Hosting an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

Ugly Christmas sweaters are a tradition from way back. And the parties that celebrate those ugly sweaters have a long tradition as well. If you want to host an ugly sweater party, here are some ideas and suggestions to make it more fun.

There are a couple of suggestions that are best for your guests. First, make sure they understand the purpose of the party. You want them to wear their best or funniest ugly sweater. So start off and pick the invitations for your party that will give them the most information. Then definitely make sure you wear your best or funniest sweater yourself. Ugly sweater invitations are a great start, but showing off your own is definitely a must.

Contests for various categories are fun addition to any ugly sweater party. The best way is to pick silly categories. The most tree ornaments on the sweater, the most reindeer, etc. Categories like the funniest or the ugliest are hard to choose winners. Unless you have a team of judges, or have your guests vote anonymously, then don't pick subjective categories. Make sure to include at least the idea that you will have contests in your ugly sweater party invitations to alert your guests.

As with any holiday party, ugly sweater parties can get out of hand with too much alcohol. So be careful of the kinds and quantities of drinks available. Make sure there is plenty of water, coffee and tea for your guests. As hosts, make sure you know designated drivers to help out.

Now that the caution is done, pick your date, chose your ugly sweater party invitations and get planning for a fun time for both you and your guests.

Christmas Party Invitations

Since a Christmas party is an annual event for me, this year I went looking for unusual or interesting invitations. And I found some great ones! Trying to decide what theme I will use each year is getting harder and harder as the years go on. But, I found a fun way to come up with those theme ideas.

When I find an invitation that really strikes me, I make use of that for my theme. Sometimes, I'm in a mood for a funny or cute Christmas party. Here are some of my favorite invitations in the funny and cute line.

Maybe a Santa Claus theme is one you're looking for this year. Perfect! Start it off with Santa Invitations for your party.

If your style is more along the lines of a black-tie affair, or you would like to make it that way this year, here is a great selection of Elegant Invitations.

No matter what style or theme you have gone with in the past, you can find new ideas for more fun parties this year just by using the Christmas party invitations to lead you. Most of all, enjoy your party and have a safe and happy holiday.