Searching for some creative Christmas party ideas?
Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or coworkers, check out these fun Christmas party ideas to make your holiday celebration extra special.
Christmas Party Ideas
1. Christmas Pajama Party
Ditch the fancy holiday outfits and go for comfy pajamas with a cozy Christmas pajama party.
From watching a movie to playing fun games, this party’s chill and relaxed theme is highlighted in the dress code.
So, invite your guests to come in their comfiest pajamas and get ready for a cozy night of fun.
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2. Christmas Luau Party
“Mele Kalikimaka” is Hawaii’s way of saying “Merry Christmas to you.”
Bring a tropical vibe to your holiday gathering with a Christmas luau party.
To really nail the theme, ask your guests to dress like they’re on a tropical vacation—think Hawaiian shirts, sundresses, and flip-flops.
You can also hand out lei necklaces when they arrive to set the festive mood.
For food and drinks, go all out with tropical-inspired options like fruit platters, pina coladas, and poke bowls.
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3. Brunchmas Party
Turn your traditional holiday dinner into a delicious and festive Brunchmas party.
Host it in the late morning and greet your guests with a delicious spread of breakfast dishes and holiday treats.
Your menu can include both sweet and savory favorites like pancakes, waffles, quiches, bacon, breakfast casseroles, fresh fruit, pastries, and more.
To add a holiday twist, mix in some festive-themed foods to really bring out the seasonal flavors.
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Christmas Party Ideas for Adults
4. Cookies and Cocoa Christmas Party
Hosting a cookies and cocoa party is a super fun (and equally delicious) party theme!
It’s an interactive way to get everyone involved, since your guests can bake and decorate cookies together.
And let’s be real, the hot cocoa part is like the cherry on top.
Set up a hot chocolate bar with toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, cinnamon, and peppermint sticks, so everyone can create their perfect cup of cocoa.
5. Grinchmas Party
Plan a fun and whimsical celebration with a Grinch-inspired holiday party!
Turn your space into a Whoville wonderland with pops of pink and bright colors, or go all-in on the Grinch theme with vibrant greens, playful decorations, and plenty of Grinchy details.
For the menu, serve up a festive spread of Grinch-themed goodies like Grinch kebabs, roast beef sliders, and Grinch cupcakes.
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6. Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
Embrace the quirky side of the holidays with an ugly sweater Christmas party.
Encourage your guests to get creative and show up in the most over-the-top, tacky Christmas sweaters they can find (or even make) for a totally festive vibe.
To make it even more exciting, host an ugly sweater competition and give out prizes for the most outrageous looks.
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7. Festive Fiesta
Spice up your holiday celebrations with a festive fiesta!
This theme is all about vibrant colors and delicious Tex-Mex food, bringing a fun and lively twist to your holiday party.
8. White Christmas
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Bring the enchanting beauty of snowy landscapes to life with an all-white Christmas party theme.
From your guests’ outfits to the decorations and even dessert, go for a cohesive white color palette.
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9. Christmas ice Cream social
Make your winter celebration a “cool” and unforgettable one, with a Christmas ice cream party.
Although ice cream might not be the traditional choice for a winter celebration, it can bring a creative and unexpected touch of joy and warmth to your festivities.
This theme is especially perfect if you experience warm weather during the winter season.
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10. Christmas Carnival
Turn your party into an exciting fairground with a carnival-themed Christmas party.
For a playful celebration, transform your space with carnival themed decorations, twinkling lights, and a variety of holiday-themed games and activities.
Let’s not forget about the menu! Serve up classic carnival treats like cotton candy, corn dogs, popcorn, and fried Oreos to complete the festive experience.
11. Black Tie Christmas
Glam up your holiday celebration with a fancy black-tie Christmas party.
This theme is all about elegance and sophistication, so have your guests dress to impress in formal dresses and sharp suits.
12. Christmas Workshop Party
Get creative with a Christmas workshop-themed party.
This fun and interactive theme focuses on arts and crafts, making it the perfect way to gather with loved ones and create beautiful holiday projects together.
You and your guests can work on all sorts of DIY projects like painting canvases, making candles, crafting wreaths, or even designing throw pillows.
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13. Christmas Dinner Party
Celebrate the season by gathering around a beautifully set table for a classic Christmas dinner party.
Enjoy great company and delicious food for a cozy and memorable holiday meal!
14. Summer in Winter Party
Bring the heat to your holiday celebration with a summer in the winter party theme.
Get into the summer groove with bright and colorful summer themed decorations.
Have a menu full of tasty summer treats and encourage your guests to incorporate summer elements into their outfits. Such as sunglasses, beach hats, and colorful jewelry.
15. Winter Wonderland Christmas
Step into a dreamy winter realm with a winter wonderland Christmas party theme.
Decorate with beautiful white, silver, and blue decorations. Add tons of twinkling lights, and hang sparkling snowflakes all around.
16. 80s Retro Themed Christmas Party
Go back in time with an epic 80s-themed Christmas party!
Deck out your space with retro-inspired decor like vintage ornaments, bright tinsel, chunky bulb Christmas lights, and classic holiday signs.
To top it all off, serve up some retro snacks and encourage your guests to wear 80s-inspired outfits.
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17. Christmas Tea Party
Sip on fragrant teas and enjoy some delicious pastries with a Christmas tea party.
Decorate the table with festive Christmas decor, cute teapots and cups, and yummy pastries and sweets.
It’s the perfect setup for catching up with friends, sharing laughter, and celebrating the season together.
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18. Christmas Costume Party
If you’re looking to throw a fun holiday party with a twist, a Christmas costume party is where it’s at!
Here are some festive dress up themes that you can set for your party:
Dress like an elf: Have everyone be Santa’s helper for the night and dress up as elves. Think striped tights, elf inspired makeup, and maybe even some cute elf ears!
Dress like a Christmas holiday character: From Santa to Jack Frost, Rudolph, and Frosty the Snowman, encourage your guests to dress up as a holiday character.
Dress like a candy cane (red and white): Invite your guests to get creative with red and white! They can go all out with a red and white striped outfit or keep it simple with red and white pieces. The goal is for everyone to look like festive candy canes!
Wear a holiday hat: If you want a more low-key costume vibe, make it all about the hat! Have everyone show up wearing a festive hat, like a classic Santa hat, reindeer antlers, elf headband, or even sparkly holiday headbands.
19. These are a few of my Favorite Things Party
This Christmas party theme is perfect for celebrating with close friends and family!
Have each guest bring their favorite holiday dish to share, along with materials for their favorite Christmas games to play with everyone.
Create a playlist filled with everyone’s favorite holiday songs, and, for extra fun, set up a karaoke session where guests can belt out their top holiday hits.
This party is all about celebrating what everyone loves most about the season!
20. Rudolph Glow in the Dark Party
Light up the night with a Rudolph-inspired glow-in-the-dark Christmas party.
Embrace the party’s animated theme by having everyone dress up as reindeers or rock festive Santa hats.
To really set the mood, decorate your space with glow-in-the-dark lights, neon ornaments, and plenty of glow sticks. You could even go all out with a blacklight to make everything pop!
