HOLIDAY PARTY Must-Haves

Holiday office parties, gatherings with friends and family are just some examples of the many soirees that dot the social schedules of people between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Office parties might be governed by certain organizational protocols, but parties with friends and family come with no such rules. That said, holiday hosts might want to keep their guests’ expectations in mind when planning their gettogethers. The following are some must-have items when hosting holiday parties.

Holiday Foods & beverages

It goes without saying that holiday hosts will be expected to provide food for their guests. But certain foods, such as gingerbread cookies and eggnog can put everyone in the holiday spirit. Eggnog can be made with and/or without alcohol so everyone can enjoy this beloved holiday beverage.

Decorations

Hosts should make an effort to string some holiday decorations before welcoming guests. Hosts can make their Christmas tree the centerpiece of their décor and hang some mistletoe around the house, which also can be adorned with season-specific plants like holly and poinsettias. If kids are attending the party, a kid-friendly decoration station can even be set up to ensure the youngsters have fun also.

music

Utilize iTunes or music streaming services such as Amazon Prime Music or Pandora to ensure that the holiday hits keep coming throughout the party.

games

From a safety perspective, games that engage guests might prevent them from overindulging in alcohol at a time of year when the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration says drunk driving incidents are at their highest. Games in which participants can win holiday-themed prizes might be especially enjoyable.