Invite six or seven ladies over for a fun festive girls' Christmas cocktail party. Put on a couple fun holiday movies in the background, but keep the sound on low so your guests can still enjoy talking to each other.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Cranberry Eggnog Cake (Baker by Nature)
A Better List of Holiday Movies (ChicagoNow)
The Disney Diner's Top 25 Christmas Movies List
Invite five or six adult friends over to help you decorate your Christmas tree. Set out big bowls of your ornaments and garlands for them to choose from. Reserve the star or your tree topper for yourself or your spouse/partner to put on the tree at the very end. Serve your guests snacks and appetizers to nibble on as they work; then serve dessert after the tree is finished. Skip a fancy sit down meal as this is a weeknight party.
