While we can’t have all of our friends and family together on Christmas day, we can definitely find time before Christmas to have a celebration with our friends. So why not host a Christmas party this year?
Hosting a Christmas party doesn’t have to consist of a complicated sit down dinner. In fact, appetizers, finger foods and cheese trays are a very popular choice and give people the option to chose a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
Try placing a variety of cheeses on a tray with some fresh grapes, crackers, sliced baguette, a smooth pâté, like this one, and a fig jam. A tray of fresh crudités and dip should also be available.
A big batch of meatballs can easily be prepared in a slow cooker and are also a very popular choice.
Save yourself some time by buying your desserts, like pastries, cookies and squares, at your local grocery store unless you have a traditional family recipe that you want to show off to your guests.
A Christmas potluck party is also a festive way to celebrate the holiday season! Choose a theme for the party, for example, make the theme Christmas Around the World and have everyone bring their family favourite Christmas recipe. Or how about a Christmas Chicken themed party including chicken meatballs, chicken wings and other chicken goodies like the ones in these recipes?
Chili Cranberry Fusion Meatballs in a Slow Cooker
Mini Walnut Spinach and Chicken Quiches
Chicken Insalata Caprese Party Picks
Chicken and Vegetable Pakoras with Yogurt Mint Chutney
Whether you chose to host a cocktail party or a pot luck, be sure to provide a wide variety of beverage options. Water, soda, juice, coffee and tea should be available to guests who don’t drink alcohol or to those who are driving. Of course, any Christmas party will have a variety of alcoholic beverages, including eggnog!
The best advice I can give you is to keep the menu simple, jazz up your house with glitzy Christmas decorations and festive music, and just have a great time!
