How To Throw The Perfect Christmas Party
Throw The Perfect Christmas Party. Here at Videojug, party experts are going to show you exactly how to successfully host your own shindig. Watch and listen, then enjoy the party!
Step 1: When
The first thing you should do is set a date for your party. As December moves on you, and everyone else will be more and more busy, booking in early is essential.
Send out invitations at the start of December, or if you prefer invite people over the telephone or by email. Be clear that it's rsvp so you can gauge how many people to expect.
Step 2: Menu
Plan your menu several days in advance. Are you going to have a formal sit down meal, or a more relaxed buffet? Write a shopping list and stick to it. Prepare as much as you can the day before the party, avoiding any last minute panics. Keep things simple and easy - the last thing you will want to be doing is slaving away in the kitchen while you're guests are having a good time
Make sure your guests have plenty to drink. If you plan to serve wine, you should have at least one bottle for every two guests but feel free to add a few more bottles, because it's Christmas!
Step 3: Prepare the party area
Make sure the area you are planning to hold your party is relatively clean and tidy. Remove any items that you are worried might get broken or in the way, and remember to put out plenty of chairs.
Decorations are always a good idea. It needn't be something expensive or time consuming - a few strings of fairy lights instantly create a festive atmosphere. Bowls of nuts, oranges and brightly coloured sweets also look great and double up as snacks.
As an intriguing twist, arrange a few toys or crackers half hidden around the room. These can be incorporated into a party game later on, or can simply be to entertain children - and big kids.
Step 4: Welcome your guest
Greet your guests at the door. Take their coats and see them through to the party area. Make introductions if your guests are not acquainted with each other and start off the conversation. Delegate arranging drinks to one of your guests, if someone is particularly shy this will be a great job for them as it's a real ice breaker.
Step 5: Music
This is essential in setting the mood. Have a few CDs at the ready but don't play them too loudly, people will want to be able to talk.
Step 6: Games
Charades or another lively game is always popular at family get togethers, whereas a more adult game will be suitable at a sophisticated get-together. Have plenty of pens, scraps of paper and balloons at the ready just in case.
Step 7: Have fun
Being the host people will look at you to set the mood. If you are looking stressed they won't relax. Similarly if you lead the way in having fun - they will follow
Merry Christmas
