Party Planning

808Girl asked:


My nephew plays for a Jr. Pee Wees football team (ages 8-11)and I wanted to give them each all a halloween sack. They’re in the process of practicing for the playoffs where they’re playing in our state Stadium. Some of the boys need to watch their weight. They can’t go over 105lbs or they won’t play. I had an idea of putting a 12oz gatorade and a trail mix bar in a halloween themed sack. What do you think? Do you have any other ideas that I can include in the pack?

Gavin

Sassy asked:


I feel like Im in way over my head here. There are so many freaking sites with too much info on planning a party there. I need to find info so I can estimate how much everything will cost because Im planning it out of state without much contact with the bridesmaids. So Im the one who has to organize and synthesize to see if it is possible for everyone. Any books or resources that can help?

Diego

Qing Gu asked:


Everyone will look forward to the company Christmas party when you make plans to include these corporate Christmas party games!

Oh Come All Ye

When you need Christmas office party games that will not only allow guests to mingle but will also give them something to talk about, then how about giving this one a try?

Before the party, come up with several item categories.

At game’s end, guests will be grouped into these categories so aim to have 3-5 guests per group (for small office parties) or as many as 20 each (for larger corporate gatherings). Within each category you’ll need several items that fit the description.

Here are a few examples:

* Christmas song titles: “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “The First Noel,” “Silent Night,” “Away in a Manger”

* Christmas sweets: candy canes, sugar cookies, chocolate-covered cherries, ribbon candy, chocolate orange

* Christmas dinner: ham, turkey, yams, cranberry sauce, stuffing

* Christmas decorations: lights, tree, ornaments, garland, candles

Write all of the items on slips of paper without indicating their categories, but do keep a master list of all of the items and categories to avoid confusion later.

To play the game, have participating employees and guests draw a slip of paper from a Christmas stocking as they enter. Once everyone has arrived, explain that they each hold one item in an unnamed category.

During the office party, their task is to talk to other guests to determine both their category and which partygoers share the same group. The first group to find all of its members and correctly guess the category wins the prize!

Christmas Ornament Bowling

If you’re looking for corporate Christmas party games that will have guests on their feet and cheering, this one is right up your alley! Christmas ornament bowling is full of unpredictable fun, and the built in comedy of rolling ornaments is a guaranteed ice breaker!

Setting up this game is easy. Use rolls of wrapping paper to make a lane to keep wayward ornaments from wandering too far out of line. Set up bowling “pins” at one end; miniature Christmas trees are the perfect accent for this holiday party game!

To play, collect several ornaments of various shapes - as long as they will roll (and not necessarily in a straight line), any shape will do. For safety reasons, avoid ornaments made from glass or those which are otherwise fragile. Have guests take turns rolling the ornaments down the lane. Award one point for each knocked over tree or pin, and the player with the most points wins.

This game is fabulous because it works for parties of any size, whether you need corporate Christmas party games for 10 employees or 100. Simply set up more lanes for bigger crowds and let the good times roll!

An office Christmas party doesn’t have to be dull just because it’s a corporate event. In fact, you can make this year’s one of the most memorable yet when you put some of these corporate Christmas party games to work for you!



Alexandra

texas mom asked:


It is a school rule you must invite the entire class if inviting anyone. So I invited 18 kids from my sons class to his birthday party. We are having it at our house tomorrow & we rented a water slide. No one has RSVPd, which if no one from school came, we still have a bunch of other kids coming (family & friends).

I am just wondering of those of you who have invited your childs entire class how many actually showed?
My kids go to public schools. It is a rule so other kids are not left out.
Kindergarten & second graders

Emmanuel

Lauren G asked:


I work for a public relations firm in Boston am am trying to locate a halloween costume historian to help me write an article of the history of halloween costumes. Do you know of any halloween costume historians or know how I could contact one? Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated!

Brayden

Anais.Rym asked:


I’m working on halloween invitations and announcements cards, and I’ll like to put babies halloween pictures, I searched on flickr and deviantart, but i think that i need a permission to use their pics
is there any website where can I get babies Halloween pics?

Thanks!

Mariah

Peter Gitundu asked:


The biggest party happens during Christmas time when all is merry and wonderful. However, you may find yourself needing some inspiration on what to do for your party and Christmas party ideas become very necessary. Christmas comes with so much and you need to evaluate what you are used to doing and know what you are going to change or retain. The most common theme of a Christmas party is a religious one and there are many religious aspects in every Christmas idea. The main feature of Christmas parties or festivities lie in the decoration. The signature decoration tool being a Christmas tree. You therefore need to maintain such fundamental aspects of Christmas depending on the location you are at. This means that if you plan to hold a party at home, nothing rivals a good Christmas tree as the centerpiece of your decorations.

Other decorative Christmas party ideas include adding ribbon bows to your basket handles, candlesticks, chair backs, doorknobs, garlands, wreaths, tiebacks for curtain and railings. Consider adding a touch of elegance to your decor and you can have aromatherapy pillar candles placed in strategic places in your house. This will provide that heavenly feel as you celebrate Christmas. However, you need to take caution for very small children and even pets so that you can put safety first. Other Christmas party ideas for the decoration include arranging ornaments in a shallow basket beautifully and you can also do this for pinecones. Be creative and do something different for the venue of your party because different sometimes manages to look good.

Christmas party ideas for centerpieces include beaded fruit, candle and cranberries, candle and greens and candlestick. You can get detailed information on how to create the centerpiece on the internet. Make sure you follow every instruction carefully so as to achieve the best. You need Christmas party ideas for games. Examples of the most popular games for Christmas are best gift, find the Santa, draw the carol, spying them all, share the gifts, stocking the stockings and many more.    A game that is tantalizing for your guests is ’share the gifts’ and it is played in the following way.

Everyone is given a gift or they may come with a gift and a long story that is customized is told and the purpose for the story is to ensure the people pass on their gift in this way. The story will contain key words like ‘right’ and ‘left’. Whenever the listeners hear the word ‘right’, they will pass the gift to the person sited on the right. And they will do the same when they hear ‘left’. At the end of the game, everyone will have the gift they are holding and they can reveal and enjoy. There is no doubt that your party will excel with the above Christmas party ideas, remember that ideas can never run out and there are other things you can do to enhance your Christmas party. As you enjoy yourself, reflect on the real meaning of Christmas which is love.



Jada

Mandy Chagger asked:


er way to celebrate Christmas than by throwing a Christmas party. Better yet, throw a themed Christmas party! Not only will your guests have a blast, they will be talking about your party for years! It is easy to have a Christmas party, so spice it up with something memorable and different.

Hawaiian Theme

Having a Hawaiian-themed Christmas party is a great idea, especially if you live in a warmer climate and can have it outside. Guests can come decked out in aloha and beach clothing while enjoying a terrific Christmas party. There are many decorating tips that can help make your Hawaiian Themed Christmas party an event to remember. First, find a Hawaii-themed Christmas invitation to send out to your guests. These can easily be found online or in specialty stores. Use silk flower leis to decorate your Christmas tree, and decorate your house or garden the same way. Make Christmas cookies using cookie cutters with a Hawaiian theme. You can find cookie cutters in the shape of pineapples, coconut palm trees, and much more. When guests arrive, throw some fresh leis or silk flower leis on them. There are many ways to make Christmas parties with a Hawaiian theme a huge success.

Medieval Theme

Another option for having a themed Christmas party is to have a medieval theme. There are many great ideas that can be used to make your Christmas party interesting and memorable. You can first find medieval-themed Christmas invitations online to send out to your guests. Use flickering lights to create a dungeon-like room. Use plywood to create a makeshift drawbridge, and a small wading pool full of water for a moat. Use fake weapons to decorate around your house to create a more medieval theme. Of course, you and your guests will have love dressing up as your favorite medieval maidens and knights. There are many websites dedicated to selling the party supplies and costumes you will need to make your medieval party a success!

Movie Themed Christmas Party

There are many Christmas movies that have become classics. You can base a whole themed Christmas party on any famous Christmas movie that you like. Some examples would be “The Grinch,” “Nightmare before Christmas,” or “A Christmas Story.” Pick a favorite and start decorating! Study the movie to find out what kind of clothing or costumes you and your guests should wear. Make sure you inform guests of the theme in your Christmas party invitations. Play the music of the movie - you can almost always buy the soundtrack of the movie online or in a music store. Dress up and decorate your home in the style of your favorite Christmas movie, and your guests will have a ball.

Christmas Tree Decorating Party

For a fun Themed Christmas Party idea, put up your Christmas tree, whether it is an artificial one or a real one. String it up with lights, if a real one, and use lots of ornaments, bows, ribbons, and fake snow. This is a great themed Christmas party for a party that involves a lot of children. Give them the decorations and let them have at the tree. They will have a lot of fun, and you will get a uniquely decorated Christmas tree in the process! Make sure to have lots of cookies and hot chocolate on hand for all the hungry people that will be there. When you are done, make sure to take a picture of everyone in front of the tree.

White Christmas Theme

It is not always possible to have a White Christmas, although most of us dream of one. You can make your own Christmas party theme by decorating everything in your house white. Make a white Christmas tree, string white lights, put up white streamers, white decorations, and prepare white drinks and white food. Ask your guests to dress all in white. If you’re bold, sprinkle lots of fake snow around the house. Your guests will be dreaming of your white Christmas party for a long time!

Christmas Costume Party

It is always fun to dress up. Christmas parties don’t have to be an exception! Ask your party guests to dress up in their favorite costumes. Some popular favorites would be Santa Claus, an elf, Christmas tree, Angel, Snowman, Mrs. Claus, or a candy cane. Hold a costume party, and give out prizes for the best costume. Couples may dress up in themes themselves.

Humorous Christmas Theme

Let your Christmas party be a very merry event and have the place decked out. This is a great party idea for a kid’s Christmas party. The room can look like a circus, with red and green streamers and balloons strewn about. Guests can dress as clowns to make the atmosphere more humorous! Kids and adults alike will have a great time at this themed Christmas party.



David

Dominique Halet asked:


Traditions of Thanksgiving in Canada

Like all the harvest festivals throughout history, the overt celebration of gratefulness of the Earth’s bounteousness is through a fabulous feast! Gathering up with the family for a day of enjoyment and fellowship is easier in Canada than in many other countries. While the official Thanksgiving Day is on Monday, Canadians usually celebrate it during the entire three-day weekend.

After the main meal, it is traditional to kick back and relax while watching the featured “Thanksgiving Day Classic” football game. Not to be confused with the American version of football, the Canadian Football League offers a doubleheader schedule of games for the Thanksgiving Day celebration.

Besides the indoor activities or the family dinner, the weekend of Thanksgiving is traditionally the occasion for a last big outdoor extravaganza. Either participating or watching the numerous Thanksgiving Day parades that are such an entire part of the holiday will get one out of the house and into the end of the summer air. The Thanksgiving weekend is also traditional for taking that last outdoor getaway before winter sets in and is a perfect time for hiking, fishing or simply enjoying the outstanding autumn colors.

While the Thanksgiving Day celebration is a secular event, those with a religious mind have their own Thanksgiving traditions that they partake of in their churches. With the old European harvest festivals in mind, most churches are decorated with the traditional cornucopias, wheat sheaves, pumpkins, gourds and corn ears. There are particular scriptural texts and hymns that are emphasized at this time of the year to celebrate the harvest and their gratefulness to their God for providing for them.

Traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States

While Thanksgiving is celebrated yearly in the United States since 1863, it has been often bounced around and given different reasons for celebration. By the mid-20th century it had been firmly placed at the end of November and made a Federal Holiday.

Even though it is a secular holiday, since the beginning of the nation has a religious overtone. Though set aside as a day to thank God for the bounty of the Earth, this is not required.

Although not the first Thanksgiving event in the history of the United States, the “official” point of origin is taken from the Plymouth Colony of Massachusetts. Therefore the traditional decorations include Pilgrims, pumpkins, Indians and turkeys. In honor of the harvest, corn stalks, ears, cornucopias and gourds also find their way into Thanksgiving Day displays. Plays and pageants are often performed with this theme in both schools and religious institutions.

Alongside the omnipresent turkey are prepared additional Native American foods such as mashed and sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, corn, and cranberry sauce. It is still proper to offer a prayer at the beginning of the meal, whether to a God or general good fortune. Many organizations take this time to put together food drives for donating Thanksgiving meals to the poor and needy.

The Thanksgiving Day parades are the biggest and most popular of the year, rivaling and generally even beating out the Christmas parades.

American Football is also a part of the Thanksgiving celebration. Both major leagues hold special game events on Thanksgiving Day and several of the teams always play on this day. In schools, it is the end of the football season and the games played near the Thanksgiving Day holiday are traditionally scheduled as longstanding Rivalry Matches between schools.

Another of the great Thanksgiving traditions actually takes place on the day after. Called “Black Friday”, it is the official beginning of the Christmas shopping season and retail stores often start it off with big sales and special shopping events.

Whether in Canada or in the United States, religious or secular, it is a great excuse to celebrate and appreciate the things we have!

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Kyler

Gary Mattoc asked:


scene in London cannot be compared to any other place in the world, especially during the time when the true spirit of Christmas is amplified to its full glory. Everybody wants to turn every party he or she organises into a memorable event and why not? A Christmas party is an event that is not only enjoyed at the time it is happening, it also becomes a subject of relish and wonderment afterwards.

When you organise a Christmas party, in London or elsewhere, you certainly want your guests to remember it for a long time, and take back fond memories. Christmas is a great time of the year and should be enjoyed to the fullest and what better way can there be than throwing a charming party? Amidst a maddeningly fast London life, a Christmas party is the best place to come together, bump into new people, re-establish old contacts, spend some quality time with your colleagues, family and relatives, and explore new grounds.

Come November and the party season in London begins to stir and wakes up completely by the second half of the month. Every alley, house, lane, shop, mall and office comes alive with decorations and multicoloured lighting arrangements. Even those who generally shy away from attending parties feel like either throwing or attending parties and mingle with people.

Due to over-commercialisation and excessive celebrations things begin to seem a bit monotonous after a point and some people begin to get put-off whenever they are asked to attend another Christmas party. This is a reason some event organisers in London are arranging themed Christmas parties for their clients. Such parties metamorphose tedious gatherings into enthralling experiences that render an entirely different meaning to organising and attending Christmas parties.

A themed Christmas party is conceived around the common interests and backgrounds of the guests and hosts. If it is a child’s party the theme can be derived from a popular folk or fairy tale or the latest children’s blockbuster or anything that can cater to child’s imagination and excitement.

Similarly, adults can have a theme party according to a common interest. For instance if you are a technology company then you can organise tech-themed party for your colleagues or something totally different that can catch their fancy. And what about people with a literary bent of mind who are fascinated by the literary aura of the Victorian age? Wouldn’t it be great to visit the London of Charles Dickens and embody one of the characters of his great novels? Although it is almost impossible that you are unacquainted with Charles Dickens but just in case… he was one of the great Victorian authors of his time and gave this world classics like The Tale Of Two Cities, The Great Expectations and David Copperfield.

Whether you want to celebrate your next Christmas party in the proximity of Miss Havisham’s dusty chambers or in a dark alley of Dickens’ London the options of enjoying a Dickens themed Christmas party are as infinite as the imagination of the prodigal author. It doesn’t matter if you are a couple or an entire corporate team, if you want to party in London you can find a suitable theme for yourself. Forget about big budgets and stilted party conversations; walk down the annals of literary history and immerse yourself in the good old charmingly world of Charles Dickens.

Imagine what wonders a themed Christmas party can work on the overall mood of the gathering? Everybody comes to the party in peculiar costumes and with a sense of purpose. Nothing is vague but the mystery is very much alive. Since everyone plays a crucial part in the theme all your guests feel special. A themed Christmas party can consist of various activities that can become an integral part of spending quality time at the party. So the next time you plan to hold a Christmas party in London, hold a themed Christmas party and you will never ever like the idea of holding or attending a normal party.



Angel