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2023’s Holiday Party Must-Haves

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Throwing a party this holiday season? Gathering the perfect food, music and games for your guests can be stressful. With the help of a few trends to include in any type of gathering, there will be no need to stress.

Dashing Desserts

The key to having a successful party is handing out delicious desserts. Here are just a few holiday treats that will grab your guests’ attention.

Melted Snowman Cookies

These sticky marshmallow sugar cookies are not only eye-catching but also delicious. They require only a handful of items and take a short amount of time to make!

Peppermint Bark

Layers of milk and white chocolate topped with candy cane bits make the perfect frozen treat. Not only are they good for the party, but also for gift giving!

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Thick and fluffy on the inside with a crinkled outside. These are the ultimate holiday cookies that everyone craves.

Dazzling Drinks

As you’re eating your holiday treat, you need a fun drink to sip on as well! These drinks are perfect for all occasions during this holiday season.

Candy Cane Punch

This non-alcoholic drink is fun for every guest! Style up the cup as you serve with candy cane and marshmallow on the rims.

Grinch Cocktail

It’s a boozy drink just for the adults. This fun drink is inspired by the Grinch with its bright green look.

Homemade Eggnog

Who could say no to the most popular festive drink? Especially when it’s homemade, eggnog is a beloved nutmeg and cinnamon drink that everyone can enjoy.

Cranberry Mimosa

This is a fun drink for the adults during brunch during the holidays. This mimosa is simple to make and great to taste!

Amusing Activities

To keep your guests entertained, you need some games and activities. These are fit for all ages and will just about have anyone been interested!

Scavenger hunt

Go to a nearby dollar store, or order online a bunch of inexpensive gag gifts. Hide them around your house or outdoors, and send your family and friends on an adventure by giving them riddles and jokes to solve along the way!

Movie Viewing

This one is more for later on in the party, but most certainly enjoyable. Put together a cart filled with snacks, candy and drinks to watch a holiday movie with your family and friends.

Festive Playlist

To keep the party alive, it’s important to have the right music playing. Here are a few songs that are a must in your 2023 holiday party playlist.

“Run Run Rudolph” by Kelly Clarkson

“Sleigh Ride” by Miley Cyrus

“Drummer Boy” by Justin Bieber

“Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande

“Jingle Bell Rock” (Daryl’s Version) by Daryl Hall and John Oates

“Snowman” by Sia

“We Need a Little Christmas” by Glee

“Winter Things” by Ariana Grande

Hopefully, with the help of these few ideas, the perfect holiday party will be made!

Carly's a freshman majoring in biology. She love to go to the beach, working out, and spending time with family and friend's.