Plan a Holiday Party and Get a Christmas Movie to Watch

Plan a Holiday Party and Get a Christmas Movie to Watch

It’s most wonderful time of the year! Plan your ideal holiday get together and I’ll give you a Christmas movie to watch on your next snowy day inside!

published on December 15, 2023
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Choose a venue:

Choose a venue:
A Ballroom at the Nicest Hotel
A Cozy Mountain Cabin
A Local Brewery/Winery
My House Will Do
Somewhere Fun Like the Aquarium or Museum
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Is there a theme we’re going for?

Is there a theme we’re going for?
Candyland
Vintage
Christmas Luau
Ugly Sweaters
Pajama Party
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Pick a savory Christmas food for your guests:

Cranberry Glazed Meatballs
Cranberry Glazed Meatballs
Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a Blanket
Snowman Cheese Ball
Snowman Cheese Ball
Christmas Charcuterie
Christmas Charcuterie
Spinach & Artichoke dip tree
Spinach & Artichoke dip tree
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Pick a sweet treat for your guests:

Christmas Truffles
Christmas Truffles
Peppermint Cheesecake
Peppermint Cheesecake
Yule Log with Jam Filling
Yule Log with Jam Filling
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Reindeer Chow
Reindeer Chow
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How about a cocktail to serve?

Spiced Maple Bourbon Fizz
Spiced Maple Bourbon Fizz
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
Christmas Jello Shots
Christmas Jello Shots
Cranberry Champagne Poinsettia
Cranberry Champagne Poinsettia
No Alcohol, Hot Cocoa and Egg Nog are Perfect!
No Alcohol, Hot Cocoa and Egg Nog are Perfect!
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What’s a Christmas song you HAVE to have on your party playlist?

What’s a Christmas song you HAVE to have on your party playlist?
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Andy Williams
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
12 Days of Christmas - Pentatonix
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How about an activity to get everyone in the holiday spirit?

How about an activity to get everyone in the holiday spirit?
Christmas Trivia
Caroling Around the Neighborhood
Gingerbread House Competition
Crafting Ornaments
White Elephant/Dirty Santa/Gag Gift Exchange
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Choose some entertainment for your party:

Choose some entertainment for your party:
A funny elf Christmas-gram
Dancers to perform excerpts from “The Nutcracker”
Holiday Photo Booth
A live band or DJ playing remixes of some Christmas bangers
A visit from Santa himself!
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Choose a party favor for your guests:

Hot Chocolate Bomb
Hot Chocolate Bomb
Simmering Potpourri
Simmering Potpourri
Holiday Tea Light Candle
Holiday Tea Light Candle
Scented soap
Scented soap
Mini Christmas tree
Mini Christmas tree
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Pick a movie that mentions Christmas but isn’t your traditional Christmas movie:

Gremlins (1984)
Gremlins (1984)
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)
Die Hard (1988)
Die Hard (1988)
Mean Girls (2004)
Mean Girls (2004)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
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Finally, pick a Christmas movie quote that speaks to your feelings of the Holiday Season:

Finally, pick a Christmas movie quote that speaks to your feelings of the Holiday Season:
“ The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!”
“May your days be merry and bright!”
“Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?”
“This house is so full of people, it makes me sick!”
“Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart!”