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Moonstruck's Dark Hot Cocoa, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Vintage Caroling Postcard, on eBay

Invite five to seven adult courageous friends to join you in walking about your neighborhood caroling. Keep the drinks to a minimum so you're not drunkenly singing too loud. Feed guests a light meal before you depart; and a lovely dessert when you return. Print out lyrics and songbooks so everyone's "on the same page." You can always arrange with a nearby charity to collect for them; otherwise just go around your neighborhood singing for free for the pleasure of it. (Don't knock on any doorbells though, nor linger too long in front of one house).

CHRISTMAS CAROLING PARTY INSPIRATION:

Merry Little Christmas Haute Cocoa Bar, from Hostess With the Mostess

Winter Wonderland Cookie Box Social, from Pretty Tasty Things

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

12 Days of Christmas Mugs, from Williams Sonoma

Outdoor Oversized Ornaments, from Pottery Barn

Keep decorations simple - your guests will eat in your home, but you'll spend most of this party outdoors caroling in your neighborhood, not sitting around your house admiring your decorations.

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Buy Christina Aguilera's "Angels We Have Heard on High" MP3 on Amazon

Buy Ella Fitzgerald's "Angels We Have Heard on High" MP3 on Amazon

Buy "O Come All Ye Faithful" MP3 by Celine Dion on Amazon

O Come, All Ye Faithful, by Frank Sinatra, on YouTube

Buy Frank Sinatra's "O Come All Ye Faithful" MP3 on Amazon

O Little Town of Bethlehem, by Frank Sinatra, on YouTube

Buy Frank Sinatra's "O Little Town of Bethlehem" MP3 on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Goat Cheese Appetizers Recipe, from The Hungry Housewives

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Recipe, from Martha Stewart

Feta Dip Recipe, from A Spicy Perspective

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

The Carolling Cup Recipe, from What to Drink

Rum Butter Cider Cocktail Recipe, from Marie Claire

Apple Cinnamon Rum Recipe, from Martha Stewart

Steamy Hot Chocolate Recipe, from Martha Stewart

Delicious Hot Chocolate Recipe, from Joy the Baker

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiches Recipe, from Martha Stewart

Smoky Bacon Tart Recipe, from Twirl and Taste

Christmas Casserole with Meatballs, from A Student's Kitchen

Prosciutto Dijon Gruyere Puffs Recipe, from Joy the Baker

Christmas Potato Soup Recipe, from Better Homes & Gardens

Christmas Rice Recipe, from Taste of Home

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Holiday White Cake Recipe, from Taste of Home

Crispy Cinnamon Coins Recipe, from Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars Recipe, from Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Cranberry Chocolate Bites, from Little Toast

BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:

The Christmas Caroling Songbook, on Amazon

Here We Go A-Caroling Book, on Amazon