Hosting A Christmas Tree Decorating PartyGetting In The Christmas SpiritThere's no better way to bring in the eagerly awaited yuletide season than by hosting a Christmas tree decorating party. Casual yet festive, the theme is perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. What's more, it offers a delightful opportunity to get together with family and friends for an occasion that is unlikely to be overshadowed by the many other Christmas parties that are sure to follow. If you've never had the pleasure of hosting a Christmas tree decorating party before, here are some suggestions that will help you mark the beginning of a much-cherished holiday tradition.Send Out The InvitationsThough not entirely necessary, hand-delivered invitations to a Christmas tree decorating party do add a nice personal touch and serve to get everyone in the spirit of things in advance. All you need to mention is that it is an invitation to come decorate your Christmas tree and what time you'd like your guests to be there. If you are planning a luncheon party or a tea party on the occasion, do let your guests know.Decorating the TreeIf you are expecting a lot of kids around, it may be best to put your Christmas tree on its stand before they arrive. Putting up a tree can be pretty time-consuming and not exactly interesting. It may be a good idea to put the Christmas tree lights up as well. While it is really a part of decorating the tree, untangling lights and trying to string them on the tree can be pretty frustrating, especially if you have a lot of feet getting entangled in it.Starting off by asking each guest to pick one ornament and hang it on the tree while the others watch, lends a certain poignancy and significance to the event. When every one has had a go, whoever wants to can go ahead and finish decorating the tree with the remaining ornaments. Keep plenty of ornament hooks handy as well as plenty of tinsel, candy canes and other non-breakable wooden or fabric ornaments for smaller kids and let them have a go at decorating the lower part of the Christmas tree. Let the older kids and adults hang the fragile baubles and delicate ornaments that have been in the family for generations. When all is done, the last thing to go up is the angel or the star on top of the tree. Then let everybody stand back while you throw the switch and put on the lights. Remember no Christmas party is complete without Christmas carols. Get an eclectic collection of Christmas carols in different versions. Having a mixture of classic, jazz and reggae is sure to appeal to every one's taste and get them all into the groove of things. If any of your guests play a musical instrument request them to bring it along and have an impromptu Christmas carol sing-a-long. Kids love it and so do adults. Organizing the FoodThink easy, non-fussy foods that are easy to pick up and pop in the mouth. Veggies with dip, bite-sized sandwiches cut into Christmassy shapes with cookie cutters, smoked turkey and spiral sliced ham are good choices. Don't forget the Christmas cookies; they are a mainstay at any Christmas party and everybody will expect it. Christmas Cupcakes are a fun addition to any party and these little snowman cupcakes would look a treat on your table.The choice of drinks could include hot mulled cider, eggnog, wine, tea and coffee for the adults and hot chocolate for the kids. Hosting a Christmas tree decorating party can be great fun and provide memories to cherish for years to come. Remember to take lots and lots of photographs for your memory book too!  Subscribe To The
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