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Meri Meri "Merry and Bright" Christmas Gift Tags, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Cavallini Vintage Christmas Gift Tags, on Amazon

Invite four or five women friends over to keep each other company as you wrap gifts. Encourage friends to bring their gifts, paper and supplies; but also provide some pretty paper, ribbons, bows, tape and scissors for guests. Snack and nibble as you all spread out on your dining room table or in your living room. Play festive Christmas music or a holiday movie in the background to entertain you as you work and chat.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Martha Stewart Santa Cookie Jar, on Amazon

Christmas Gift Appetizer Plates, from Pier 1 Imports

Diamond and Snowflake Angels, from Pier 1 Imports

CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING PARTY INSPIRATION:

Santa's Sweet Shop, at Hostess With the Mostess

Gift Wrapping with Fabric, from The Party Dress

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Buy "All I Want for Christmas" MP3 by the Puppini Sisters on Amazon for 99 Cents

Buy Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" MP3 on Amazon

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, by Andy Williams, on YouTube

Buy Andy Williams' "It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" MP3 on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Cauliflower Feta Fritters with Pomegranate Recipe, from Smitten Kitchen

Spinach Dip Wreath Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Mini Spinach Puffs Recipe, from Keep It Skinny

Caprese Wreath Recipe, from Veggie Wala

Roasted Cinnamon Pear Bruschetta Recipe, from How Sweet it Is

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Creamy Eggnog Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Cranberry Wassail Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Rosy Cranberry Cider Recipe, from Martha Stewart

Candy Cane Milkshake Recipe, from Dashing Dish

The Holiday Mischief Maker Drink Recipe, from What to Drink

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Serve a homemade minestrone soup, or a hearty potato leek soup.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Stacked Gift Cookies Recipe, from The Sweet Adventures of Sugar Belle

Peppermint Mocha Blossom Cookies Recipe, from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody

Peppermint Ice Cream Cake Recipe, from Hostess With the Mostess

Christmas Present Box Macarons, from Raspberri Cupcakes

Eggnog Panna Cotta with Sugared Cranberries, from Linguine and Dirty Martinis

BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:

The Art of Gift Wrapping, on Amazon