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Meri Meri Nutcracker Cake Stand, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Meri Meri "Merry and Bright" Christmas Crackers, on Amazon

Invite all your friends to stop by from say noon through ten during your holiday open house. Keep coffee on and hot water for tea; put appetizers in the oven every couple hours; keep snacks and desserts out, freshening your table every few hours. Make cocktails as guests arrive, and perhaps have a punchbowl available.

Invite guests to stop by and visit, pick up any presents you might have for them, sit and relax and enjoy a festive party. Keep fun Christmas movies playing on one of your televisions, but have the sound down low so people can still visit easily and hear each other. Set out bowls of Christmas crackers and invite guests to pop one open and wear the silly paper crown.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Red Ribbon Salad Plate, from Pier 1 Imports

Santa Claus Teapot, on eBay

Kim Seybert Red Holiday Placemats, from Neiman Marcus

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE PARTY INSPIRATION:

A Holiday Gathering, from Things That Inspire

Elf Party, from The Party Dress

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY FRAGRANCE:

Peppermint Candle, from Williams-Sonoma

Peppermint Hand Soap and Lotion, from Williams-Sonoma

Votivo Christmas Sage Candle, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Christmas with Weezer CD, on Amazon

Now That's What I Call Christmas CD, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Lemon Basil Tree Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Olive and Goat Cheese Turnovers Recipe, from Chez Us

Pesto Palmiers Recipe, from Books-n-Cooks

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Candy Cane Lane Vodka Cocktail Recipe, from Lushworthy

Chandon Fizz Drink Recipe, from Marie Claire

Santa's Hat Cocktail, from Shes Daily

Cranberry Liqueur Recipe, from Gourmet Magazine

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Walnut, Goat Cheese and Wild Rocket Salad Recipe, from Something Scrumptious

Potato Tart with Bacon, Gruyere and Rosemary Recipe from Fifteen Spatulas

Potato Christmas Trees Recipe, from The Kitchn

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Holiday House Cookies Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Christmas Shortbread Wreaths Recipe, from Taste of Home

Christmas Truffles Recipe, from Tidy Mom

Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe, from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody

Cranberry Ice Recipe, from MyRecipes.com

Christmas Petit Fours Recipe, from I am Baker

BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:

Bake Me, I'm Yours Christmas, on Amazon

Cool Holiday Food Art, on Amazon

Christmastime Treats, on Amazon