25 Tinsel-rrific Christmas Party Themes
Make Your Holiday Gathering Merry & Bright
The merriest of holiday seasons is upon us – it's time to deck the halls and spread the cheer, and we've wrapped up a collection of Christmas party themes to help you do exactly that! Whether you're the designated party planner for your kiddo's class, the office holiday bash, or a private shindig, we’re here to help you create a magical gathering.
Holiday Party Theme Ideas
From yule-nique and unexpected ideas to sleigh-tastic themes for all tastes and styles, we've got ideas for Christmas party themes that are sure to transform your gathering into a tree-mendously joyful affair.
Pajama Brunch: Host a festive brunch and invite guests to wear their favorite holiday-themed pajamas or loungewear for a relaxed and comfy celebration.
Christmas Cookie Exchange: Have guests bring their fave homemade Christmas cookies (with recipe) to exchange with others – supply them with reusable boxes or bags to take home their loot.
Christmas Around the World Party: Explore different Christmas traditions from around the world with decorations, food, and music representing various cultures.
Santa's Workshop: Turn your party into Santa's workshop with toy-making stations, DIY holiday crafts, and Santa Claus himself for photos and wishlists.
Christmas Casino Night: Set up casino games with a holiday twist, where guests can gamble with play money for prizes.
Vintage Christmas Celebration: Deck your halls with a retro feel (aluminum tree, antique ornaments, vintage decorations), play classic holiday music, serve old-fashioned Christmas cookies, and host activities full of Christmas-past nostalgia (making popcorn garland, caroling in your neighborhood, etc.)
Carol-oke Night: Host a night of karaoke fun featuring popular Christmas songs and carols for guests to sing.
White Elephant Gift Exchange: Make the gift exchange the central theme of your party, and have fun with quirky or humorous gifts. Get White Elephant gift ideas here!
Holiday Ho-Ho-Hoedown: Host a cowboy Christmas dance party featuring country music, cowboy decor, and western-themed activities – get ideas here.
12 Days of Christmas Party: Plan a soiree that plays on the idea of the 12 days. Get creative with your countdown items – see great ideas here!
Christmas Field Day: Organize friendly reindeer game competitions like snowball dodgeball (use styrofoam balls if you don’t have real snow), Santa sack races, and hot cocoa relays.
Gamers’ Wonderland: Plan a game-playing event featuring Christmas-themed board games, holiday trivia, Christmas charades, etc. Get more ideas for holiday party games and activities here!
Dashing Through the Snow: Create a magical winter wonderland with white decorations, faux snow, and icy blue accents. Guests can dress in all white or wear their best winter attire.
Masquerade Ball: Combine the elegance of a masquerade ball with Christmas by having guests wear festive masks and formal attire.
Fireside Feast: Create a cozy, rustic atmosphere with a fireplace, plaid decorations, and a hearty holiday feast.
Nutcracker Ballet Bash: Celebrate the holiday classic with a Nutcracker-themed party, complete with ballet-inspired decorations and costumes.
Hip Hop Holiday Hullabaloo: Deck your halls with hip hop themed decor, turn on some hip hop holiday tunes, and ask guests to dress the (hip hop) part.
Christmas in [Insert City] Party: Choose a famous city (think Paris, Athens, Madrid, etc.) and commence your party planning accordingly with decor, food, and activities.
Gingerbread Brunch: Turn your home or event space into a gingerbread house with candy decor and host a brunch featuring various gingerbread treats.
Costume Celebration: Encourage guests to dress as their favorite holiday characters (whether it's Santa, elves, reindeer, Scrooge, or the Grinch).
Ugly Sweater Shindig: Ask guests to wear their ugliest, tackiest holiday sweaters for a fun and lighthearted atmosphere. You can even have a contest to vote for the ugliest sweater.
Candy Cane Lane Lollapalooza: Decorate with red and white stripes and focus on candy cane-inspired treats, decorations, and activities.
Out of This World Wingding: Invite guests to celebrate Christmas in space – decorate with stars, aliens, galaxies, auroras, etc. and put together an astronaut obstacle course full of moon rocks, planets, and asteroids to avoid.
Polar Express Party: Based on the classic book and movie, create a train-themed party with hot cocoa, train tickets, and a reading of "The Polar Express."
Mashup Bash: Create your own mashup party theme by combining Christmas with other holidays and/or other seasons’ themes. (Think Winter Wonderland Luau, Cinco de Diciembre, Easter-mas, etc. – decorate with elements from each season or holiday.)
