WINTER PARTY THEMES THAT ALL AGES WILL LOVE!
From an elegant afternoon tea gathering to a candy-themed bash (that will make your mouth water), these celebrations are bound to be the best ones you attend all season, whether you're hosting or simply attending.
1) SWEETS FOR SANTA
Everyone loves treats around the winters, so why not have a candy-themed party? We recommend serving festive desserts that include cocoa puffs for Santa's hat and red and white rock candies for a candy cane twist. You can make your ice cream sundaes with all sorts of fun toppings—be sure to take pictures!
2) SANTA'S WORKSHOP
This theme works well for children, who are sure to get a kick out of decorating gingerbread cookies and hanging up their artwork in an old-fashioned workshop setting.
If you're hosting it, consider building your own DIY gingerbread house or letting your guests decorate their own with candy and icing! Just be sure the kids don't eat any raw dough—we want them to have fun, not be sick.
3) A MOVIE NIGHT THEME
Who doesn't love curling up with some hot cocoa and a movie during the winter? All you need is a comfy space to watch your favorite holiday films to pull off this theme. Snacks-wise, consider serving s'mores on a stick or popcorn in festive bowls. Just try not to overeat—you've got a lot of movies to watch!
4) WINTER WONDERLAND
For anyone who loves the season of falling snow, this theme is for you. Hang up twinkly lights and decorate your space with white linens and red poinsettias—the winter forest scene pictured here was created using actual pine branches! Serve cookies or any other sweet treats you can think of.
5) A WINTER PARTY IN THE CARIBBEAN
For those who would rather be somewhere else this winter, bring the Caribbean to you! Just hang up some island-themed decorations around your party space and serve Pina Coladas or strawberry daiquiris. Play some reggae music in the background for an added touch of authenticity.
It's cold outside, and your first urge might be to stay in and hibernate, but a fun party might be just the thing to break you and your family out of that funk. Pick a theme, follow the simple party essentials checklist, invite friends over, and forget about those chilly temperatures outside.