The holidays always bring about parties. So, why not have a functional party? Invite family and friends over for holiday decorating and a tree trimming party.

It is often difficult to find time to get together with family and friends during the holidays. We tend to stay very busy with all the other seasonal things that need to be done. Between shopping, baking, wrapping, and chauffeuring the kids around, there just doesn’t seem to be much time left. But, you can have a great time trimming the tree by inviting friends and family over to help. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the lighter side of the season, while getting help with holiday decorating.

Having a great time while getting help with your holiday decorating is an excellent idea. Because there is no such thing as a perfect Christmas tree, you might as well turn everyone loose and have a party making seasonal decorations.

Prepare the tree
Of course, the first thing you need to do is make sure your tree is set in the stand correctly and skirted. Find some of your favorite Christmas music and if you have a fireplace, light a fire to help set the mood. Candles and votives provide a soft glow and sense of warmth if you don’t have a fireplace. Set up a buffet with foods that are easy to eat while being active, such as trimming the tree or helping the kids.

Schedule the event
Tree trimming parties work great in the afternoon or evenings, just be sure to indicate on your invitations what you intend to serve so guests can plan accordingly. The holidays are famous for sweet treats, so cookies and other goodies are a good choice. Be sure to serve plenty of hot drinks and egg nog, and provide juices for the kids. Appetizers work alongside cookies and other goodies nicely, and offer guests an alternative once they’ve filled up on sweets. If you choose to do it on a weekend, a brunch with bagels, muffins, fresh fruit and a breakfast casserole or two would work great. An afternoon chili and stew buffet would also be easy to prepare and quick to clean up.

Prepare the decorating areas
You can choose to have guests hang ornaments you already have, or you can provide materials for guests to make their own ornaments. If there are small children in attendance, be sure to provide age-appropriate materials for them to construct their own decorations. Add a festive touch and protect the craft area at the same time by covering the surfaces in holiday wrapping paper.

Personalize the ornaments
Help your guests truly feel a part of this holiday event and have them sign and date the ornaments that they make. They will better understand how appreciative you are of their involvement with the holiday decorating knowing that you will use the personalized ornaments for years to come.

Thank you gift
Another idea for your holiday decorating party is to provide enough material so your guests can also make an ornament to take home with them as a souvenir. Whether or not there will be children present, you can set up a table for guests to make their own ornaments to take home as a party favor. Simply choose the craft based on the age and craftiness of your participants. In another area, you might also provide beads or popcorn and cranberries for guests to string.

What an idea. Throw a tree trimming party and receive help with your holiday decorating. Everyone will have a good time, while you get help decorating the house for the holidays.

Author & Editor aThankYouGift.com : Willam Goodall
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