Day 6: The stress of Christmas hosting

"Blast this Christmas music. It's joyful and triumphant." - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Hosting a Christmas party can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a lot of work and overthinking. To make sure your party is a success, there are a few things you might want to keep in mind.

Plan, plan and plan some more...

First, make sure you plan ahead. Deciding on an appropriate date, time, and location for your party is your first step. Send out invitations well in advance so your guests have plenty of time to make plans, this could be a text, social media message or even an good traditional postal invitation.

Decking the Halls...

Next, think about the decorations. Christmas is a time for festive colours and decorations, so make sure your party space reflects that. You can go all out with a tree, lights, and garlands, or keep it simple with a few tasteful touches. If you can go all out...winter wonderland, why not?

Build a Festive feast...

Food is also an important part of any Christmas party. You can go with traditional holiday fare like ham, turkey, and all the fixings, or mix things up with a more casual menu. Just make sure you have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand to keep your guests happy.

Put the jingle into Jingle Bells...

Finally, don't forget to have fun! Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, so make sure you take some time to enjoy the company of your guests and soak up the holiday spirit. With a little planning and preparation, your Christmas party is sure to be a hit!

Hosting for Christmas is a stressful business and making sure you are fully prepared is critical, I hope these tips have helped you even the smallest amount.

I hope to see you back here tomorrow for day 7, it's going to be special.

Kisses 

Katie xx