10 Christmas Party Themes You Haven’t Thought of Yet

It seems like every holiday party you go to always has the same theme: Ugly Christmas Sweaters. Well, since we, along with what we assume to be everyone else, are tired of going to 10 of the same themed parties in one month. Because of this we have 10 party ideas to make your party stand out this holiday season.

1. Reverse Christmas in July
2. Holiday movie marathon
3. Marshmallow roast
4. Pet holiday party
5. Cherry cocktail potluck
6. Christmas carol karaoke night
7. Gingerbread house decorating competition
8. Christmukka party
9. Christmas cast-off gift exchange
10.12 days of appetizers party

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REVERSE CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Christmas in July is a time-honored mid-summer party favorite. In the summer’s hottest month, people pretend it’s Christmas—complete with a tree, gift exchange, and hearty meal. Well, turn the tables on this tradition with a beach-themed romp in the dead of winter. Beach balls, mojitos, everyone’s favorite Christmas with the Beach Boys album, and ample sunscreen are a must.

HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHON

Because TBH you would have been searching for holiday movies on Netflix anyways, so why not have a holiday film fest? Just keep it to less than five to avoid merry movie fatigue. And if just watching hours of movies isn’t exciting enough for you or your couch guests, add some action with a drinking game. Take a shot whenever someone says “Christmas spirit” or whenever anyone in Santa garb is on screen.

MARSHMALLOW ROAST

Roasting marshmallows around a campfire (or a crackling fireplace) is the best. Just stock up on chocolate bars and graham crackers for s’mores…and some peppermint schnapps to wash ’em down. Spend the night getting roasted and toasted.

PET HOLIDAY PARTY

Because cats and dogs like nothing more than to be dressed up (as you can clearly see from how happy this cat looks), why not throw a party just for them and their adorable outfits? Imagine: a gathering with multiple puppies dressed in Santa hats. If that’s not Christmas joy, we don’t know what is. Bonus points if you can construct a makeshift photo area complete with an instant camera so that you and your friends can take holiday-themed, squee-worthy photos with fluffy. They can always use the photos for next year’s Xmas card.