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Meri Meri "Tis the Season" Christmas Tree Centerpiece, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Magenta Striped Ornament, from Pottery Barn

Invite five or six adult friends over to help you decorate your Christmas tree. Set out big bowls of your ornaments and garlands for them to choose from. Reserve the star or your tree topper for yourself or your spouse/partner to put on the tree at the very end. Serve your guests snacks and appetizers to nibble on as they work; then serve dessert after the tree is finished. Skip a fancy sit down meal as this is a weeknight party.

CHRISTMAS TREE TRIMMING PARTY DECORATIONS:

Green Christmas Tree Candle, from Sur la Table

Beaded Plaid Pillar Candles, from Pottery Barn

CHRISTMAS PARTY FRAGRANCE:

Fresh Balsam Candle, from Bath and Body Works

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Bing Crosby's "Deck the Halls" on YouTube

Buy Bing Crosby's "Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly" MP3 on Amazon

Buy Danny Kaye's "Deck the Halls" MP3 on Amazon

Buy "Deck the Hall" MP3 by Nate King Cole on Amazon

O Christmas Tree, by Aretha Franklin, on YouTube

Buy "O Christmas Tree" MP3 by Aretha Franklin on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Pesto Pinwheels Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Vegetable Christmas Tree Recipe, from Taste of Home

Christmas Tree Rolls Recipe, from Taste of Home

Slow Cooker Meatballs with Orange Marmalade Recipe, from The Chic Life

Fried Mozzarella Recipe, from Martha Stewart

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Merry Berry Christmas Drink Recipe, from MyRecipes.com

Warm Spiced Cran-Pom Toddies, from MyRecipes

Tinsel Bellini Cocktail Recipe, from Marie Claire

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Christmas Tree Sandwiches Recipe, from Taste of Home

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Peppermint Candy Tarts Recipe, from betty Crocker

Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe, from The Picky Cook

Green Tea Christmas Tree Cookies, from Diamonds for Dessert

Five Minute Fudge Wreath Recipe, by Tidy Mom

BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANNING:

Creative Christmas Tree Decorations, on Amazon

Inventing the Christmas Tree, on Amazon

101 Tree Trimming Ideas Book, on Amazon

RELATED LINKS:

Plan a Tree-Trimming Party (Entertaining.About.com)