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Vintage Inspired Snowman Apron, from Sur la Table

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Retro Aluminum Tumblers, on Amazon

Invite ten to twenty adults over for a retro-styled Christmas cocktail party. Encourage guests to dress in vintage 1940s or 1950s costumes if you're into that sort of fun. Serve retro themed foods, play vintage Christmas songs, and offer a couple retro activities (stringing popcorn for the tree for example).

RETRO CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Nutcracker Napkins from Michel Design Works, on Amazon

Paper Holly Garland Kit, from Paper Source

Meri Meri "Merry and Bright" Garland, on Amazon

Ribbon Icicle Ornaments, from Crate and Barrel

Retro Glitter Glass Ornament, from Pottery Barn

RETRO CHRISTMAS PARTY INSPIRATION:

A Retro Peacock Christmas, from Hostess with the Mostess

Santa Dining Table, from The Partiologist

RETRO CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

"Santa Claus is Comin to Town" by Bing Crosby, on YouTube

Buy Bing Crosby's "Santa Claus is Comin to Town" MP3 on Amazon

Buy Andy Williams' "Happy Holiday" MP3 on Amazon

Buy "Blue Christmas" MP3 by Elvis Presley on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Christmas Candle Cheese Spread Recipe, from Taste of Home

Spicy Sausage and Fresh Herb-Stuffed Mushroom Caps Recipe, from The Luna Cafe

Cranberry Congealed Salad, from MyRecipes

Festive Ham and Cheese Wreath Recipe, from Betty Crocker

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

The Tom and Jerry Cocktail Recipe, from Science of Drink

Hot Buttered Rye Recipe, from MyRecipes.com

Apple Pie Spiced Cider Recipe, from Martha Stewart

Mulled Wine Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Poinsettia Punch Recipe, from Saveur

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Goat Cheese and Rosemary Fondue Recipe, from Heather Christo

Confetti Potatoes with Pearl Onions Recipe, from The Kitchn

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Poinsettia Cheesecake Squares Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Butterscotch Gingerbread Recipe, from Distracted Homemaker

Lime-Glazed Coconut Snowball Cookies, from Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Candy Cane Cake Recipe, from MyRecipes

Santa Hat Cupcakes Recipe, from With Sprinkles on Top

BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:

The Twelve Knits of Christmas, on Amazon

Have Yourself A Very Vintage Christmas, on Amazon

RELATED LINKS:

73 Vintage Aluminum Christmas Trees (Retro Renovation)

Vintage Christmas LPs for Your Holiday Party (Modern Retro Woman)

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Montecito Silver Glassware, from Z Gallerie

Candy Cane Shot Glasses, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Jeweled Glass Cocktail Shakers, from Pottery Barn

Invite twenty or more friends over for a Christmas holiday cocktail party. Play festive music; light candles; have a classic holiday movie playing silently on your televisions; and create a small dance floor if you have the room and inclination.

CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY DECORATIONS:

Red Spiral Stemware, from Pier 1 Imports

Candy Cane Cocktail Glasses, from Cost Plus World Market

CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY INSPIRATION:

Christmas Dessert Table, from One Fab Day

Mix and Mingle Party, by The Party Dress

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Martinis and Mistletoe CD, on Amazon

Christmas Cocktails Ultralounge CD, on Amazon

Buy the Puppini Sisters' "Let it Snow" MP3 on Amazon for 99 Cents

Buy "Here Comes Santa Claus" MP3 by the Puppini Sisters on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Christmas Tree Veggie Appetizer with White Bean and Lemon Hummus, from Doctor Yum

Fried Stuffed Olives Recipe, from Half Hour Meals

Potato Bites Recipe, from My Baking Addiction

Bite Sized Baked Brie Recipe, from Joy the Baker

Beets on Crostini Recipe, from The Kitchn

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Spiced Pear Margarita Recipe, from The Kitchn

Holiday Cosmo Recipe, from MyRecipes.com

Royal Pomme Punch Recipe, from Marie Claire

Cherry Frost Cocktail Recipe, from MyRecipes.com

Serve cocktails flavored with Amaretti syrups: Peppermint, Eggnog and Gingerbread.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe, from Cupcakes Garden

Candy Cane Truffles Recipe, from Hungry Girl Por Vida

Snowflake Sugar Cookie Recipe, from Cake and Allie

Orange Gingerbread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe, from Joy the Baker

BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:

Holiday Shots: Christmas Concoctions That Will Really Get You in the Holiday Mood, on Amazon

RELATED LINKS:

Christmas Party Cocktail Menu (Professor Cocktail)

Festive Christmas Cocktails (Cooking Light)

Five Classic Christmas CocktailS (Home2Cook)

Fun, Festive Christmas Cocktails (Country Living)