{"id":1703,"date":"2014-12-01T12:30:17","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T12:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barbaraseleganttouchstaffing.com\/blog\/?p=1703"},"modified":"2014-12-01T12:30:17","modified_gmt":"2014-12-01T12:30:17","slug":"holly-jolly-christmas-party-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barbaraseleganttouchstaffing.com\/blog\/holly-jolly-christmas-party-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Holly Jolly christmas party ideas !"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Heather<\/a><\/p>\n

The holiday season has arrived. Santa Claus, sleigh rides in the snow , cuddling close next to a fire with a cup of hot chocolate. Fond memories of Christmas with our families. Our lives have become so busy these days I think many of us have lost the feeling of Christmas. Instead of buying gifts why not make something your loved one might treasure. Volunteer at a shelter to help those less fortunate. They say their is a reason for the season lets not forget that. Lets try to put aside our family differences and love one another this holiday season.<\/p>\n

Holiday Brunch Drinks.<\/p>\n

. Provide a holiday spiked punch or mimosas for your guests. Along with a few non-alcoholic drinks such as coffee, fresh juices ,or smoothies.<\/p>\n

. Create a menu that might include quiche, or perhaps a strata. Along with that french toast, sausages and some muffins.<\/p>\n

. Don\u2019t forget to put out a tray of your home made holiday cookies, and a fruit tray with some indulgent dessert. Who\u2019s counting calories its the holidays !<\/p>\n

Appetizer party<\/p>\n

. If you are having a appetizer buffet served as a meal figure about 5 to 6 different appetizers.<\/p>\n

. Mix it up and do a few hot items along with some cold. Plan on providing around eight to nine pieces per person.<\/p>\n

. Look for some appetizers that can be make ahead of time. A simple a vegetable platter, cubed sausage , cheese and meatballs are easy to make and cut down time spent your kitchen.<\/p>\n

. Consider making up place cards for each of your food items. People are inclined to eat something when they know what it is.<\/p>\n

Cookie Exchange<\/p>\n

. Hosting a cookie exchange lets you sample all kinds of sweet treats.<\/p>\n

. Ask your guests to provide one big batch of cookies so that everyone can sample. Use the rest to exchange with others.<\/p>\n

. Provide coffee and some cold milk for drinking . Set out gift bags or cookie tins so that your guests can take home their cookies.<\/p>\n

. Have your guests provide their cookie recipe so you have a new cookie to try next year.<\/p>\n

Bring a donation for charity<\/p>\n

. Remember those of us who are less fortunate then us and ask your guests to bring donations to your party.<\/p>\n

. Have your guests provide canned food or clothing and find a local charity that might be needing some of these items<\/p>\n

. Set up a table for donations or a covered box for cash and checks.<\/p>\n

The holidays can be a stressful time for all of us. These are just a few ways to create a simple Christmas event.<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas to everyone!<\/p>\n

By Barbara Gilleece
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