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Christmas Party

A festive and joyful Christmas celebration with friends and family. This template includes decorations setup, gift exchange, holiday games, and a festive feast to make your Christmas party magical and memorable!

1 Day Event

Your Venue

25 people

1

Days

6

Locations

38

Tasks

Template

General Tasks

Buy Christmas decorations and tree (3 weeks before)

Plan and purchase contest prizes and party favors

Create Christmas playlist (mix of carols and party hits)

Order party supplies (plates, cups, napkins with holiday theme)

Send invitations with gift exchange details (2 weeks before)

Book photographer or designate photo person

Prepare party games materials and props

Create shopping list for food and drinks

Arrange for DJ or sound system rental

Plan backup indoor activities in case of weather

Event Days

Day 1

Day Tasks

Send final reminders to guests (day before)

Confirm catering order and delivery time

Check weather forecast and prepare backup plans

Prepare emergency contact list

Locations

Christmas Party Venue Setup

Main Party Hall

Setup

16:00 - 18:00

$50 venue rental

Set up Christmas tree and festive decorations (lights, garlands, ornaments)

Arrange seating areas with holiday tablecloths

Test sound system and lighting

Set up photo booth with Christmas props and Santa throne

Guest Arrival & Welcome Drinks

Main Party Hall

Reception

18:00 - 19:00

Greet guests at entrance with holiday music

Serve festive cocktails, eggnog, and hot cocoa

Collect gifts for gift exchange

Distribute ugly sweater contest entry numbers

Ugly Sweater Contest

Main Party Hall

Activity

19:00 - 20:00

Have contestants showcase their ugly sweaters

Collect votes from attendees

Announce winners in categories: Ugliest, Funniest, Most Creative

Award prizes to winners

Holiday Games & Activities

Activity Area

Entertainment

20:00 - 21:30

Set up Christmas trivia contest

Organize Christmas carol karaoke

Run holiday movie quote guessing game

Coordinate ornament decorating station

Christmas Feast

Dining Area

Dining

21:30 - 23:00

Serve Christmas-themed appetizers (cheese platters, shrimp cocktail)

Present main buffet (ham, turkey, roasted vegetables, stuffing)

Display themed desserts (gingerbread cookies, yule log, peppermint bark)

Offer hot drinks, cider, and festive punch

Gift Exchange & Dance Party

Main Party Hall

Entertainment

23:00 - 01:00

Conduct Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchange

Play Christmas music and party hits

Organize group photo with Santa

Hand out party favors and coordinate cleanup crew

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