The Original Christmas Classics DVD, on Amazon
CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation DVD, just $7.99 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 evening 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 AmazonTo 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:
Airblown Inflatable Bumble, Santa and Rudolph, on Amazon
Rudolph Wreath, on Etsy
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, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Santa Clause.
Or you could go way traditional, showing It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street.
CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY COSTUMES:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Light-Up Costume, on Amazon
Buddy the Elf Movie Costume, on Amazon
A Christmas Story Leg Lamp Costume, on AmazonPerhaps some of your guests might like to dress up festively and arrive at your party in costume - inspired by one of the movies you'll be showing tonight, for example. Or perhaps you're throwing a more-elegant, less-silly type of soiree!
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.
RELATED LINKS:
Candied Cream Cheese Nut Ball (Modern Mrs. Cleaver)
CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY BEVERAGES:
Boozy Apple Pie Milkshake Recipe, from Apartment Therapy
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:
Butter Mint Cut-Out Candy Cookies (Bake at 350)
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)
RELATED LINKS:
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 AmazonCHRISTMAS MOVIE RELATED LINKS:
Christmas Movie Classics Gift Set, on Amazon A Better List of Holiday Movies (ChicagoNow)
Best Holiday Movies for Kids (Common Sense Media)
The Disney Diner's Top 25 Christmas Movies List
It's a Wonderful Movie
Our Favorite Christmas Movies (Parenting.com)
10 of the Best Christmas Movies To Watch This Season (Hello Beautiful)
20 Best Christmas Movies for Kids and Families (TimeOut)
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