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7 Holiday Parties to Host This Holiday Season

Get together with old friends, and enjoy these classic parties with a twist

Madison Gurule
Dec 07, 2016
Colorado Mesa University
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7 Holiday Parties to Host This Holiday Season
PC Jordan Allen

Coming home for the holidays and seeing all of your old friends, some family, and people that you haven't seen in a year is such a fun time! Why not host a fun holiday party to bring everyone together? If there is anything we learned in college, it is that parties are more fun if they have a theme! Here are a few ideas for your holiday parties!


1) Christmas Carol Karaoke Night

Everyone brings something to drink, and you crank the holiday tunes. Sit back and watch the belting begin, you will probably be surprised at who becomes more talented at singing when they get a few cocktails in them. The best part is that with hometown friends no one is shy, so sing your heart out and jingle all the way!!


2) Classic Christmas Gift Exchange

You can not go wrong with a gift exchange between some of your old friends, and make sure and set a price limit and gender neutral, you will enjoy some of the things the guys bring!!


3) Naughty Sweater Party

I can not take credit for this one, a good friend of mine, not dropping any names *cough* Anthony *cough*, came up with this one. Classic ugly sweater party but make them more adult than normal. Glue some goodies on your reindeer or add some bells to your Mrs. Claus sweater!!


4) Cookie Exchange

I remember having one of these when I was younger and it was a blast! Add some males to the guest list and enjoy the kind of treats they bring. Make the rules simple, but they have to be homemade, edible, and Christmas themed! YUM!!


5) Holiday Movie Marathon

Maybe everyone could use a chill night, something that does not involve a hangover tomorrow, so make some holiday popcorn balls, pop in your favorite Christmas movie, and enjoy the season!!


6) Cocktail Potluck

Extend the guest list a bit so you have a good variety, and ask everyone to bring a holiday mixed drink. Prepare for little sleep, lots of rowdy caroling, maybe a little bit of a hangover tomorrow because you know how peppermint schnapps is! Sorry boys, no bud light allowed!


7) Gingerbread Decorating Party

Add a little vodka into the mix and you will enjoy the results of this party! Windows as doors and gummy bears on the lawn, classic christmas party made a little more fun with an older crowd and liquor.


Merry Christmas!! Stay safe, stay warm, and have fun!!

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