{"id":790,"date":"2013-11-17T20:02:18","date_gmt":"2013-11-17T20:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barbaraseleganttouchstaffing.com\/blog\/?p=790"},"modified":"2014-11-08T02:13:55","modified_gmt":"2014-11-08T02:13:55","slug":"holly-jolly-christmas-party-ideas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barbaraseleganttouchstaffing.com\/blog\/holly-jolly-christmas-party-ideas-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Holly Jolly Christmas Party Ideas !"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barbaraseleganttouchstaffing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Heather-005.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Heather 005\" src=\"http:\/\/www.barbaraseleganttouchstaffing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Heather-005-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Brunch Drinks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>. 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<p>. Create a menu that might include quiche, or perhaps a strata. Along with that french toast, sausages and some muffins.<\/p>\n<p>. Don&#8217;t forget to put out a tray of your home made holiday cookies, and a fruit tray with some indulgent dessert. Who&#8217;s counting calories its the holidays !<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appetizer party<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>. If you are having a appetizer buffet served as a meal figure about 5 to 6 different appetizers.<\/p>\n<p>. 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<p>. 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<p>. 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<p><strong>Cookie Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>. Hosting a cookie exchange lets you sample all kinds of sweet treats.<\/p>\n<p>. Ask your guests to provide one big batch of cookies so that everyone can sample. Use the rest to exchange with others.<\/p>\n<p>. 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<p>. Have your guests provide their cookie recipe so you have a new cookie to try next year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring a donation for charity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>. Remember those of us who are less fortunate then us and ask your guests to bring donations to your party.<\/p>\n<p>. Have your guests provide canned food or clothing and find a local charity that might be needing some of these items<\/p>\n<p>. Set up a table for donations or a covered box for cash and checks.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Merry Christmas to everyone!<\/p>\n<p>By Barbara Gilleece<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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