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Tips To Throwing The Best Ugly Sweater Party

Fun and creative ways to spruce up your next ugly sweater party!

Amanda Droll

Dec 05, 2016

Mercy College

Tips To Throwing The Best Ugly Sweater Party

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The holiday season is in full swing and there are plenty of ways to celebrate and get into the spirit. One of my favorite ways to celebrate is to throw an ugly sweater holiday party. That's right, time to go through your grandma's closet and pull out the ugliest Christmas sweater that you can find! There are so many ways to throw this fun gathering and I have provided some tips that will make your ugly sweater party the best holiday party ever.

1. Ugliest Sweater Contest

Your guests are already going to be wearing their ugliest Christmas sweater, so why not reward the ones that really stand out? This gives your guests an incentive to participate and gives them the opportunity to really have fun with their sweater. Prizes can range from a homemade certificate to a gift card.

2. Gag Gift Grab Bag

Ask your guests to bring a funny/random gift that is under $10 to go in the "Gag Gift Grab Bag". These gifts will ensure a laugh and won't disappoint. Gifts can be distributed either by an actual grab bag where your guests can grab a random gift from a bag or by playing "Hot Potato". Want to know where to find the best gag gifts? Spencer's Gifts, Five Below, and Target have some great gag gifts that are under $10.

3. DIY Photo Booth

Give your guests a place where they can strut their sweaters and create memories. Put up some decorative wrapping paper or streamers on a blank wall, get some fun props (Tip: Click here for printable props!) and have fun!

4. Sweet Favors

Create some cute and festive holiday style party favors that your guests will love. A great example is to take an empty ornament and fill it with some M&Ms.

5. Holiday Drinks

Be a bartender that even Santa will appreciate. You can click here for some yummy drink ideas.

6. Scavenger Hunt

If the weather is right, hold a scavenger hunt around the neighborhood. This is a great way for your guests to get to know one another and gives your guests another opportunity to win some prizes!

7. Holiday Playlist

Rock around the Christmas tree with a festive playlist that will get your guests into the spirit of the holidays!

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