Christmas Party Ideas to Create Some Festive Magic
The season of joy is here, and what better way to sprinkle some festive magic than by throwing a magnificent adult Christmas party? If you’re thinking about hosting the best party this side of the North Pole, then you've landed in the right sleigh because Baileys is ready to sprinkle a bit of its magic on your festivities!
From delicious cocktail recipes to creative party themes and games to get everyone giggling, we have everything you need to host a Christmas party!
Deck the halls!
Get the party started by turning your space into a real Christmas wonderland. String up your twinkling lights, cover every surface with that box of tinsel you've had for ages, give the tree pride of place and hang baubles from your light shades. You can even spend an afternoon crafting homemade decorations or gathering seasonal greenery from your garden – real holly lasts ages and almost screams "it's Christmas" as soon as you see it.
You can even encourage your guests to decorate themselves as they arrive. Set up a box of Christmas headgear and props by the front door – Christmas jumpers, fake Santa beards, Grinch masks the rest of the tinsel – and make a mini photo booth to capture some Insta-worthy Xmas snaps and get your guests into the Christmas party mood.
If you’re planning a themed Christmas party, White Christmas is always a winner and very easy for your guests, just ask them to wear some stylish white attire.
Top tip: Set the vibe with a Christmas-scented candle and greet your guests on arrival with a delicious Baileys Chocolate Mocha Martini, probably the best upgrade to the classic espresso martini there is, and so easy to make. It's the perfect way to infuse an extra special holiday treat into your celebration!
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Tinsel & toasting: the Christmas party treats
While you probably won’t be cooking up a whole turkey for your Christmas party, the food is an important part of making your party one to remember. Nibbles and mini appetisers are always a hit – don’t forget to add some vegan and veggie options, too - and there are so many tasty treats around at Christmas time you should be spoilt for choice. For the savoury options, there are classics like smoked salmon blinis, a cheese board with crackers, a selection of cold meats – with turkey included, obviously! – and some breadsticks, veggies and dips.
The sweet treats at Christmas are always amazing! Christmas is the season of treating, so you can really spoil your guests with a showstopper centre piece - Baileys Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate served with an amazing dessert charcuterie board! Start by filling your buffet table with candy canes, gingerbread, marshmallows, whipped cream, toffee pieces, chocolate flakes, salted caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, anything and everything fabulously indulgent to make an amazing DIY hot chocolate station. Then make sure the Baileys Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate takes pride of place and is bubbling away deliciously as your guests arrive, ready to be savoured. This amazing Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate and dessert charcuterie board works just as well without any alcohol for those who just want a serious chocolate fix!
You can really celebrate all the delicious indulgence of the season with a selection of wonderfully treat-worthy Baileys cocktails. And we’ve got the martini fans covered, the Baileys Flat White Martini is utterly divine, and if you want to round off your meal with something extra fancy, serve up steaming cups of Baileys Hot Coffee.
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Christmas games and festive fun
No Christmas party is complete without some festive games and entertainment! From an ugly jumper contest to an 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' dance off, get in the party mood with Christmas fun and games! You can start with a bad Christmas joke competition to get everyone giggling!
Novelty jumper contest
The quirkier, the better! Award prizes for the most creative, hilarious, festive jumper. It's a sure-fire way to bring laughter to your adult Christmas party.
Christmas trivia
Who doesn’t love a Christmas cracker trivia question? Challenge your guests' knowledge of holiday traditions with a trivia game. Pose questions about classic Christmas movies, popular carols, Christmas food – anything you like.
White elephant gift exchange
Set a small budget for each guest and ask them to bring a fun gift, then place them all together, and each guest picks one. The first person unwraps their chosen gift, and then the next person can choose to swap their gift for the one that was just unwrapped. The game goes around each guest, with everyone having the chance to unwrap what they are holding or swap it for something that has already been unwrapped. The most fun for the person who goes last because they can choose from everything!
Gingerbread house decorating
Provide pre-made gingerbread houses, an assortment of icing (you can even make Baileys-infused icing!) and sweets. Give your guests a set amount of time to decorate their gingerbread masterpieces.
A Toast to Holiday Cheer
A fun-filled Christmas party is all about creating a festive and joyous atmosphere and making memories with friends and family. From stylish cocktails to entertaining games, infuse your celebration with warmth and make this Christmas one to remember. If you want a little more Christmas party inspiration, discover the season for treating, with Baileys. Cheers to a holiday season filled with laughter, love, and magic!