Feeling Festive: How to Host a Magical Christmas Party

As Father Christmas starts polishing his sleigh and we hear the distant sound of jingling bells as his reindeers stir, it must be time to start planning your festive celebration.

Hosting a merry Christmas party needn't be a bauble-ache. That's why we've made a list, which you can check twice...

Step 1: Decorate your space

It might be tricky knowing when to decorate for Christmas - but really it’s never too early!

Create the perfect Christmas scene in your home with our huge range of Christmas decorations.

From wreaths to bunting and lights to balloons, Party Pieces has something to suit every taste and create a joyful festive atmosphere in your home this year.

Top tip: Foliage is a great way to instantly transform your space into the home of festive abundance. Hang a wreath on your front door to immediately set the tone of Christmas spirit as guests enter.

Step 2: Dress your table

The Christmas table is where guests gather to eat, drink and be merry!

So, it’s important to make sure the tableware reflects that festive spirit. Dine in luxury with showstopping festive centrepieces, candles, plates, lighting and more. Don’t forget placeholders and crackers for the finishing touches!

Get all your table decorations sorted quickly and easily, with a great-value Christmas table party bundle.

It includes 20 gold foiled napkins, 6 fill-your-own crackers, gold table confetti, and Christmas pudding-themed place cards with food picks - all for £20.99!

Top tip: Having a centrepiece will tie your entire festive tableware together. A foliage or candle centrepiece is a great finishing touch.

Step 3: Look the part

Get Christmas photo-ready with our array of fun novelty dress-up! Whether you want silly Santa masks or a suitably bright and fun festive flashing rainbow necklace, we have amazing accessories to suit all tastes.

Capture the moment with a whole ho-ho-host of Christmas photo props, for only £3.99!

Top tip: For a great Christmas photo, it’s best if everyone sticks to a similar colour palette. So, for festive dress-up, make sure you pick a theme first! Take it to the next level with a snazzy snow globe photo booth frame for only £16.99.

Step 4: Festive fun and gleeful games

Entertain guests with fun Christmas games and activities.

Whether it’s a puzzle for the kids or a game of "Santa Clues" charades (just £9.99) for everyone, make sure your Christmas party has lots of. festive activities planned.

Don't forget, drinking mulled wine and dancing to your favourite music counts as a grown-up Christmas activity, too! 

Top tip: Playing games is a great way to get everyone involved and out of their shell at parties.

Step 5: Make magical memories

Your hosting skills are unmatched and you’re in the middle of throwing the best Christmas party ever!

Don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy yourself and relax.

Make sure you snap some photo memories of your festivities and share them with us on Instagram! (@partypieces)

Just follow these simple steps and YULE be sure to have a CRACKING Christmas party!

Don't forget, you can enjoy next-working-day delivery on items ordered before 3pm on Friday. That means you can get your festive celebration started in no time!

By Ben Shahrabi

Image credits: Party Pieces, wayhomestudio on Freepik, gpointstudio on Freepik and Freepik.

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