Saturday, December 6, 2014

Christmas Party 6: Christmas Movie Party #1


The Original Christmas Classics DVD, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:



National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation DVD, just $8.08 on Amazon

Invite friends over for a casual relaxed evening of festive Christmas movie viewing. Everyone can lounge, enjoy snacks and beverages, and get into the holiday spirit.

Plan to show two movies. Begin the party early enough in the day to allow time for two feature films, as well as a half hour at the start of the party for socializing, and a half hour intermission between.

Wilton Snowflake Baking Cups, on Amazon

To make the party run more smoothly, announce the movies ahead of time. That way you and your guests don't sit around wasting time debating which movie to show. Guests should feel free to drop by for the movie they prefer to see, and leave if they aren't interested in the second film.

CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY DECORATIONS:


Funko "Rudolph" Plushie, on Amazon


Tree Candle, from Crate and Barrel

CHRISTMAS MOVIES:



A Charlie Brown Christmas DVD, on Amazon

Show holiday comedies for adults (such as Four Christmases, Love, Actually, Fred Claus, and Deck the Halls.

If guests are bringing their kids, present more family friendly fare, including Home Alone, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and The Santa Clause.

Or go way traditional, showing It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street.

CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY APPETIZERS:

Gouda Cheese Logs Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Cranberry Pear Salsa Recipe, from How Sweet it Is


Christmas Chocolate Pretzel Rods, from Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons


Caramelized Onion Spread, from Cooking Light


Pistachio and Pine Nut Brittle, from Cooking Light

Serve finger foods, snacks, and things that are easy to eat. No need for entrees or a sit down dinner for this casual movie viewing night.

Candied Cream Cheese Nut Ball (Modern Mrs. Cleaver)

CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY BEVERAGES:

Sleigh Ride Cocktail Recipe, from Spiced Blog

Peppermint Martini Recipe, from Every College Girl


Poinsettia Cocktail, from Urban Gastronomy

Serve a nice mix of hot or cold options, alcoholic and non alcoholic. Eggnog would be festive, as well as some fun, colorful cocktails embellished with sparkling sugar.

CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY DESSERTS:

Cookie Filled Christmas Tree Candies Recipe, from Sugar Swings


Hot Chocolate Santa Hat Brownies Recipe, from Shugary Sweets



Christmas Chocolate Pretzel Turtles, from With Sprinkles on Top


Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Whoopie Pies (Flour on My Face)


Peppermint Bark Cookies, from My Blessed Life

Cranberry Eggnog Cake (Baker by Nature)

BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY PLANNING:



Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas Book, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS MOVIE RELATED LINKS:


A Better List of Holiday Movies (ChicagoNow)

The Disney Diner's Top 25 Christmas Movies List

It's a Wonderful Movie

Wilton Gingerbread Man Baking Cups, on Amazon

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