Holidays are the time for giving and spending time with family and friends. This season is the perfect time to do both by hosting a party! It doesn't have to be anything fancy or extravagant. A quiet night in with a few of your friends will definitely suffice. If you're looking for a party idea that gives the gift of giving, while spending time with your loved ones, Wedding and Party Network has a crafting party that everyone will enjoy!
Keep it simple with the decor – Since your house is already decorated for the holidays, you don't really need any more decorations. You might consider finding a table centerpiece for the food and drink table, burlap banner for the hot chocolate bar, but nothing really else. Don't get extravagant, remember, this is supposed to be a cozy night in.
Your side of hot chocolate & sweets – With every party, guests love to snack on something. Be prepared to have a few sweet treats along with your hot chocolate. First things first, you must set up your hot chocolate bar. Go with a rustic theme for your table. Create a burlap table runner and a burlap banner that says hot chocolate bar that hangs over the table.
Set out hot chocolate mugs with a stick of chocolate inside so all your guests have to do is pour hot milk or water over top. You can also have a giant pot full of hot chocolate ready to go as well.
Don't forget the toppings. Marshmallows, crushed peppermint, crushed Graham crackers, and cinnamon sticks are all musts for your toppings. To make your table stand out even more, don't forget about the cute servingware. Find cute scoopers and tongs for your toppings, mason jars to place your toppings in, and cute glasses for hot chocolate. Just remember your theme is a rustic vibe.
Now, what type of sweets will you serve. Just serve up your favorite cookies. However, if you're having a bit of a brain lapse and have no clue. Serve macaroons, coconut macaroons, puppy chow mix, chocolate covered strawberries, and a chocolate covered ganache cake.
There are so many options! Again, if you don't have time, consider visiting your local bakery. They will have tons of delicious sweet treats!
On to the craft – Choose whatever craft you like. You can create Christmas ornaments, hot chocolate jars, dessert jars, or even wreaths. There are many craft ideas, just research online to find some. Don't forget to create adorable bags for them to take their goodies home with them as well.
This holiday party is all about the hot chocolate and spending time with your loved ones. Start planning now so you can get this party in before the holidays are over.
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