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Gilded Pinecone Wreath, from Pier 1 Imports

CHRISTMAS CHARITY PARTY ACTIVITY:

Invite six or seven friends over to help work on a charity project you all agree on. You might be knitting holiday-themed baby caps and booties for a local hospital; stuffing charity Christmas stockings for foster children; organizing a food drive for a food bank; or working together on some other related assistance. Be sure to let your guests know the party's theme well ahead of time so they can bring any needed supplies.

Feed your workers but make sure they have plenty of time to get work done too! Because of this, I don't recommend a sit down meal.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Joy Mug, from Crate and Barrel

Joy Platter, from Crate and Barrel

CHRISTMAS PARTY FRAGRANCE:

Peppermint Creme Candles, from Pier 1

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Silent Night, by Bing Crosby, on YouTube

Buy Bing Crosby's "Silent Night" MP3 on Amazon

The Christmas Waltz, by Frank Sinatra, on YouTube

Buy Frank Sinatra's "The Christmas Waltz" MP3 on Amazon for 99 Cents

Buy Nancy Wilson's "The Christmas Waltz" MP3 on Amazon for 99 Cents

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Reindeer Cheese Appetizer Recipe, from Big Bear's Wife

Chevre and Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini Recipe, from Annie's Eats

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Christmas Glow Punch Recipe, from Taste of Home

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Curried Apple Soup, from Little Toast

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Eggnog Cupcakes Recipe, from Dashing Dish

Cranberry Eggnog Coffee Cake Recipe, from Hungry Girl Por Vida

Cranberry Almond Bark Shortbread Recipe, from Bakingdom

BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANNING:

Holiday Snacks and Appetizers Cookbook, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY INSPIRATION:

Baking Up Holiday Cheer, by Annie's Eats