Christmas Party Ideas
We have Christmas party ideas to ensure your guests are extra jolly during the most wonderful time of the year. From cheese balls to bacon-wrapped dates, to DIY party decorations, handmade garlands, place cards, and wreaths for your holiday party. We also have eggnog and sugar cookie recipes to finish off the night.
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19 Answers to Your Most Common Holiday Party Etiquette Questions
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How to Set a Formal Dinner Table, According to Etiquette Experts
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12 Essentials That Will Help You Host a Martha-Approved Christmas Party
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How to Host a Cookie Swap, the Sweetest of All Holiday Parties
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31 Days of Christmas Activities to Make Your December Even More Festive
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How to Plan a Cookie Decorating Party, According to a Baker Who Hosts One Every Year
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20 Christmas Games for a Very Merry Party—Whether You're Hosting Kids, Adults, or the Whole Family
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Cheers! Toast the Season With These Christmas Martini Recipes
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Think Beyond Cheese and Charcuterie: These Creative Food Boards Are Your Answer to Easy Holiday Entertaining
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10 Christmas Party Themes That Are Festive but Fresh
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Let Our Easy, Abridged Take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes Inspire Your Christmas Eve Dinner Menu
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35 Make-Ahead Holiday Dishes for Stress-Free Entertaining
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A Holiday Grazing Board Is the Best Way to Feed a Crowd—and Get the Party Started
12 Christmas Table Setting Ideas That Will Enchant Your Guests
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15 Centerpiece Ideas That Bring a Festive Touch to Your Holiday Table
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How to Decorate With Holiday Greenery and Keep It Fresh All Season Long
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From Cocktails and Bites to Main Courses and Desserts, These Are Our Best Recipes to Make for Holiday Parties
Seafood Linguine
Kransekake
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15 Christmas Garlands That Will Deck Your Halls—and Mantels and Walls—in Merry Style
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Four Simple Ways to Get Your Guests to Go All Out for Your Themed Holiday Party
Marshmallow Fudge
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Expert Party Planners Share Their Five Best Tips for Hosting a Christmas Celebration
Broiled Oysters
Cloud Cake
Potatoes Anna
Sausage-Cheddar Balls
Spiced Nuts
Warm Cider and Rum Punch
Hot Spinach Dip
Candy Cane Cocktail
Sauteed Pork Cutlets
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Baked Brie with Pecans
Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
Roast Goose
Fennel and Orange Salad
Chewy Molasses-Spice Cookies
Spice-Infused Simple Syrup
Pavlova Wreath
Oatmeal Cookies
Basic Bark
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Pork Wellington With Prosciutto and Spinach-Mushroom Stuffing
Salmon-and-Mashed-Potato Croquettes
Cranberry Mule
Rum Balls
Checkerboard Cookies
Snickerdoodles
Chocolate-and-Vanilla Pudding Cake
Stuffed Turkey Breast
Whole-Grain Skillet Cornbread
Mulled White Wine
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Decorating With Candlesticks
Pork Rib Roast with Apples, Fennel, and Potatoes
German Spice Cookies (Pfeffernusse)
Gingerbread For Houses
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Frisée Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
Pernod-Bourbon Spritz
Mulled Wine
Cherry-Cinnamon Liqueur