Ideas for Planning a Holiday Party
Find helpful and easy holiday party ideas and tips to plan a party guests will enjoy and have fun celebrating the holiday season. Get ideas for choosing a theme, décor, menu and activities for your holiday party.
Decoration
Michael Russo is the Creative Director for Roses-n-Lollipops, a full service event planning company with branches in New York, California and Florida. He has been featured by Entertainment Tonight, Modern Bride, People Magazine, Us Weekly, Distinction Magazine and Newsday, among others.
Decoration
Last minute guests are always a welcome surprise around the holidays. But if you haven't taken that long Thanksgiving weekend to decorate your home for impromptu visitors, those seasonal accents and festive displays may never make it on to the fireplace mantle let alone out of their storage boxes.
Gift Idea
Children spend a majority of their life with their teachers. That's why it's important to make sure those patient educators know they are appreciated! Use these great holiday gift ideas to thank them for a job well done.
Gift Idea
Stumped on what to get your loved ones this holiday season? Take a peek at our gift ideas - we're sure you'll find something your giftee will love!
Tip Videos
The Celebrations.com Experts are here to make sure your holiday season goes off without a hitch. Watch and learn as they share their pro tips, recipes and decor ideas that are quick, easy and budget-friendly.
Decoration
Save this holiday season with Shawn's easy to follow tips and ideas for celebrating. Planning for the holidays needn't be stressful or expensive. Simply repurposing what you've already got and mixing in a bit of creativity is all you need to do to keep it festive, fab and budget-friendly.
Party Inspiration
A perfect pairing of cocktail and food makes for a very successful holiday party, no matter how big, small, formal or casual it is. These holiday recipes and festive cocktails go together like peanut butter and jelly, only they're a lot more sophisticated and festive for the occasion!
Fun
Infuse this year's family get-togethers with holiday-themed games everyone will enjoy. Find out who has the brains in your family tree with tricky trivia, finish the lyric, and name that holiday tune.
Tip
When the holiday season arrives many of us rush to send out greeting cards complete with a family snapshot. This year, make sure the kids look their best in holiday outfits and get creative with a photo shoot using holiday props.
Holiday Prep
Don't be left out in the cold! Prep your home for the holidays ahead of time to avoid extra stress. Here are some great tips to planning ahead and having a relaxing holiday season.
Treats
Every year millions of holiday sweets are shipped long-distance to friends and family who aren't able to get home to celebrate the season. This year, instead of sending the usual cookies, try shipping one of these delicious desserts. We promise you'll feel the smile even if you're a million miles away when your loved one opens it!
Decoration
No matter what holiday you celebrate, when December rolls around, 's tips for an easy, affordable affair will put smiles on everyone's faces!
Tip
Planning a party for your company? Maybe a bon voyage to a colleague, a holiday party, or someone's milestone birthday? No matter the occasion, you might need a little help getting started. If you're like most businesses, you want to do a good job planning the event so that employees have a great time while also not going over budget.
Gift Idea
There are so many great gift baskets available for purchase that you want to think "out of the box" for a truly unique homemade basket. Here are some ideas for a personalized, heartfelt basket that will put a smile on your special someone's face.
TV Themes
Mad Men is a big party theme this year and we absolutely love the idea of incorporating it into your holiday party. With some Mad Men touches, a dash of 60s flair and the right cocktail, this party is all kinds of fun for friends, and a great way to celebrate the holiday season!