arrived, and we are now entering the most joyous time of year: Christmas time.
Filled with peace, love, and family, the holiday season is a time for all to come together and enjoy the festivities. Hosting parties is one of the more popular ways to celebrate the holidays. From formal holiday parties to ugly Christmas sweater parties, people love a good holiday-themed party. While the holiday season is one filled with memory-making events, you could make it even more memorable by hosting a unique holiday-themed party that will leave an impression on your friends and family for years to come.
Whether you're starting a tradition or simply planning a joyous moment, it's always fun to think outside the box, and we have some amazingly unique holiday-themed party ideas for those who'd like to do just that.
Holly Jolly Cocktail Making Party
When it comes to holiday parties, alcohol is usually a must. A nice cider, a glass of eggnog, a spiked hot chocolate, or even a good Christmas wine can make for a great holiday event. But let's take things up a notch. Another exciting way to drink during the holiday is to have a Christmas cocktail making party.
Whether sticking to the same liquor or giving the freedom to choose, each guest can bring and serve their uniquely made holiday beverage. You can get really creative or follow an expertly-made cocktail recipe to ensure a great drink. This party will be fun and funny as guests indulge in each other's cocktails while deciding whose drink is the best.
Make Something Merry Decorating Party
Decorating a gingerbread house and tree trimming parties are always fun ideas. In fact, decorating trees has been around for thousands of years! But there are many more ways to decorate during the holidays. One fun thing to do is to tell all of your guests to bring a plant with them. It could be a small pine tree plant, a fern, or even an ivy.
At the party, they will decorate whatever plant they brought in the merriest way. Don't limit yourself to just plants—you can find and supply any item to be decorated. It could even be a holiday-themed paint party. The idea is to think outside of the box.
Caroling Karaoke Party
Singing and dancing are usually included in the holiday party festivities, so why not make it a holiday karaoke party? This wouldn't be your ordinary karaoke event. During Christmas karaoke, guests are only allowed to sing Christmas songs and carols.
If you want to do a little extra, you can also have guests dress up as their favorite Christmas singer or favorite holiday character. You could also have guests bring or suggest their favorite Christmas albums for a sing-along.
A Joyous Costume Party
In New Orleans, we know that costuming isn't just for Halloween. Just give us a reason to put on a costume and we are ready and willing. Why not extend that joy to the holiday season with a Christmas twist?
Instead of doing the ugly sweater theme, tell your guests to dress as their favorite Christmas characters. Not only can they choose from Santa, elves, or snowmen—they can also dress as characters from their favorite Christmas movies.
The Season of Giving Party
It's no secret that the true joy of Christmas is giving to others. While it's a joyous time, for many, it can also be one of the saddest times of year. With so many people struggling in the world, having a Christmas charity party could be a fun way to celebrate the holiday with a purpose.
One way to do this is to choose a cause to support and have a variety of ways for your guests to donate and volunteer. You can also do food and toy drives, gift giveaways, auctions, and so much more.
A Color Coded Seasons Greetings Party
If you haven't seen the viral color-themed parties, then you're missing out. Each guest must pick a color that they will wear to the party. If the color is pink, they can only bring foods, snacks, and items that are also pink.
Because you're celebrating Christmas, you could tailor your party to holiday-themed colors like red, green, gold, and silver, or you can leave the options open to all colors. Either way, guests will have a blast seeing what everyone can come up with while indulging in the food and festivities.
Wrap it Together Party
While this holiday party theme may not be as unique as the others, it is still worth mentioning. Gift wrapping parties can be a great way to share a variety of wrapping paper, learn new wrapping techniques, and, most importantly, bond with your friends and family.
Door-To-Door Sightseeing
New Orleanians absolutely love to go all out on house decorations for every holiday. Christmas is no exception. There are even some locals whose holiday displays have been drawing a crowd for literally decades.
Instead of having a house party, you and your crew can pack up the cars and drive around town to see these legendary Christmas displays. Just be respectful of the neighborhood and don't cause any traffic disruptions!
Louisianians love to celebrate Christmas, and there are tons of unique holiday traditions held throughout the state. But if you're keeping your tidings closer to home, any of these ideas will make it festive and memorable.
With the holiday season being such a joyous time of year, there are so many ways to celebrate. Whether you choose a unique-themed party or a more traditional one, the most important thing is spending time with the ones that you love.
