Christmas Party Ideas

With the help of our December Crate, a creative touch and just a little extra thought will go a long way this Christmas.

A Classy Christmas Cocktail Party

Bring together family and friends over some cocktails, eggnog, food and maybe a little mistletoe this holiday season. Check out some of these ideas for an easy and elegant Christmas party.

Top 20 Christmas Movies

Take advantage of dropping temperatures with dinner and a movie at home snuggled up and warm!

Bust Out Your
Cosby Sweaters!

Christmas is the perfect excuse to throw an ugly sweater party! They are a great way to get everyone together and have some laughs. Check out a few suggestions to throw your very own ugly sweater party.

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Christmas Recipes

Christmas Cocktails

Christmas Decorations

Holiday Parties

Cocktail Recipes

Plan a Merry Christmas With These Ideas

Unless you're a Scrooge, we bet you enjoy the holiday season as much as we do. From festive family traditions to trimming the tree to giving holiday gifts, Christmas is truly the season for celebrating.

Whether you're planning a holiday office party, a kid-friendly cookie swap or even a family Christmas dinner, check out all of our festive Christmas crafts and decorations, holiday recipes, and Christmas party ideas to inspire your celebration!

Decoration

Easy & Inexpensive Last Minute Holiday Tips

Celebrations.com Expert Shawn Rabideau stopped by Fox News Online to share his pro-party tips for celebrating the holidays in style and on a budget without the stress.

Activity

12 Ways to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas

Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with lots of fun and festive crafts, recipes and traditions sans five golden rings or a partridge in a pear tree. We've got lots of inspiration to help you out.

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Top Elf on the Shelf Shots via Pinterest

Most parents out there will know exactly what we're talking about, but if you haven't gotten into the Christmas craze, Elf on the Shelf, you're missing out! Not to worry - we've got the run down on what it is and some hilarious inspiration to get you to give it a try this year.

Drink

10 Christmas Martinis to Shake Up

Shake up some festive Christmas drinks this year with 10 easy, delicious martinis. We've got a recipe to please all your holiday party guests!

Real Party

Easy and Elegant Christmas Cocktail Party

A Christmas cocktail party at home is the perfect way to make merry with your favorite loved ones. Filled with bright holiday cheer and elegance, our Christmas cocktail party ideas will have you in the holiday spirit in no time!

Tip

20 Baking Shortcuts for the Holiday Season

Don't stress in the kitchen this Christmas! These easy pantry shortcuts will help you make the perfect pies and cakes if you run out of ingredients or time!

Round Up

Decorative Christmas Craft Tutorials

For Christmas parties, decorating and celebrating, there's no better way to get everyone in the holiday spirit than with some crafty projects. Check out some of our favorite tutorials this year.

DIY Vintage Silhouette Christmas Stocking Idea

Burlap Bunting Christmas Decoration

JOY Holiday Tin Luminaries

Modern & Merry Christmas Centerpiece

Jute Wrapped Butterfly Christmas Tree Decoration

Au Natural Christmas Centerpiece

DIY Holiday Luminaries by Jes Gordon

Craft

Fun & Festive DIY Christmas Ornament Ideas

These DIY Christmas ornaments are the perfect way to get crafting this season and add a homemade touch to your tree.

Inspiration

Gift Giving Celebrate Crate

Giving is a big part of the Christmas season. When it comes to your Christmas presents, take a bit of extra time to make your gifts special. The Gift Giving Celebrate Crate is packed with the tools you'll need and the inspirational Christmas ideas you'll love!

Gift Idea

A Mom's Christmas Wishlist to Santa

If you're a mom, or a guardian, we bet your Christmas list to Santa looks an awful lot like Michele's list. A fairy godmother to clone you so you can be in multiple places at once, a magic wand to rewind time - did you ever think your Christmas wishlist would look like this?

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The Magic of a Family Christmas Eve Celebration

Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year for a family-- especially when you have children. Our contributor Karen Perkins shares her fond reflections on her family's own special Christmas traditions, and the joy that her kids have brought to the holiday season.

Real Party

Ugly Sweater Party Ideas

Have some fun this holiday season with a tacky ugly sweater Christmas party! This seasonal soiree is fun and friendly for all. It's also a theme party that doesn't demand meticulous planning or sophisticated Christmas decorations to make it a success - in fact, the tackier it is, the better!

Real Party

Festive Christmas Brunch Ideas

Christmas is a time for family, friends and festivities. These Christmas ideas for a neighbor-friendly brunch are sure to liven up your holiday home with peace, love and joy. Inspired by our party's invitation, all of these Christmas ideas were put together with the season and all it's goodness in mind.

Budget-Friendly Christmas Centerpiece

Decorative Christmas Toppers

Repurposed Spice Jars for the Holidays

Nutella French Toast

Cranberry Orange Scones

Lemon Butter Muffins

Ham and Cheese Strata

Lemon Cookie Recipe

Craft

Recycled, Upcycled & Repurposed Christmas Goodie Bag Ideas

While most people might look at gift wrapping as a chore, we're getting creative with how we're packaging our Christmas cookies and treats for friends and family. Check out our gallery of 8 ideas to repurpose, reuse, recycle and upcycle the most common household items into chic and festive Christmas goodie bags.

Craft

DIY Stitched Holiday Cards

Pair your Christmas presents with homemade Christmas cards this year. We're always getting crafty with DIY cards around Christmas and this year, we're loving a stitched effect that's so easy to create, but so impressive to show off!

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Inspirations To Your Inbox

Christmas Cocktails to Mix Up

Cranberry-Mint Cooler with a Frozen Holiday Wreath

Butterscotch Martini

Candy Cane Christmas Martini

Christmas Crafts for All

Christmas Crafts to Make

Be the Best Gifter in Town

Gift giving is all about the presentation, and our Gift Giving Crate has everythgin you need to wrap like a pro - no matter what time of year!

Wrap like a Boss with the Gifting Crate

Christmas Party Games

Christmas Movie Trivia Game

Challenge family and friends at your holiday party.

Printable Christmas Party Games

We've got festive free games for you to download and play!

Kids Christmas Skit: A Good Thing About Christmas Is...

Ask the kids to do this skit for the family.

Featured Dessert

Pinwheel Cupcakes

Festive Christmas Fun

Keep party guests entertained at this year's holiday soiree with free printable Christmas party games. Our festive Bingo, trivia and word games will get everyone into the Christmas spirit - all you have to do is print and pass them around!

Free Printable Christmas Party Games