‘Tis the season to celebrate! Planning a Christmas party can be so much fun, but it can be daunting if you do not know where to start. We always say that a good party starts with a good theme and the perfect invitation that sets the tone of the party. Scroll down to see some of our favorite Christmas party themes and the perfect invitations to go with them.
Christmas Party Theme Ideas
1. Classic Dinner PartyInvite your guests over for a classic dinner party. Put up festive decor pieces and Christmas music, and get ready to eat, drink, and be merry. Everyone will go home with a full belly and full heart.
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2. Christmas Cocktail PartyMake Spirits BRIGHTER by hosting an elegant Christmas Cocktail Party. Set up a station where guests can mix their own signature drinks, that way you would not need to play bartender all night. Hold a contest to see who makes the best, most festive cocktail and get to learn new recipes.
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3. Ugly Christmas Sweater PartyInvite your guests to rock their tacky holiday sweater, the uglier the better! You can also prepare some fun props such as Santa’s hats and reindeer headbands. Don’t forget to mention in your invitation that there will be prizes for the most ho-ho-horrible sweater!
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4. Story Time With SantaChristmas is a great time to teach children to give back. Invite your young guests to bring their favorite Christmas storybook to be donated to a local hospital, library, or school. They will have a holly jolly, magical reading time with Santa while enjoying yummy snacks and hot chocolate.
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5. Crafty Christmas PartyGet your friends together for a Crafty Christmas party. From making wreaths, ornaments, mini Christmas trees, or holiday signs together, it will give everyone time to have fun and take home a festive piece to display at their own home.
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6. Snowman-Themed Christmas PartyA snowman-themed Christmas party is always fun for all ages. From cute snowman-themed treats to party decorations that are Pinterest-worthy, everyone is guaranteed to have a jolly good time.
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7. Christmas Slumber PartyTake a break from formal wears, make ups, and high heels, and opt for a casual Christmas pajama party this year. Ask your friends to come over in their festive pajamas and enjoy a night of Christmas movies and games while catching up over tasty snacks and drinks. Check out some ideas for the Best Ever Christmas Movies.
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8. Elegant SoiréeThe holiday season gives a reason to get dressed up for an elegant holiday soirée. Deck the hall with stylish wreaths and garlands, and limit the color palettes to one or two colors because sometimes less is more. Have a tasteful music playing in the background and set up a buffet-style hors d’oeuvres station so that your guests can move around and mingle. Be sure to mention a dress code request in your invitation.
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9. Care Package PartyInvite your guests to come over to prepare holiday care packages for those who could use a little extra cheer this Christmas. Care packages can include toiletries, school supplies, books, socks, snacks, or anything else you can think of that may brighten someone’s spirit this year.
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10. Jingle and Mingle PartyInstead of a sit-down dinner where everyone is stuck to their seat, invite your friends to a holiday open house so that they can mingle and have fun conversations with one another. Festive drinks and tasty appetizers are perfect food choices that everyone will love.
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11. Winter Wonderland Christmas PartyBaby it’s cold outside! Create your own Winter Wonderland indoor by decking the hall with snow-themed pieces such as snowflakes, snowy trees and branches, and white ornaments. You can also opt for an all-white dress code for an added fun.
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12. Christmas BrunchHost a lovely Christmas brunch and enjoy delicious food with your friends and family. Because brunch is served early in the day, you may want to serve some food that can be prepared ahead of time, such as quiches, casseroles, and fruits. Simple finishing touches such as greenery garnish, pine cones, or cranberry centerpieces go a long way.
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13. Rustic Farmhouse Christmas PartyA rustic yet refined Christmas party theme will create a warm, cozy environment for your holiday get together. Decorate your space with pinecones, spruces, chalkboard signs, wooden decor, and berry branches to achieve the look. Invite your guests to enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate around the fireplace while enjoying fun conversations.
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14. Cookies and Cocoa PartyInvite your guests to decorate cookies together and prepare a beverage station with fun condiments and toppings where people can prepare their favorite version of hot cocoa. You can also provide aprons as party favors that everyone can take home afterwards.
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15. White Elephant PartyA White Elephant party is similar to a Secret Santa party, but with a twist! Ask your guests to bring a wrapped gift with a specified budget, usually an inexpensive one. Encourage people to bring weird, hilarious gag gifts! As everyone takes turn unwrapping gifts, they will have the option to “steal” or exchange a gift. You’ll be surprised at how fun and competitive things can get.
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16. Tree Trimming PartyInvite your friends and family members to catch up and decorate the Christmas tree together while enjoying tasty snacks and drinks. Send everyone home with a Christmas ornament at the end as a party favor.
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17. Christmas Potluck PartyWant to throw a dinner party without having to stress out about preparing all of the food? A good, old-fashioned potluck party is the perfect solution. Just prepare the main dishes, and have your guests bring appetizers and desserts to share. Keep the decoration simple and elegant with tasteful greenery such as wreaths, garlands, and a mistletoe. It’s an easier way to host a party without being too exhausted to have deep conversations with your guests.
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18. Great Gatsby Christmas PartyInvite your friends to celebrate Christmas in glamorous 1920’s Gatsby-style fashion. With jazz music, gold and glitter decor, and sparkling champagne towers, everyone will feel like they have been transported back in time.
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19. "Grinchmas" PartyThe Grinch Christmas theme puts a fun spin on the holiday season, bringing a little extra personality and mischief to the celebration. Think bright green and red décor, quirky Christmas trees, oversized ornaments, and Whoville-inspired details. Add fun games, Christmas treats, and lots of laughs for a party that feels festive and anything but boring.
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20. Christmas "Carol-ke" PartyKaraoke is a great way to relieve stress, especially during the busy holiday season. Invest in a karaoke machine, hire a DJ, or gather your friends at a local karaoke bar and get everyone ready to let loose and have fun singing Christmas tunes all night long.
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More Christmas Party Themes
21. Pet Christmas Party
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22. Gingerbread House Decorating Party
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23. Wine and Wrap Party
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24. Cookie Swap Party
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25. Wine and Cheese Party
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