From a winter wonderland to an ugly sweater party, check out these Friendsmas party ideas.
What is Friendsmas?
Similar to Friendsgiving for Thanksgiving, Friendsmas is a Christmas party/event with a heavy emphasis on friendship.
Providing the opportunity to come together with friends, enjoy good food, and make incredible memories during the holiday season.
Friendsmas Ideas
Friendsmas Pajama Party
Encourage your friends to dress in their comfiest pajamas for a friendsmas pajama party.
This laid-back yet festive theme is all about warmth, comfort, and good vibes as you celebrate the holiday season together in ultimate relaxation mode.
To really set the cozy scene, go all out with twinkling lights and cute holiday decor.
Lastly, incorporate some fun yet chill activities like watching a movie and decorating cookies into your party details.
Friendsmas Paint and Sip Party
If you and your friends are all about getting artsy, then a Friendsmas paint and sip party is the perfect way to celebrate!
This party idea is all about bringing together creativity, holiday vibes, and some tasty drinks for a relaxed and fun-filled evening.
To get started, set up your space with all the essentials — paint, canvases, brushes, water cups, and tablecloth to keep things mess-free.
You and your friends don’t have to be good at painting to enjoy this party theme.
Offer pre-drawn canvases featuring holiday-themed designs to inspire everyone’s creativity. Such as:
- Christmas trees
- Snowflakes
- Candy canes
- Beautiful winter landscapes
Also, don’t forget the “sip” part of this party’s theme. Provide some holiday themed drinks like hot chocolate, Christmas punch, and wine.
Lastly, set the party mood with a holiday playlist filled with Christmas classics and popular holiday hits.
Friendsmas Dinner Party
Hosting a Friendsmas dinner party is a timeless way to celebrate the holiday season with your friends.
To make your Friendsmas dinner feel extra special, encourage your friends to dress up in their fanciest dinner outfits.
Think cocktail dresses, suits, or anything that adds a touch of elegance to the night. It’s a fun way to get everyone in the holiday spirit and set the tone for a more formal, yet still totally fun, celebration.
When it comes to decorating your space, focus on making the dinner table the star of the show. Lay down a beautiful tablecloth and arrange a festive table setting.
Last but not least, don’t feel as though you have to cook everything.
You can have dinner catered or encourage guests to bring dishes for a potluck style menu.
Fun Friendsmas Ideas
Friendsmas Game Night
If you and your friends are all about having a good time with some friendly competition, then a Friendsmas game night is the way to go.
This party theme is all about making games and activities the main focus, which means tons of laughter, excitement, and bonding over fun challenges.
Whether you’re into holiday trivia, interactive party games, or even some old-school board games, this is the perfect way to celebrate Friendsmas in a more laid-back, playful way.
Since this theme is all about casual and interactive vibes, the food should match the energy.
Think of it like game-time snacks, but with a holiday twist! Instead of a formal sit-down meal, keep the food simple and easy to grab between rounds of games. Serve up finger foods like:
- Wings
- Sliders
- Chips and dip
- Holiday themed appetizers
Friendsmas Brunch Party
Who says Friendsmas has to be at night?
For a fresh and fun way to celebrate the holidays with your friends, host a Friendsmas brunch party.
This early morning or afternoon gathering is perfect for those who love cozy breakfasts, festive vibes, and starting the day off with great company.
When it comes to the brunch menu, the options are endless.
You can keep things simple and festive by serving holiday-inspired breakfast foods like fruit salad, pancakes, and an egg frittata.
If you want to make your party even more interactive, invite your friends into the kitchen and prepare brunch together.
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Friendsmas Charcuterie Board Night Party
Looking for a delicious and creative way to celebrate Friendsmas? Throw a charcuterie board night!
The idea is similar to a traditional potluck where everyone brings a dish, but this party theme adds a fun twist: everything has to be displayed on a charcuterie board.
From a taco to a Christmas cookies charcuterie board, the possibilities are endless.
To really get in the holiday mood, encourage your guests to create holiday-themed charcuterie boards, such as:
- Hot chocolate board
- Holiday cookies board
- Crackers & cheese board in a shape of a Christmas tree
Creative Friendsmas Ideas
Summer in the Winter Friendsmas Party
Crank up the heat this holiday season with a summer in the winter Friendsmas party.
This fun and unexpected theme takes inspiration from those warm summer vibes and brings them right into your holiday celebration, creating a festive atmosphere that feels like an epic summer party
Here’s how you can make your summer in winter party pop:
Summer Attire: Ask your guests to incorporate summer elements into their winter outfit. Such as Hawaiian shirts, beach hats, sunglasses.
Upbeat Summer-ish Playlist: Create a playlist filled with feel-good summer songs and some holiday tunes.
Bright Summer Decorations: When it comes to decor, think bright colors, balloons, garlands, and plenty of summer details.
Summer-Themed Indoor Games: You don’t need warm weather to play some classic summer games! Bring the beach indoors by setting up games like limbo, ring toss, or even corn hole.
Summer-Inspired Food and Drinks: Of course no summer party is complete without food and drinks. Serve up summer favorites like hot dogs, burgers, bbq and fruit skewers, pina coladas,and lemonade.
Friendsmas Community Service
Spread holiday cheer this season by volunteering and serving your community with friends.
This friendsmas idea is a great way to celebrate the true spirit of the season: love, kindness, and generosity.
There are so many ways to get involved and serve your community for Friendsmas, and the best part is that you and your friends can choose a cause you’re all passionate about.
Volunteer at a Nursing Home: You and your friends can bring holiday treats, lead a fun Christmas craft activity, or simply sit and chat with the residents.
Organize a Fundraising Event: From asking for monetary donations to organizing a fundraising bake sale, raise money for a cause that’s close to your hearts.
Volunteer at a Food Bank: During the holidays, many food banks experience an increase in demand, and they can always use a helping hand. Grab your friends and spend a day volunteering at a local food bank, organizing and distributing food to those in need.
Friendsmas Party Ideas
Friendsmas Gingerbread House Competition
Ready to put your friends’ creativity and building skills to the test?
A Friendsmas Gingerbread House Competition not only brings out everyone’s inner architect and decorator, but it also gives you and your friends a chance to bond over festive treats and lots of laughs.
To really crank up the excitement, turn your gingerbread house decorating party into a competition!
Split your guests (except the judges) into teams and have them build their bests houses.
Once the time runs out, have the judges score each gingerbread house based on different categories to keep the competition fair and entertaining. Such as:
- The most creative
- The most original
- The wackiest
- Most festive
- Looks most delicious
Friendsmas Movie Night
Bring out the snacks, dim the lights and press play with a Friendsmas movie night party.
To really set the mood, transform your viewing area into a super cozy, festive space. Throw down soft blankets, pile up comfy pillows, and make sure everyone has a prime spot to settle in and watch.
Lastly, make your movie night even more festive by:
- Encouraging your guests to wear holiday themed pajamas or sweaters
- Decorating with holiday decor
- Theming your snacks to the movie
Friendsmas Bake Party
From mixing cookie dough to decorating pies, celebrate the holiday season with a Friendsmas bake off.
This party theme is super hands-on and you’re rewarded with a delicious treat.
Here are a few fun ideas for treats you and your friends can bake together:
- Cupcakes
- Cookies
- Pastries
- Mini pizzas
- Pies
Friendsmas Getaway
If you and your crew are craving a little holiday adventure, consider going on a holiday getaway.
Whether it’s a cozy weekend retreat or an extended week-long vacation, gathering your friends for a holiday trip is guaranteed to bring laughter, bonding, and a whole lot of fun.
Best Friendsmas Ideas
Retro Friendsmas Party
Celebrate the holidays with a dash of nostalgia and plan a retro Friendsmas party.
To really bring the retro theme to life, start by choosing a specific decade or era to center your decorations, music, and food around.
Whether you’re feeling the funky vibes of the 70s, the neon flashiness of the 80s, the grunge and glam of the 90s, or even the nostalgic pop of the early 2000s, the possibilities are endless.
Friendsmas Spa Party
The holiday season can be super busy and stressful, so take a break from the chaos and celebrate with a rejuvenating Friendsmas spa party.
This relaxing theme is all about promoting self-care, coziness, and pampering, making it the perfect way for you and your friends to unwind and enjoy some well-deserved downtime together.
To make your spa party super fun and interactive, set up different activity stations so everyone can rotate and choose what they want to do.
This way, your friends can personalize their spa experience and enjoy a mix of activities that help them unwind. Here are some great ideas for your Friendsmas spa stations:
Reading Station: Set up a cozy corner with fluffy blankets, pillows, and a stack of books and magazines for your friends to flip through while they relax.
Stretching/Yoga Station: Set up yoga mats and create a yoga station where guests can exercise and do some body stretches.
Manicure Station: Set up a DIY mani-pedi station where your friends can pamper their hands.
Face Mask Station: No spa party is complete without face masks! Set up a face mask station where your friends can choose between different masks, like hydrating, brightening, or calming options.
Arts and Crafts Station: From DIY body scrubs to coloring pages, set up an interactive arts and crafts station.
Friendsmas Costume Party
A Friendsmas costume party is a fun way to dress up and ditch traditional holiday attire.
Guests can dress up in holiday themed costumes such as the Grinch, candy cane, Mrs. Clause, etc. and enjoy a night of fun and laughter.
To encourage your friends to go all out with their costumes, promote a best dressed competition and award some cool prizes.
Friendsmas Karaoke Party
Sing your way through the holiday season with a friendsmas karaoke party.
To really crank up the excitement, encourage your friends to get involved with duets, group performances, and solos. The more participation, the better!
Lastly, don’t worry if you don’t have a fancy karaoke machine; you don’t need one to pull off an epic karaoke night.
All you really need is a cordless microphone and a screen to display the song lyrics.
You can easily find karaoke versions of most songs on YouTube, or you can download karaoke apps that sync with your TV or laptop.
Set it up in your living room or party space, and you’ve got an instant karaoke setup ready to go!
Cozy Friendsmas Ideas
Friendsmas Ugly Sweater Party
An ugly sweater party is a lighthearted and quirky Friendsmas party theme.
Invite your friends to wear their most tacky and over the top holiday sweaters, and get ready for a delightful night of fun.
Don’t stop at ugly sweaters. Take your Party to the next level by “Uglyfying” your space.
Lean into the wacky and mismatched vibes by decorating with colorful garlands, loud patterns, tacky string light displays, and bold Christmas colors. The more over-the-top, the better!
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Friendsmas Winter Wonderland Party
Create the visual enchantment of a wintery snow landscape with a Friendsmas winter wonderland party.
To start, transform your space by embracing a snow-themed color palette of white, silver, and blue.
These colors will instantly create that frosty-wintery vibe that’s perfect for a winter wonderland.
For a finishing touch, you can have a white, silver, and blue dress code so that everyone can match the party’s theme.
Friendsmas Tea Party
From traditional tea blends to holiday flavors, come together over a hot cup of tea with an elegant Friendsmas tea party.
Set the scene of your party with tea cups, serving trays, and an assortment of tasty treats to make your Friendsmas feel like a fancy high tea experience.
