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Planning a Winter Party

Planning a party in the winter can seem like a daunting task. With the cold weather, rain, snow and sleet, you may be discouraged to getting everyone together. But we disagree! Wintertime is a great time of year to gather your ... Read More friends and party it up in front of the fireplace. The winter season calls for warm food and drink that's comfortable and makes you feel great. We have plenty of great ideas for planning a winter theme party.

We have lots of comforting recipe ideas that are enjoyed best in the cold months. Make a hearty chili recipe, a delicious filling pasta, and other foods perfect for the winter months. And just because it's freezing outside, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy a great margarita. We have taken some warm weather favorites and winterized them for delicious drink recipes you can easily make at home without a bartender.

Pack your party with great fun and games for your guests to play and you'll have yourself a fabulous winter party that'll make everyone forget the sub zero temperatures outside. Pick out games that will ensure your guests will enjoy your wintertime party.

From sending out your winter party invitations to the party favors you'll give out, we have lots of winter parties planned out for you from beginning to end. So browse around Celebrations.com, get inspired and throw a memorable winter party! Read Less

Leap Year Birthdays: Party Hard the 4th Time Around

So you're birthday only comes around once every four years. More reason to go all out for your birthday party once February 29 rolls around! Celebrate being a Leap Day baby with a leap year themed party. Make yours the party of the leap year!

Getting Away from Winter

If winter weather has you blue, here are a few ideas to turn the cold season into a reason to celebrate. From jetting off to warmer climates to getting your friends to enjoy some time with you, the winter offers some great ways to reconnect with the people you love most and recoup after a crazy year.

Movie-Inspired Cocktails for an Oscar Party

Shake up a special movie-inspired cocktail while you kick back and watch the Oscars this year. These drinks get their taste from some of the more popular films and actors out there.

The Big Lebowski

The Kings Cocktail, Inspired By The Kings Speech

The Swan Song, inspired by Black Swan

Blood & Sand Cocktail, Inspired by the 1922 Film

Cobbs Cognac Dream, Inspired by Inception

Prickly Pear Smash, Inspired by Inception

Clockwork Orange

Soup Recipes to Warm Winter Nights

Stay warm and happy during the long winter nights. These deliciously creamy soup recipes from Celebrations.com Expert Andrea Correale are food for the soul and will keep you comfy and cozy all night.

Carrot Ginger Soup

White Bean and Broccoli Soup

Tuscan Tomato and Bean Soup

Tips for a Soup-ed Up Party this Winter

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Snow Day Fun for Kids

Snow Day! Kids waking up to a big winter wonderland outside their windows will get excited. And not just because it means no school. Here are some fun ideas to channel the excitement and fun while still managing to take care of the big kid responsibilities you get stuck with.

Snow Fun with Beach Toys

Pin the Carrot Nose on the Snowman

Create a Snowman Buffet for Your Snow Day Lunch

Puff Paint Snowmen

Snowball Cookies

Flavored Snow Ice Cream

Savory Dinner Party Menu Ideas for Winter

When you want comfort food look no further than these recipes. Reconnect with friends and family over a savory meal this winter using the ideas here.

Marvelous Mozzarella Sticks

Swedish Meatballs

Ravioli a la Cognac

World's Best Meatloaf

January Birthday Dinner Party

Whether birthdays always mean a party or not, special dinners are typically on the agenda for families when someone reaches a new milestone. This meal is inspired by the month of January itself!

January Birthday Facts and Trivia

Tomato and Feta Couscous Cakes

Vodka Dill Sauce on Salmon

Roasted White Asparagus

Easy Chocolate Cheesecake

February Birthday Dinner Party

The month of February is pretty much consumed by two things: the big love day and extended weekends thanks to some famous birthdays. It can sometimes prove daunting to put together a birthday party without feeling the effects of such holidays. Make sure the birthday celebration is special with this meal that draws from the undervalued part of the month!

February Birthday Facts and Trivia

Japanese Eggplant Goat Cheese Rolls

Candied Amethyst Potatoes

Chicken, Artichoke, & Pistachio Paupiettes

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March Birthday Dinner Party

March marks the end of winter and the start of Spring. For those celebrating birthdays this month they'll love the fresh, spring-like menu cooked up in their honor.

March Birthday Facts and Trivia

Savory Apple Bleu Cheese Tartlets

Broiled Apple Brandy Herbed Lamb Chops

Brandy Alexander Souffle

Indoor Winter Luau Party

You may not be headed off to the islands this year for vacation, but that doesn't stop you from bringing them home to you. Check out these fun and easy ways to create a tropical staycation right in your own living room!

Are you feelin' hot, hot, HOT?

Sand Beneath the Toes Is A Party Go

Hawaiian Luau Fun Facts Quiz

Old Hollywood Themed Oscar Party

They set the standard for glamour and glitz, so if you're one to go all out for the Oscars why not make it Old Hollywood themed?

Oscar Party Ideas

From the red-carpet arrivals to the Best Picture award, the Oscars ceremony is must-see TV. But what to do during countless commercials' Gather your friends around for some games that will guarantee an awarding-winning good time at your Oscars party.

Classic Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles

Silver Screen Punch

Muddled Movie Star Cocktail

Popcorn Cupcake Centerpieces

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Oscar Fashion Pre-Show Party

The red carpet fashion coverage just before the Oscars is arguably one of the best fashion events of the year. Women everywhere tune into the networks showing the pre-show, which often displays more glitz, glamor and gold than the Oscars themselves. This year, instead of admiring the gorgeous gowns at home alone, invite all your fashion-forward friends over for a swanky cocktails and appetizers Oscar pre-show party.

Party Like a Celebrity for the Oscars or Grammys

Gather your friends together and party like a rockstar (or a movie star!) - for the Oscars or Grammys. The party can look as luxe as a celebrity affair with our easy ideas that cover everything from festive invites to tasty recipes and champagne towers.Other Great Oscar Party Articles: Award-Winning...

Create a Champagne Coupe Tower

Popcorn Cupcake Centerpieces

Budget Friendly Oscar Party Decorations

Swanky Award Party Decor

Award Statue Invitations

Be the Academy

Oscar Party 2010: Official Governors Ball

The 2010 Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, March 7, 2010, with a televised broadcast of the ceremony beginning at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET. For foodies and party peeps, the menu and decor for the annual Oscar Party after the ceremony is just as exciting as the envelope openings!

Oscar Party 2010: Official Governors Ball Decor

Oscar Party 2010: Official Governors Ball Menu

Oscar Party 2010: Fun Facts

Oscar 2010 Home Party Based on The Official Governors Ball

Oscars Party 2009

What better way to celebrate the 2009 Oscars with a glam get-together at home with pals? From festive food to chic decorating ideas, we've got you covered.

Rocky Revolutionary Road Brownies

Slumdog Hot Dog Station

Sean Penn Honey Berry MILK Shakes

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Island Bliss Getaway Party

Kiss the winter blues goodbye and taste the islands with an Island Bliss Winter Getaway Theme Party. Islands are meant to bring all the best that comes with food, family, friends and sunshine. Laugh, chat and limbo the night away - you're on island time now.

Bahama Mama

Key Lime Cafe Margarita

Oscar Fun Facts

Let's face it--after critiquing celebrities' style choices on the red carpet and cheering for the big wins, the Oscars ceremony can get a tad monotonous.Make the party vibe last through snooze-worthy speeches and tributes by stumping your guests with intriguing trivia and facts!

Oscar Party - Buzz Cocktails and Fab Dinner

Begin producing your own Oscar Party now - and make your own Oscar Party favors. It's looking like the Oscars won't be cancelled afterall. In true Hollywood fashion, the show will go on! Walk your own paparazzi-filled red carpet and get your own awards with these deliciously golden party tips and re...

Oscar Party Trivia

Play this fun game at your Oscar Party this year! Track points to see who the real movie buff of the group is with this fun game idea.

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Indoor Picnic Party

Bad weather forecast spoiling your weekend plans? Take control and host an indoor picnic. Move your furniture and make a luxurious spread on the floor. The best part is, you can cheat and use electricity to actually enjoy hot food!

Spiked Arnold Palmer

Grilled PB&J

Plug-In Your Indoor Picnic Dessert

Ants in My Pants Broccoli Salad

2010 Oscar Nominee Inspired Cocktails

So many amazing movies in 2010, really makes for a great Oscar evening. Mark the night with a few nominated film inspired cocktails to put you and your guests in the mood for a night of glitz and glamor... and some really quality couch time!

Alien Secretion Cocktail

Oscar Party Cocktail Ideas

Celebrate the Oscars this year with a fun themed cocktail. Whether hosting friends for an Oscar party or having a low key red carpet watch of your own, a signature cocktail makes any evening special.

The Brad Pitt Cocktail

The Red Carpet Cocktail

The Red Carpet Fizz Mocktail

24 Carat Oscar Gold Sugar!

Some celebrities took home a gold statuette on Oscar Night. Other stars were dazzled by edible 24 carat gold sugar on cocktail glass rims courtesy of a new technique by Wolfgang Puck. The elegant red carpet and glamorous gold Oscar set the tone for this year's Academy Awards Governors Ball - the off...

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Official Oscar Party Sneak Peek: Event Design

Red carpet elegance and Oscar gold glamour will set the tone for the 80th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball - the official Oscar party after the award ceremony. A sneak peek for the February 24th gala unveiled stunning design details, a delicious menu by Wolfgang Puck Catering, and all the luxuries that nominated celebrities and invited guests will enjoy at this famed Oscar night fete.

Tips for a Soup-ed Up Party this Winter

There is nothing more heart-and-belly warming than a bowl of warm soup. In the winter time, it just spells comfort. But by January, those same old recipes can become a little repetitive. So in honor of national soup month, why not cull all of your neighbors concoctions for a soup social?

Nominated Oscar Cocktails

With a touch of glamour and a hint of wit, these Oscar inspired cocktail recipes will shoot to the top of my party list! Join me with a toast to your favorite movie - or your favorite cocktail - by trying one of the recipes below. Or get creative and shake up some of my Buzz-Worthy libations or you...

Michael vs Martini Brief

Killer Coco Chai

The Atone-Mint

There Will Be Rum

The June-go Citrus Splash

Ice Skating Party Planning Tips

Ice skating is a great way to get friends and family together to catch up and enjoy a fun winter activity! Use this guide to help you plan a perfect ice skating party!

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Have a Snow Ball

A winter storm is settling in. And as the snow drifts rise, so does the anticipation of holing up by the fire for a few days. But flurries do not have to spell cabin fever. When bad winter weather strikes, "go with the snow!" If you're not one that's bounding for the slopes celebrate a wintry weeken...

Hot Toddy

Chili Con Carne

An Oscar Party for the Ladies - Sweats and Sweets

Check out Rachel Hollis's video tutorial for step-by-step instructions on how to throw your very own Girls' Night In Oscar Party (or choose your own theme!)

Slow Cooker Dinner Party Recipes

No matter where you live, savory recipes are something we all crave once winter rolls around. These slow cooker recipes are great on their own, but cooked up together they make for a quick, simple and absolutely yummy meal.

Tortilla Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Green Chili Slow Cooker Recipe

Red Hot Cider

Twice Drunken Chili Enchiladas

Simple Chic French-Style Cassoulet

Celebrate February Holidays

Depending on where you live and your thoughts on winter, it may be tough to enjoy February. For us in the Northeast February is cold and pretty dreary. To keep our thoughts positive and happy we're focusing on all there is to celebrate during the month, and trust us, February may be the shortest one of the year, but it's got tons of reasons to party!

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Official Oscar Party Sneak Peek: Wolfgang Puck's Menu

"Simple but refined." That is how master chef Wolfgang Puck described the menu he has planned for this year's 80th Academy Awards Governors Ball. For fourteen consecutive years, Puck has catered the official Oscar party, pleasing the palates of Hollywood's elite. This year Puck's organic menu is full of fresh fare from the sea and chic comfort food.

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