Ornament Exchange Party (Day 16)

I always think that you should celebrate the holidays with a fun party that your guests will enjoy and remember.  Having a Christmas ornament exchange party allows your guests the opportunity to give as well as receive a gift.  You probably have heard of an ornament exchange party however, I am adding a twist.

Ask all your guest to bring a wrapped ornament.  If you want to set a price limit you can.  As your guests start to arrive their ornament is numbered and a random number is given to the guest.  When its time for the exchange the guest with the #1 chooses the gift that is labeled #1 and opens it immediately; the guest with the #2 can choose the ornament labeled #2 or they can steal the first ornament forcing that person to choose another ornament.  This sequence goes on until everyone has an ornament.

If you choose you can set a limit as to the number of times a gift exchanges hands or you do not have to use the number system at all.  You can have your guest just put their ornaments under the tree; when the exchange begins everyone can choose an ornament making sure not to select their own.

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Using Your Leftover Christmas Ornaments (Day 14)

Finally, something to do with those leftover Christmas ornaments.  Using the extras to decorate other rooms in your house can be fun, creative, and festive.

Use some of your leftover ribbon to hang your ornaments from a chandelier, 

hang in your window, or even from your ceiling. 

Your extra ornaments will work well as your centerpiece for your 

dinner table or any table in your home.

There are many uses for your leftover ornaments.  It's the holidays, be creative.

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Tree Trimming Party (Day 2)

Most of us have attended a tree trimming party at one time or another.  I have found them to be fun, and the tree gets trimmed in no time at all leaving the remaining time for partying.

There is little preparation needed as the focus is on trimming the tree.  You can start with a bare tree or have the lights on your tree before your guests arrive.  Choose one area and spread out your ornaments, garland, tinsel, lights, etc. making it easy for your guest to pick from.  

Buffet style would be perfect for this event.  Your guests can break when they want, grab a snack and return without problems.  It's always nice to have a holiday drink ready and waiting, your choice of alcohol or not (I say both).  Eggnog, cider, and hot chocolate are my faves   A nice choice of Christmas music playing on the Ipod is a must.

All in all a tree trimming party is an easy way to get family and friends together for lots of laughter, good times, and all on a low budget.  Oh, I almost forgot, don't forget to take photos.  Happy Holidays.  

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