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Gilded Pinecone Wreath, from Pier 1 Imports

CHRISTMAS CHARITY PARTY ACTIVITY:

Meri Meri 12 Days of Christmas Cupcake Kit, on Amazon

Invite six or seven friends over to help work on a charity project you all agree on. You might be knitting holiday-themed baby caps and booties for a local hospital; stuffing charity Christmas stockings for foster children; organizing a food drive for a food bank; or working together on some other related assistance. Be sure to let your guests know the party's theme well ahead of time so they can bring any needed supplies.

Feed your workers but make sure they have plenty of time to get work done too! Because of this, I don't recommend a sit down meal.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Christmas Plaid Holiday Apron, from Sur la Table

White Squirrels, from Z Gallerie

Keep decorations simple and low-key. For a Christmas charity party, you don't want to be blitzy, blingy or over-the-top fancy.

Felt Mistletoe, from West Elm

CHRISTMAS PARTY FRAGRANCE:

"Nutcracker Sweet" Candle from Michel Design Works, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Silent Night, by Bing Crosby, on YouTube

Buy Bing Crosby's "Silent Night" MP3 on Amazon

The Christmas Waltz, by Frank Sinatra, on YouTube

Buy Frank Sinatra's "The Christmas Waltz" MP3 on Amazon for 99 Cents

Buy Nancy Wilson's "The Christmas Waltz" MP3 on Amazon for 99 Cents

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Baked Goat Milk Brie Recipe, from The Kitchn

Holiday Spinach Salad Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Reindeer Cheese Appetizer Recipe, from Big Bear's Wife

Chevre and Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini Recipe, from Annie's Eats

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Cinnamon Fig Martini Recipe, from Marie Claire

Christmas Glow Punch Recipe, from Taste of Home

Pama Pine Cocktail Recipe, from Marie Claire

Chai Cream Recipe, from Bakingdom

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Apple Pomegranate Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe, from Joy the Baker

Asparagus and Gruyere Tarts Recipe, from Joy the Baker

Curried Apple Soup, from Little Toast

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Cherry Christmas Slices Recipe, from Taste of Home

White Christmas Dream Drops Recipe, from MyRecipes.com

Eggnog Cupcakes Recipe, from Dashing Dish

Cranberry Eggnog Coffee Cake Recipe, from Hungry Girl Por Vida

Cranberry Almond Bark Shortbread Recipe, from Bakingdom

BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANNING:

Cake Pops: Christmas book, on Amazon

Holiday Snacks and Appetizers Cookbook, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY INSPIRATION:

Baking Up Holiday Cheer, by Annie's Eats