Tis' the Season for Holiday Entertaining
The holidays are a great time to entertain and bring family and friends together. This holiday, share the warmth and love of your household with everyone you hold dear by holding your own holiday party. With just a little "know how" your can be well on your way a holiday party friends and family will remember for years to come. Keep this spirit of the season and keep reading for holiday party tips you can't do without.
* Plan Ahead: The holidays are a very busy time, especially when it comes to parties and social gatherings. You will want to plan well in advance and get your invitations out more than a month ahead. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to send invitations for a mid to late December party at least 5 weeks in advance; anything to early can get lost in the chaos, but anything to late can leave you entertaining an empty room.
* Simple Serving: Unless you have the time, money, and patience for an elaborate sit down dinner, stick with a simple menu consisting of finger foods or easily prepared/eaten dishes. Holiday parties are typically held to socialize and gather together with family and friends; the latter meal plan is more appropriate for this type of gathering. If you're really stretched for time, consider having a potluck holiday party and asking friends to bring their favorite dish.
* Set the Mood: Winter and its corresponding holiday's offers a great time to appeal to the senses. The warms scents of cinnamon, apple and pumpkin pies, and pine cones are rich, cozy, and comforting. Set the mood for your party by lighting a few of your favorite scented candles or strategically placing potpourri. Complete the mood with your favorite collection of Christmas carols, and holiday decorations like strings of lights and garland or holiday themed centerpieces.
* Keep it Size Appropriate: Do you have a huge house or a cozy apartment? When deciding how big your party should be, it's important to consider the amount of space you have available. If you have a ton of room, invite as many as you feel necessary, but if you have a small apartment or home you may want to keep the gathering intimate. Inviting too many people will leave your guests unhappy and cramped and you stressed.
* Make Room: One of the best things you can do to ensure the comfort of your guests is to make some space. Clear the room of unnecessary furniture that won't be utilized during your gathering and make standing room or add some chairs for seating. It's a good idea to leave coffee tables and end tables in the room so guests can set their food or drinks down.
* Party Favors: What is a holiday party without a party favor? Give your guests a little holiday treat to take home with them. There are endless possibilities for your gift and it really depends on your budget and personal style. For something that is moderately simple and low in cost give some homemade cookies or potpourri satchels.
* Plan Ahead: The holidays are a very busy time, especially when it comes to parties and social gatherings. You will want to plan well in advance and get your invitations out more than a month ahead. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to send invitations for a mid to late December party at least 5 weeks in advance; anything to early can get lost in the chaos, but anything to late can leave you entertaining an empty room.
* Simple Serving: Unless you have the time, money, and patience for an elaborate sit down dinner, stick with a simple menu consisting of finger foods or easily prepared/eaten dishes. Holiday parties are typically held to socialize and gather together with family and friends; the latter meal plan is more appropriate for this type of gathering. If you're really stretched for time, consider having a potluck holiday party and asking friends to bring their favorite dish.
* Set the Mood: Winter and its corresponding holiday's offers a great time to appeal to the senses. The warms scents of cinnamon, apple and pumpkin pies, and pine cones are rich, cozy, and comforting. Set the mood for your party by lighting a few of your favorite scented candles or strategically placing potpourri. Complete the mood with your favorite collection of Christmas carols, and holiday decorations like strings of lights and garland or holiday themed centerpieces.
* Keep it Size Appropriate: Do you have a huge house or a cozy apartment? When deciding how big your party should be, it's important to consider the amount of space you have available. If you have a ton of room, invite as many as you feel necessary, but if you have a small apartment or home you may want to keep the gathering intimate. Inviting too many people will leave your guests unhappy and cramped and you stressed.
* Make Room: One of the best things you can do to ensure the comfort of your guests is to make some space. Clear the room of unnecessary furniture that won't be utilized during your gathering and make standing room or add some chairs for seating. It's a good idea to leave coffee tables and end tables in the room so guests can set their food or drinks down.
* Party Favors: What is a holiday party without a party favor? Give your guests a little holiday treat to take home with them. There are endless possibilities for your gift and it really depends on your budget and personal style. For something that is moderately simple and low in cost give some homemade cookies or potpourri satchels.
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