If your tyke’s got a sweet tooth, why not call for his/her best buddies over for an afternoon cookie decorating occasion? Not only will they have heaps of merriment piling on the colored frostings and candy ornamentations, they will have a blast sampling one another’s creations! You might just begin a new tradition. Add even more cheerfulness to the occasion time of year with festive cookies. What would Christmas Eve be sans biscuits and milk for Santa? Step it up this December 24th with a couple of treats for Santa’s crew like “No Bake” Elf Ball Snacks, Reindeer Treats, Christmas Caramel Corn, and Gingerbread Santa Biscuits to make for a happy, happy Christmas Eve!
As invitees leave, give them a small present to remember the occasion. Sending guests home with a fete souvenir may appear tricky on a budget particularly if the guest list is extensive. You don’t have to drop a lot, nonetheless, to make them happy. If possible, stay with your colour scheme, and wrap dollar store purchases, hand-crafted presents or baked commodities like Christmas treats in pleasant paper linked with a pretty bow. Sometimes the packaging is just as pleasant as what is inside. Get in the spirit of giving by demanding fete guests to participate in an ornament exchange. Ask people to bring a homemade ornament for Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree. In addition to their ornament, send your guests home with Christmas cupcakes as a cheap, yet festive favor that they’re sure to relish.
Too often the true significance of Christmas gets swallowed under credit card receipts, tension of occasion parties and family tiffs. Many think of Christmas as a time for Santa Clause, Christmas tree ornaments, and tinsel, but Christmas is such a special holiday. It’s recognized by so many different cultures that you can be sure to find it celebrated, in some way, irrespective where you are in the world. If you give an annual Christmas party? Why not make it for a worthy cause by adding an element of giving. If you go this path, insure it is clear on the invite what guests should expect and that donations go to charity.
