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How to Keep Guests Entertained at a Holiday Party

How to Keep Guests Entertained at a Holiday Party

The holiday season is one of the most popular times for a person to host a party and invite all of their family and friends over. Most people who are hosting holiday parties get really excited about it and look forward to seeing all the people they love in one place. At the same time, many hosts will feel stressed and overwhelmed at the idea of having all the people they love in one place.

There are some ways that any host can control the stress and excitement to create a party that everyone will love. Apart from food and space, entertainment is one of the most common things hosts struggle with when hosting a holiday party. Finding some options that will keep everyone happy and entertained throughout the night is not always easy, but there are some great options that any host can use. Here are some ways to keep guests entertained at a holiday party.

Do a secret gift exchange        

Most people exchange gifts during the holiday season anyway, so party hosts can make this gift exchange the main event at their party. Hosts can have guests pick names randomly from the guest list and everyone can buy one gift for the person they chose. It is always fun to see who gets what.

Host it in the evening  

When you think of a family event, you probably automatically think of the daytime, but hosting an evening event can add a special feel to it. String some fairy lights up, trim the grass with a battery operated lawn mower, and pop some blankets down on your newly-trimmed garden. Then you can chat and stargaze with your guests until you get tired.

Choose a theme for the party

Having a theme party creates entertainment without even having to try. Everyone will have enough fun talking about their outfit choices and everything associated with that theme. Hosts can choose whatever theme they want, or whatever theme they think their guests will have the most fun with, and come up with decorations and foods that go along with the theme.

Watch a favorite classic holiday movie

There are a lot of movies that are only appropriate at this time of year. Many people look forward to these movies all year long. Anyone hosting a party can have a viewing of these movies to give their guests something fun to do when conversation lulls. Hosts can use http://www.direct2tv.com/directv/ to get the best options for holiday movie channels.

Play some music and clear space for dancing

When in doubt of what to do for entertainment for a party, music and dancing is always a safe bet. Hosts can allow guests to make alterations to the playlist so that everyone will hear something that they like. Some space can be cleared in an area of the home for guests to show off their moves and let loose a little bit. This is always a fun way to bring everyone together and help everyone relax.

Have guests make their own food

This may not sound like the best form of entertainment, but the food can actually be a great conversation starter. Hosts can arrange to have food out that guests will assemble or finish on their own. This allows everyone to create a meal that is a little different and unique.