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Pacifica "Creme de Menthe" Soy Candle, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Christmas Karaoke Party Pack, on Amazon

Invite five or six adult friends over for an evening of holiday karaoke. That's a good number to stick to - too few and everybody becomes too shy to sing; too many and nobody gets a chance to participate. Serve easy finger snacks and nibbles, plus plenty of beverages to bolster courage and keep your singers' voices strong.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Red Candleholder, from Crate and Barrel

Candy Cane Pillar Candles, from Sur la Table

Champagne Gold Mercury Glass Hurricane Holders, from Cost Plus World Market

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Christmas Party Tyme Singalong Karaoke CD, on Amazon

Buy Brenda Lee's "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree" MP3 on Amazon

Jingle Bell Rock, by Bobby Helms, on YouTube

Buy "Jingle Bell Rock" MP3 by Bobby Helms on Amazon

Buy "Jingle Bell Rock" MP3 by Brenda Lee, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Christmas Tree-Shaped Cheese Ball Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Festive Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Cream Cheese Dip, from Sweet Caroline's Cooking

Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer, from Martha Stewart

Christmas Party Starters: 12 Bite Size Appetizers (Pink Petunia Pearl)

Quick Christmas Appetizers (Ladies with Bottle)

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Snowflake Cocktail Recipe, from Cocktails 365

Drambuie White Nail Cocktail, from The Kitchn

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Christmas Croquembouche, from Lululu at Home

Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe, from Heather Christo

Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies Recipe, from Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Snowball Cookies Recipe, from Lululu at Home

Gingerbread Truffle Pops Recipe, from Dashing Dish

Five Minute Fudge Wreath Recipe, from Rachael Ray Magazine

CHRISTMAS PARTY INSPIRATION:

Merry, Modern and Bright Holiday Party, from Hostess With the Mostess

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Funko "Hermey the Elf" Plushie, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Christmas Classics Blu-Ray Gift Set, on Amazon

Invite five or six friends over to watch a classic Christmas movie or two. Serve finger foods and tempting desserts, plus plenty of beverages.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Santa Tealight Holder, from Pier 1 Imports

Holiday Dot Beverage Napkins, from Crate and Barrel

Snowflake Ramekin, from Crate and Barrel

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, by Enya, on YouTube

I Wish You a Merry Christmas, by Bing Crosby, on YouTube

Buy "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" MP3 by Perry Como on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta Recipe, from Taste of Home

Enchilada Cups Recipe, from Lamberts Lately

Holiday Appetizer Wreath Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Leek Tart Recipe, from Martha Stewart

Pita Tree Appetizers Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Nana's Molasses Popcorn Balls (Instructables)

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Cranberry Rosemary Garnet Punch Recipe, from Gourmet

Hot Buttered Rum Recipe, from Martha Stewart

Raspberry Cordial Recipe, from Cocktails 365

CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY ENTREES:

Candy Cane Chex Mix Recipe, from Heather Christo

Snowflake Popcorn Recipe, from Betty Crocker

CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY DESSERTS:

Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies Recipe, from Barbara Bakes

Holly Leaf Cookies Recipe, from The Sweet Adventures of Sugar Belle

Peppermint Brownie Trifle Recipe, from Dashing Dish

Popcorn Bucket Cake Recipe, from Erica's Sweet Tooth

Fruit Mince Pie Pops Recipe, from Raspberri Cupcakes

Maple Cranberry Cookies (Modern Mrs. Cleaver)

BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:

"Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas," on Amazon

The Christmas TV Special Companion, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY INSPIRATION:

Candy Christmas and Hot Cocoa Bar, from Hostess With the Mostess

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Wilton Elegant White Cupcake Stand, on Amazon

WINTER WONDERLAND THEME PARTY:

Snowflake Candleholder, from Crate and Barrel

Cast a wintry white spell over your home and your party. Decorate with lavish silver, white, and crystal decorations. Avoid or remove anything too colorful, anything gold, or anything that isn't sparkly. Serve white foods and beverages, plus icy cold desserts. This party is about chill, celebrating frost, and welcoming winter's cold embrace.

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Snowflake Pillow, from Pier 1 Imports

This is ideal for a themed dinner party, or a comforting bread-and-soup meal after an evening hike through snowy woods. If your friends are outdoorsy, invite them to a snowy bonfire, a winter walk, a touristy sleigh ride, a Christmas tree farm activity, or even just building snow creatures on your front lawn.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Snowflake Placemat, from Crate and Barrel

Whimsy Collection, from Z Gallerie

WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY INSPIRATION:

White Wonderland Christmas Party, from Bird's Party Blog

White Christmas
Party Menu, from Bird's Party Blog

WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY FRAGRANCE:

Joie de Noel Candle by Votivo, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney's "Silver Bells" on YouTube

Buy "Silver Bells" MP3 by Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, on Amazon

Buy the Puppini Sisters' "White Christmas" MP3 on Amazon for 99 Cents

Winter Wonderland, by Bing Crosby, on YouTube

Buy Bing Crosby's "Winter Wonderland" MP3 on Amazon for 99 cents

Winter Wonderland, by Dean Martin, on YouTube

Buy "Winter Wonderland" MP3 by Dean Martin on Amazon for 99 cents

Winter Wonderland, by Ella Fitzgerald, on YouTube

Buy "Winter Wonderland" MP3 by Ella Fitzgerald for 99 cents on Amazon

Buy the Puppini Sisters "Winter Wonderland" MP3 on Amazon for 99 Cents

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Parmesan, Gruyere and Thyme Puff Pastry Twists Recipe, from Pardon My Crumbs

Serve white crackers with white cheeses; white ranch dip with white crudites.

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Warm Vanilla Cider Recipe, from Martha Stewart

Santa's Whiskers Recipe, from Rum Dood

Peppermint White Russians, from Cake and Allie

Winter Wonderland Martini Recipe, from What to Drink

CHRISTMAS WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY ENTREES:

Turkey and White Bean Soup Recipe, from Small Wallet Big Appetite

Serve white foods such as mashed potatoes.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Christmas Snowball Cakes Recipe, from Barbara Bakes

Rum Cakes Recipe, from Baker's Royale

Let it Snow Cupcakes Recipe, from Cupcakes Garden

White Christmas Cupcakes Recipe, from MyRecipes.com

Snowflake Sugar Cookies, by Bakers Royale

Sparkly Winter Cake Recipe, from Bakingdom

Sugar Cookies Recipe, from Chocolate and Carrots

White Chocolate Swans, from Chocolate.com

Snowflake Pretzels, from Crate and Barrel

RELATED LINKS:

Unlock the Spirit of the Holidays (The Party Dress)

White Christmas Cocktail Party Preview (Desert Girls Vintage)

Winter Confections (The Party Dress)