Holiday events always bring joy, cheer, a time to mingle, and a time to jingle. Unfortunately, planning these events can also lead to stress and indecision. Don’t let the thought of all that goes into a holiday event keep you from having one. After all, this is the time of year to be festive and fun! And there’s no better way to plan a holiday party but with these 2017 holiday event trends that are putting everyone in the holiday spirit!
Put your Grinch face back in the closet and don’t let your friends and family down. Plan a holiday event to bring everyone together – and make it memorable. To help get you started, we’ve got the best holiday event trends for 2017.
Event trends: themes
One of the first things you will want to decide on when planning a holiday event is whether you will have a theme. Not all parties need one, but they sure do provide a bit of structure and uniformity to the event, as well as fun!
You can choose any theme that you think will tickle the fancy of your guests. Or, you can check out some of these event trends and themes for the 2017 holiday season.
Worst present party
The worst present party is one in which your guests will be instructed to bring a gift for a random person to the party. The only catch is that it must be the worst present ever. To keep it legit, make sure it is an actual bad gift and nothing gross, like a bag of your dog’s poo.
Christmas movie marathon party (in costume)
Sometimes we just need a break during the holidays. Why not give that to your guests – in party fashion? Set up TV’s or projection screens throughout the party space and fire them up with some of the most popular Christmas movies. Ask your guests to come dressed as their favorite Christmas movie character.
Scrooge party
Are you and your friends tired of everything holiday? If so, put together a scrooge party and take a break from the holidays. This means that they are forbidden to enter if they show any signs of holiday spirit. Treat the party as if it were August and leave everything red and green at the store.
Christmas carol karaoke party
Everyone loves karaoke! Ok, well most people do. Incorporate karaoke fun into your holiday party by having a Christmas carol sing along!
The 12 Days of Christmas costume party
How would you like to have a French hen, a Turtledove, a maid a milking, or a lord a leaping at your party? Make it fun and goofy by asking your guests to dress up as one of The 12 Days of Christmas.
Tents are the place to party
One of the most popular event trends of the year is renting a tent for your party! If you are looking for the ultimate space to hold your holiday party, you are going to want to rent a tent. This trending idea allows you to take your guests outdoors (yes, even in the winter). And, a tent provides you a party space that is wide-open and all yours to decorate.
Tent rentals are customizable. They come in a wide array of sizes, so you will always be able to find one to fit your needs. The ability to have climate control, flooring, and lighting are just a couple of the many perks tent rentals bring to your party space.
Not only that, but they allow you to plan any type of party you can think of, without having to worry about having so many people inside your house!
Interactive stations
Interactive stations are popular event trends of this year. Choosing to have interactive stations at your holiday party will delight your guests. Plus, having interactive food or craft stations seems to be a big trend this year. It gives your guests something to get their hands on and do. It passes time while keeping guests happy. So, it’s a win-win, right? Here are a few of the best examples:
- A hot chocolate bar, including hot chocolate and a bunch of toppings for guests to choose from, such as crushed Oreos, candy canes, marshmallows, coconut, chocolate chips, etc.
- A popcorn bar is great for the movie marathon theme! Provide popcorn and all sorts of toppings to blend in, such as candy pieces, chocolate drizzle, flavorings, hot sauce, etc.
- Macaroni and cheese bar. Turn this tasty food into an adult indulgence by providing fixin’s to add in. For example, bacon pieces, broccoli, lobster, veggies, sausage, jalapenos, and so on.
As for crafts, check these out:
- Ornament decorating
- Painting table.
- Coloring table.
- A craft project of your choosing.
Stray from the typical holiday treats
If you want to be a bit different, one of the event trends we noticed is moving away from typical holiday foods for your party. Instead, discover new treats that your guests will love. Of course, what you choose will depend on whether you are serving a plated meal, buffet, or finger foods. Consider picking a theme for food, such as a country or food-type (i.e. Mexican food, Italian food, etc.) Or, why not have Christmas from around the world and serve samplings of traditional dishes that other countries choose to eat on the holiday? It’s a treat and a lesson all in one!
Games!
People love games. So, choosing to add them to your party will only make it hotter. This years event trends include a few games that are creating a lot of talk and a lot of laughs. Or – you can basically put a Christmas spin on nearly every party game!
Check these trending games out:
- The Saran Wrap Ball game. Use plastic wrap to create a gigantic layered ball of wrapped goodies (such as candies) with a bigger prize in the middle. Each person gets a shot at unwrapping it while the person to their right rolls a pair of dice. They can continue to try to unwrap until doubles are rolled. Then, the ball moves to the right and the game continues in the same manner.
- Stocking stuffer game. Fill a stocking with goodies and have your guests attempt to guess the goodies – without peeking inside.
- Pin the nose on Rudolph.
- A Christmas scavenger hunt.
Now you know the most popular event trends and how to throw the hottest 2017 holiday party. Get your friends and family together and have a jolly good time!