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Our Best Christmas Party Ideas

June 22, 2015

Hosting a holiday party? Start here. We'll share our best Christmas party themes and decorating ideas to kick off your planning process.

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Christmas Ornament-Making Party

Celebrate the holidays by hosting an ornament-making party. Not only will guests leave with a new skill, the ornaments they make will remind them of your festive gathering all season long. Get ornament how-tos, recipes and more.

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Kid-Friendly Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Celebrate the Christmas season with a kid-friendly gingerbread house decorating party filled with fun and sweets. Here's how to pull it off.

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Reindeer-Themed Fondue Party

This fun Rudolph-inspired fondue party will keep the little ones entertained during the holidays. Get our party tips, free printables and easy recipes to create your own version at home.

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Host a Holiday Party for Your Pet

Forget a pet-friendly party — this one is completely pet-focused. Pamper your favorite dogs this holiday season with a party guaranteed to make their tails wag. Get step-by-step instructions and printables to throw this party.

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Casual and Festive Christmas Open House

Host a classic open house with modern menswear touches this Christmas season, complete with easy appetizers, a signature cocktail and a card-making station. Get step-by-step party instructions.

From: Michelle Edgemont

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Simple + Modern Cocktail Party

Holiday parties don't have to be complicated or expensive. With a trip to the grocery store and a little DIY elbow grease, you can pull off this sophisticated, modern cocktail party. Get step-by-step party tips now.

Hand Crafted Holiday Party With Hostess Setting Table

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Host an Elegant Dinner Party With Handmade Touches

Enrich your holiday party with two key ingredients: elegance and ease. Dress your table with handmade decorations and easy recipes that will make holiday guests feel special. Learn how to throw this party.

Cookies on Beige Plate With Holiday Napkin

Photo: Sweet Louise Photography

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Host an Around-the-World Cookie Swap

Host a casual around-the-world cookie swap party this holiday season, complete with international cookie recipes, hot cocoa and to-go boxes for guests. Get recipes and printables now.

Wood Table With Green Garland, Burlap Table Runner and Antler Decor

Photo: Wynn Myers

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Christmas Morning Brunch

Invite friends and family over for a Christmas morning brunch full of delicious fare, rustic wintry decor and a make-it-yourself hot cocoa bar. Get the invitation, recipes + more.

Paper Reindeer Antlers and Red Nose on Skewers

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Throw a Crafty Kids' Party

Add a twist to holiday celebrations by throwing a party where kids can help craft the decorations, favors, games and more. Our exclusive (free!) printable templates and tips will get the party started.