40 Fun Holiday Party Themes

SWPosted by Stacey Whitney
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The holidays are a great time to get together with friends, family, or coworkers to celebrate and spread a little cheer. A festive theme can make your party stand out as the event of the season! From classic vintage Christmas to more unique ideas, the sky is the limit. You can make things feel more cohesive by creating on-theme invitations, decorations, and snacks. You can even request that guests get into the spirit by wearing outfits that match the theme.

If you need some inspiration, we have plenty of ideas to spark your creativity. Stay on-budget by DIY’ing some decorations, or asking guests to pitch in with a potluck menu. Or opt to turn your party into a way to give back to the community or spread holiday cheer by caroling in your neighborhood.

Choose whatever theme matches your personality and sounds like the most fun to you. If you’re hoping your party is more ho-ho-ho instead of ho-hum, get started with this list to spark ideas for a fun theme party that your guests are sure to remember for many years to come.

'Tis The Season For Giving: Parties With a Purpose

  1. A Storybook Christmas. Invite guests to bring a children's book to donate to the local library, school or literacy center. For extra fun, have everyone dress as a favorite character!
  2. Fill Santa's Sleigh. Ask each guest to bring a gift to fill Santa's sleigh. Donate the gifts to Toys for Tots or to a local family in need. As a bonus, ask one of your guests to dress as Santa's helper and make a big show out of collecting the donated gifts.
  3. . Do you have a friend in their first apartment or home? Perhaps there is someone you know who lost a home to a flood or fire this past year? Host a Trim My Tree party and invite each party guest to bring an ornament to help provide Christmas for a family in need.