As we head into the holiday season, it’s usually with the best intentions to host our holiday gatherings. Somewhere amongst all the tree decorating, gift shopping and cookie baking we run out of time to host our own Christmas party, let alone plan one. There are so many different elements to consider. How will you deck the halls? How will you keep everyone merry and bright? Will they be rocking around the Christmas tree? Or will chestnuts be roasting on an open fire? There is just so much to consider! Especially with all of the “fun” hurdles that 2020 has given us to overcome.

This year, we’ve taken the stress out of party planning and given you everything needed for a fun holiday celebration. We will inspire some charming decorations, delicious desserts, festive activities and more. You’ll find loads of great DIY options and some suggestions on where to buy what you need. We’ve also considered what a socially distanced Christmas party will look like. So grab a mug of mulled cider and read on for some ideas to help you “sleigh” your next Christmas party.

1. Let the plan begin with Christmas Decorations

What is a Christmas party without sleek Christmas decorations? Such a party will be boring. Firstly, here are some items that can be used for Christmas decorations:

  1. Wreaths
  2. Garlands
  3. Lights
  4. Christmas Trees
  5. Stockings

Check out how to make them and more here .

2. You can’t forget to prepare delicious Christmas Desserts

Secondly, here are a variety of Christmas deserts you can consider for your dinner table:

  1. Shortbread
  2. Gingerbread
  3. Candied Popcorn
  4. Tarts
  5. Chocolate Peppermint Puppy Chow

Check out how to make them and more here .

3. How about Christmas Activities?

Thirdly, take a look at these Christmas game ideas you can adopt to spice up your Christmas party activities this 2020:

  1. Pink Elephant Gift Exchange
  2. Virtual Santa Visit
  3. Conversation Starters
  4. Watch a Holiday Movie

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4. Karaoke together as a family

Furthermore, here are 3 famous Christmas song options with custom words to record for unforgettable memories:

  1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (customized to your family to perform in 2020)
  2. Blue Christmas (customized to your family to perform in 2020)
  3. All I Want For Christmas Is You (customized for your kids to perform in 2020)

5. And finally, the Christmas Gifts.

Following are some Christmas presents to add to your Christmas gifts ideas for the 2020 Christmas party:

  1. Food basket – For the Foodie
  2. Pet portrait – For the Pet Parent
  3. Chocolate basket – For the Chocoholic
  4. Cocktail bottles, shaker, glasses – For the Cocktail Lover
  5. Mug, cookies, new taste of tea or coffee – For the Coffee/ Tea Lover
  6. Charitable Donations

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The holiday season is always so full that it often flys by without us even realizing it. Next thing it’s January and you are in holiday hangover mode. This year certainly presents its own set of challenges, the likes of which most of us have never seen before. While things like social distancing and quarantining add new obstacles to deal with, we are ready for it. And hopefully, after reading this article, you are too. No matter what your Christmas party is going to look like this year, we have given you plenty of options to create a joyful end to 2020.