Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching, and for many people, that means it’s time to plan for a fantastic holiday party with all of your friends and family! While you might have some excellent party-planning skills, there’s one thing many people don’t account for when planning their Cinco de Mayo celebrations: the drinks.
Having the best holiday parties means having the best food and drink to guarantee a fun time. If you want to spice up your Cinco de Mayo party and master throwing the best family celebrations, we’ve got you covered. Here are the 12 best Mexican-party drink ideas to kick your Cinco de Mayo celebration up a notch this year.
1. The Traditional Margarita
Families and friends will rejoice at the sight of a tasty margarita when they arrive at your Cinco de Mayo celebration. While you can add any number of twists to make your margarita sweeter or spicier, you can also stick to the traditional version: a salted rim, tasty tequila, lime, agave nectar, sea salt, and Cointreau are all you need to whip up this drink for your adult friends.
Bottom line: there’s no going wrong with a margarita, no matter what you’re celebrating. Why not take things to the next level and add a margarita bar?
2. Mexican Hot Chocolate
Cinco de Mayo celebrations should be fun and festive for everyone in the family, whether or not they drink alcoholic beverages. Along with putting a spin on some classic recipes by finding a non-alcoholic version, offer classic, tasty drinks like Mexican hot chocolate.
While it might be warm in May, that shouldn’t stop you from offering this rich drink with a kick. Full of bold, mouth-watering flavors with a bit of spice to shock your tastebuds, there’s no doubt that Mexican hot chocolate will be a hit at all of your family celebrations.
3. The Paloma
If you want to shake things up with your cocktails, consider offering guests a classic Paloma. With grapefruit soda and tequila tossed together for a perfectly-balanced sweet and sour taste, the Polama is fast, easy to make, and pleasing to the tastebuds. If you’re considering catering for your celebration, ensure you have a Paloma on hand to tame your mouth after eating spicy food.
4. The Horchata
Nothing beats a classic horchata when it comes to Mexican drinks. Horchata is iconic for a reason: it’s downright delicious. Its sweet, creamy flavor with a touch of cinnamon compliments any dish. Made from agua fresca, ground rice, soaked almonds, and cinnamon, horchata can go with anything and are a perfect option to ensure a balance of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for your party. Like the Paloma, horchata can help soothe your palette if you struggle with spicier flavors. Bottom line? A horchata is pretty tough to resist.
5. The Michelada
If you prefer your drinks on the savory side, consider offering the Michelada at your Cinco de Mayo get-together. This unique cocktail is similar to a traditional Bloody Mary but differs in some fundamental ways. Combining Mexican beer, Clamato, spices, lime, hot sauce, and other sauces, the Michelada is packed with solid flavors suitable for anyone seeking a drink that stands out.
6. The Agua Fresca
This drink is far more than just your average fresh water–you can make the agua fresca with pretty much any fruit to create a mouth-watering fruit juice perfect for the hot weather. Choose multiple fruits to give your guests plenty of options when choosing their beverage. If you want to take things up a notch with some fresh fruits, sugar, and vodka, agua fresca is a must-have at any Cinco de Mayo gathering.
7. The Mezcalita
If you like oranges and spice, the mezcalita is right up your alley. This drink is a delicious, orange juice-based beverage with a slight bitterness, spice, and some alcohol for anyone looking to party with friends during Cinco de Mayo.
The mezcalita is jam-packed with complex flavors, and you test your spice tolerance by adding a few extra jalapeños into the mix. If you don’t mind your drinks matching the spice in your food, you might find your new favorite drink in this Mexican classic.
8. The Sangrita
Don’t mistake it for a sangria–the delicious Sangrita is well-deserving of its spot on our list, even if it’s not as well-known as the former. A Sangrita is a tasty cocktail with various citrus juices, Mexican spices, and tequila. Unlike sangria, which originated in Spain and is wine-based, a Sangrita is a Mexican cocktail that suits any Cinco de Mayo celebration. Its refreshing flavors make the Sangrita a must for your Cinco de Mayo get-together.
9. The Tepache
Tepache de Piña is a tasty, traditional craft beer made from pineapple peels, giving the drink its title of pineapple beer. Combined with sugar and various spices, the Tepache is a classic that should be a staple for any family gathering.
With pre-colonial roots, Tepache has been increasingly popular in recent years. With minimal alcohol content (typically about 2% ABV), Tepache is the perfect beverage to offer family and friends at your Cinco de Mayo party.
10. The Ponche
This drink is perfect for a festive occasion like Cinco de Mayo. The Ponche is a warm, comforting beverage that shouldn’t be reserved for winter celebrations. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the mouthwatering combination of brown sugar, apples, pears, prunes, cinnamon, raisins, and other flavorful ingredients packed into a cup of Ponche.
Not interested in serving hot beverages at your Cinco de Mayo celebration? Try putting Ponche on ice for a perfectly-chilled summer drink.
11. Mexican Coffee
You want to keep your Cinco de Mayo celebrations festive all day long, meaning that you and your guests will likely want a caffeine boost at some point during the festivities. Complete your Cinco de Mayo celebration with Mexican coffee and make an adult version by incorporating some tequila and Kahlua into your cup.
12. The Carajillo
Another delicious coffee-based drink you can serve on ice is the Carajillo or the “coffee cocktail.” The Carajillo is easy to make, only requiring espresso and Licor 43 on top of some ice for a summertime energy boost. If you and your guests prefer to drink your coffee hot, the Carajillo is equally delectable when warm.
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Contact us to hire our catering services today, or visit our restaurant to find more tasty bites by checking out Kpacho today.
Are you ready to Fiesta like never before? This 2023 Cinco de Mayo will surely be the most festive celebration yet! Don’t know where to start for your party? We’ve compiled 15 of the best Cinco de Mayo party ideas to have you and your guests celebrating with a genuinely Mexican flavor. From traditional decorations, delicious food, vibrant music & lots more – you’ll find something here that matches every taste in this collection of festive fun! Let’s start planning an incredible day as we bring out the best of everyone’s Mexican heritage.
1. Have a Mariachi Band
Adding a mariachi band to your fun-filled Cinco de Mayo celebration will bring some life and festive spirit. The traditional Mexican melodies these bands play provide an excellent ambiance for any holiday party. Finding one that fits your needs and budget is simple too, as you can easily connect with them online or in your local area.
2. Make a Piñata
Piñatas are the perfect way to spice up family celebrations, parties, and other events for kids and adults alike. Not only are piñatas fun to make, but they also bring loads of entertainment when it comes time to break them open. Whether you buy one online or from your local party store, plotting out how and where you’ll hang it is half the excitement. Don’t forget to stuff it full of candy and small toys!
3. Serve Traditional Mexican Foods
You can’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo without the celebration staple – traditional Mexican food. Stock up on tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and tamales – favorite dishes that never fail to bring in the flavor and charm necessary for a fantastic party. Whether you prepare these delectable delights yourself or purchase them from restaurants specializing in catering needs, everyone will surely enjoy indulging in a bit of the deliciousness of Mexico right at home.
4. Set Up a Photo Booth
Creating a fun photo booth is the perfect way to make your Cinco de Mayo party stand out! With just a few decorations and props, you can create a fun environment for guests to take silly pictures. The booth can be customized according to the theme of your event, with props like colorful sarapes (a traditional Mexican blanket), festive maracas and pinatas, or sombreros.
5. Have a Margarita Bar
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a margarita bar is the perfect idea to make your event fun! Customize it to fit your party needs by choosing different flavors of margaritas like fruit, coconut, or strawberry. Nothing says Cinco de Mayo like serving a selection of traditional yet personalized margaritas. Your guests will love it, and your party becomes the next level of fun!
6. Play Mexican-Themed Games
The holiday of Cinco de Mayo lends itself well to creating a wide variety of entertaining activities you and your guests can enjoy together. The game’s musical chairs, pin the tail on the donkey, and piñata whack-a-mole is always fun for kids and adults alike.
7. Decorate with Bright Colors
Make your Cinco de Mayo party fun and festive by adding striking colors throughout the decorations. Use a rainbow of vibrant hues to create a fun atmosphere to help your guests feel exhilarated and ready for a great holiday party. Balloons, streamers, flowers, banners – brighten up any room with these fun and affordable decorations and set the right tone for the night.
8. Hang Paper Lanterns
Hang paper lanterns from the ceiling or in doorways at your Cinco de Mayo party to give it a flair and make the occasion more festive. Paper lanterns are a fantastic way to bring a bit of Mexican culture into any gathering, regardless of whether it will take place indoors or outside.
9. Put Up Banners
Shake up your party space by adding a pop of color and excitement with stunning banners! These fun decorations come in various shapes and sizes and can be easily found online or at your local party store. Let your creativity run wild as you explore the endless possibilities of banner designs – your guests will be blown away by the festive atmosphere!
10. Wear Traditional Mexican Clothing
Cinco de Mayo is a fun, festive occasion best celebrated with an outfit that captures the spirit of Mexican culture. For your next Cinco de Mayo party, why not wear traditional Mexican clothing – feel free to accessorize with maracas and colorful decorations! Dressing up in these beautiful, vibrant patterns and designs will be fun and a great way to bring family and friends together to celebrate their Mexican heritage. Plus, you’ll look fabulous in traditional Mexican attire!
11. Dance the Night Away
What better way to celebrate than with a dance party and decorations that are fun and festive? Step it up by making a playlist with a theme and teaching everyone some fun dance moves they can show off all night. When you throw a dance-filled Cinco de Mayo party, you and your friends, family, and loved ones will make some great memories.
12. Give Out Party Favors
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to show your guests how fun and festive your celebration can be! Creating fun party favors for your guests to take home will ensure everyone has a memorable time!
13. Make a Giant Cactus out of Balloons
Having fun at your Cinco de Mayo celebration doesn’t have to be expensive – why not construct a gigantic cactus out of balloons for your guests to admire? Not only is it affordable, but it’s easy to build and sure to wow everyone.
14. Have a Sombrero-Shaped Cake
A sombrero-shaped cake is a terrific way to add a unique flare to your Cinco de Mayo party. Thanks to the vibrant colors and entertaining shape, it will undoubtedly be a hit with visitors of all ages, which will liven up the celebrations.
15. Make Traditional Mexican Crafts
Looking for a fun and interactive way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Say no more! Discover the art of making traditional Mexican crafts with your loved ones! Create gorgeous paper flowers or stunning papel picado banners and experience the joy of crafting as a group activity. This hands-on workshop will bring your party to the next level, and you’ll have beautiful decorations to show off that you made together! Get ready to unleash your creativity, bond with others, and learn something new this Cinco de Mayo!
No matter how you celebrate Cinco de Mayo, KPacho can take care of the food. If you get catering for your favorite foods, you won’t have to spend time in the kitchen working hard and missing out on the fun.
Are you looking to make this year’s Valentine’s day extra special for your loved ones? Check out these amazing ideas for spreading the love this year:
1. Have a Movie Marathon
If you’re the type who loves to share your favorite films with loved ones, Valentine’s is the perfect day to do it. Snuggle up with your partner in some warm blankets this year and hunker down for a day of movies and tv!
2. Visit a Museum
Museum dates are painfully underrated. After all, what’s more romantic than looking at old things with your partner? In all seriousness, museums are a great way to have a low-key date with someone, especially during the weekdays. Plus, you’ll learn something new!
3. Go Outside
Weather permitting, an outdoor date is always welcome when you’re stuck inside. Going ice skating, having a picnic, or simply going on a hike with your loved one is another enjoyable low-key way of showing you care. Not all dates have to be extravagant!
4. Try Rock Climbing
Rock climbing at an indoor gym is a great way to build trust since you’ll literally be supporting each other from falling! Really though, exercising releases tons of endorphins and other feel-good hormones, and getting active with your partner makes for a lovely (and sweaty) bonding experience.
5. Have a Pet Playdate
Single friends, this one’s for you. Valentine’s day isn’t just about being romantic– it’s about celebrating love in all of its forms, and that includes love for your furry friends. Get together with some close friends for a pet playdate and drinks, or just spend the day pampering your pet to let them know they’re an important part of the family.
6. Enjoy Brunch
Everyone loves a good brunch, so why not make this Valentine’s a day for sleeping in with a lovely brunch date? We’ve got the perfect brunch menu for any event, so come visit us and enjoy some pancakes with a drink!
7. Have a Spa Day
Taking time to relax and practice self-care is essential, and if you’ve got the chance, a day at a spa is a wonderful way for you and your partner to be pampered. Enjoy a couple’s massage, warm facials, and everything your local spa has to offer to start your new year feeling and looking your best.
8. Get Crafty
If you want to spice up a holiday party, look no further than arts and crafts– getting a bunch of your friends and family together to make things may seem a bit chaotic, but it’s worth it! Try bringing out your creative side this Valentine’s day with handmade valentines, a decor-making party, a baking day, or a paint-and-drink event!
9. Learn a New Skill
Learning something new with your partner, whether it’s a language, recipe, or hobby, can help the two of you bond through shared activities. Supporting each other as you learn to knit or how to say “I love you” in Mandarin can help strengthen your relationship and create new memories!
10. Visit Family and Friends
Valentine’s day isn’t just for romance. It’s also for appreciating friends and family. Make this year extra special by spending some time with your loved ones this year: visit your parents or give them a call, spend a day out with your friends, or organize a Valentine’s day get-together where you all can relax.
11. Snack the Day Away
Ideally done alongside a movie marathon or craft party, spending the day snacking is a great, stress-free way to enjoy the day without worrying about mealtimes. We’ve got tons of appetizer options if you’re looking to order out, including taquitos, quesadillas, wings, and chips. It’s okay if it’s not the healthiest option– it’s a holiday!
12. Create a Photo Booth
Photo booths have quickly become a party planner’s go-to when it comes to livening up holiday parties or events. All you need for an amazing photo booth is a camera, a unique background, and some fun costume pieces for guests to get creative!
13. Themed Costumes
Another way to liven up any party is to make it a costume party, and Valentine’s day is the perfect time to break out your couple’s costumes and go wild. You can stay cheesy and classic with traditional couple’s costumes like peanut butter and jelly, or you can unleash your inner nerd with a couple cosplay from your favorite movie, video game, or tv show. If you want to keep things simple and subtle, try color-coordinating your outfits!
14. A Valentine’s Charcuterie Board
If you plan to snack the day away, a charcuterie board is a perfect way to do it. Setting up a charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts is a fun way to spice up any party. To keep it Valentine’s day themed, try using color combinations and seasonal foods that people associate with the holiday. Creamy cheeses and red fruits like cherries, cranberries, and strawberries are always good choices!
15. Valentine’s Wine-Tasting
Give yourself a taste of the upper class by hosting a Valentine’s event centered around wines. Have all of your friends bring a different kind of wine, or order several smaller bottles for everyone to taste throughout the night alongside some cheese and chocolate.
16. Fabulous Fondue
Speaking of cheese and chocolate, fondue is another excellent way to keep snacking during Valentine’s. Combine two of the holiday’s most popular foods– chocolate and strawberries– in a creative, group-oriented experience!
17. Break Things!
“Smash therapy” has recently become a favorite form of stress relief for many, so why not spend some time with your partner breaking things? Whether with a piñata at home or plates at a smash therapy place, wreck some things with a bat this year to make some truly unique memories.
18. Take a Day Trip
If you’ve got the time, why not take a day trip this Valentine’s? Spending time with your partner on vacation is already a dream come true, but taking a week off at the beginning of February is hard. Spend a weekend somewhere nearby or go to a local sightseeing spot to enjoy a bite-sized vacation with your partner.
19. Unleash Your Inner Child
If you’re taking this Valentine’s day off and aren’t looking to go outside. Try staying in and playing some video games! A favorite video game says a lot about someone– take some time to chill with your partner and get to know them through what they like to play, or play something together!
20. Volunteer
This year, spread the love by volunteering this Valentine’s day. Helping out at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter is a great way to ensure that everyone feels loved on the holiday all about love itself.
Whatever you choose to do this Valentine’s, make it truly special this year with our help! Contact us today for more details about our event services and catering services.
The glitz, the glam, the sparkles, the food, the memories — Holiday Parties are the most fun on New Year’s Eve!
Keep reading for 15 of our top tips for throwing an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party, whether you’re hosting a family celebration or a full-on catered soiree.
15 Tips for Throwing an Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party
1. Keep Your Party-Goers in Mind
When it comes to party planning, it’s important to know who you are planning for.
Narrowing in on who — and how many people — you need to provide food, drinks, and entertainment for is the first step. Then, focus on where the party will take place.
2. Capture the Memories
As you’re planning out the evening, don’t forget to build in ways to capture all of the fun memories you’ll be making! Set up a photo booth, put disposable cameras on each table, or hire a photographer so that you can look back at the evening for years to come.
3. Pick the Perfect Theme
No New Year’s Eve party is complete without the perfect theme.
Here are some of our favorites you can choose from:
Masquerade
Roaring Twenties
Champagne Party
Wine Night
Movie Marathon
Cocktail-Making Party
Backyard Bonfire
Decades Party
Casino Night
While you can certainly come up with your own theme, these can get your creative juices flowing, and your guests will be excited to participate in an evening with added thematic touches.
4. Make the Drinks Memorable
No matter what kind of party you’re planning to throw, memorable drinks are a must!
Whether you have your caterer provide the drinks or you have your guests learn new cocktail-making skills alongside you, New Year’s Eve events are the perfect time to snazz up your drink menu experience.
5. Get Your Guests Involved
People wait for New Year’s Eve parties all year long, so it’s no surprise that they want to be involved.
Host an event that provides plenty of opportunities to interact and have yummy foods and drinks.
For example, if you’re hosting a family celebration, why not make it a backyard bonfire night complete with s’mores, hotdogs, mac and cheese, and hot cider? No matter who is on the guest list, this idea is a major crowd-pleaser.
Pro Tip: If it’s cold where you live, have plenty of outdoor heaters and cozy blankets to keep everyone comfortable.
6. Hire a Caterer
We hinted at this above, but hire a caterer! This takes the stress of planning a menu off your plate and allows you to just enjoy the time with your guests.
7. Have a Way to Watch the Ball Drop
Not everyone wants to watch all of the televised celebrations in New York City or the ball drop at midnight. But a lot of people do!
If you have a split crowd where some people want to chat and mingle while others want to watch TV, try to provide a separate place for those TV watchers to sit down and enjoy themselves. This will ensure everyone is happy and prevent any fights.
8. Provide Props
Dressing up for New Year’s Eve is half the fun. Provide “2023” hats, glasses, and the like so your guests can ring in the new year in style.
9. String Lights and Light Candles
Setting the right vibe can make your party truly unforgettable. Consider hanging twinkle lights around your event space and finding ways to safely light candles with delicious scents around the room.
Speaking of good vibes, don’t forget to curate the perfect playlist for your group! Whether you choose to include jazz, classic tunes like Auld Lang Syne, or the top hits from the past year (Taylor Swift, anyone?), the music you select can keep the party-goers’ spirits up as the evening gets later.
11. Plan Games or Share Memories
Depending on who attends your gathering, playing games can be a great way to break the ice or make sure everyone feels included. Plus, games can often lead to laughter and hysterics that will keep the party going well past midnight.
If your group isn’t the game-playing type, grab a drink and share your favorite memories of past New Year’s Eve parties or from the past year. These games and conversations are truly customizable — just pick what makes sense for your group!
12. Hire Designated Drivers
Because the new year begins at midnight, guests will be up late and likely enjoying ample amounts of cocktails.
To make sure the night ends well and everyone ends up at home safe and sound, hire or appoint designated drivers. This alleviates a lot of stress at the end of the night, and telling your guests that you have transportation covered allows them to simply enjoy the party.
13. Be a Good Neighbor
You don’t have to invite all of your neighbors to your party, but it’s a good idea to let them know you’ll be hosting an event if there’s limited parking in your area or thin walls. A courteous note on their door or a quick phone call can make all the difference.
14. Provide Morning-After Favors
Not everyone is used to staying up late! And even for late-night veterans, eating copious amounts of sugar and drinking lots of cocktails can mean a headache or tummy ache the next day.
Send home small favors with your guests, such as aspirin, mini water bottles, and a small snack.
15. Hire a Cleaner
Most of the tips on this list have centered around making sure your guests have a good time. This tip is for you: hire a cleaner! You want to enjoy your time with family and friends without worrying about washing all the dishes or throwing the trash out.
This will save your sanity and allow you to start the new year with as little stress as possible. That’s a win in our book!
Throw Your Holiday Party with Style
Want to host an unforgettable evening? Kpacho can fulfill all your catering needs and provide the perfect place for your New Year’s Eve event!
From small groups to large gatherings, our catering, menu selections, and cocktail curations are perfect for your holiday parties this year! Give us a call to learn more about how we can make the new year special.
The holiday season can be fun, but because it’s jam-packed with events, it can also be nerve-racking! No worries – we’ve got you covered this year with everything from budgets to holiday event catering. In no particular order, here are our top 20 tips for preparing for the 2022 holiday season!
1. Come Up With a Holiday Budget
During the holidays, people overspend as they travel to events. Plan how much money you want to spend this year. You won’t overspend and everyone will know what to expect.
Talk with family and friends about gifts. Come up with a maximum amount to spend on each person, do a Secret Santa exchange, or find other clever ways to keep costs low!
2. Prioritize the Most Important Events and Activities
The holiday season is busy – full of holiday parties and traditions. Ahead of time, sit down to discuss everyone’s favorite festivities, and prioritize those ones.
If you’ve got time for secondary activities, great! If not, you won’t feel like you’re missing out.
3. Mark Your Calendar: Time to Relax
This time of year is hectic, between all the family celebrations and parties you rush off to. Do yourself a favor and block out time to relax.
This way, you’ll unwind and stay healthier/less likely to catch a cold over the holidays. This is especially important for event planners, hosts, and business owners!
4. Shop Early and Stay On Budget
Getting the shopping done early is far less stressful than waiting until the last minute: there’s plenty of time to wrap each gift!
Stay on budget, too, or you may find yourself too concerned about finances to enjoy the holiday party.
5. Declutter to Make Room for New Things
Few things are less stressful than bringing new things into a cluttered house. What was a blessing two seconds ago feels like a curse: “Where will we put this?”
Do yourself a favor and get the decluttering done early (in both your home and your fridge) so you can enjoy everything you get.
6. Get Creative About Food Prep
Holiday sweets are on everyone’s list – but you don’t have to wait to make them! Make the dough now and freeze it, or bake and freeze goodies in advance.
Same for main dishes: do the prep work in advance by chopping veggies and freezing them. (If that sounds like too much work, you could always book a caterer!)
7. Help Someone Else Enjoy the Season
The winter season is a great time to give back to those less fortunate. Donate a toy to a drive or volunteer at a soup kitchen. Get the whole family involved and make it a part of your annual family celebrations!
If you’re a business owner, consider sponsoring an event. You’ll give back to your local community and gain visibility as a caring company.
8. Break the Mold by Doing Something New
Tradition is great – but sometimes we miss out on other amazing activities by overprioritizing them. Find something new to do with your family and friends this year and break the mold a bit!
After all, who says you have to have ham over the holidays? Why not Mexican food?
9. Be Patient With Your Family (and Yourself)
This season can be stressful. It can be also lonely or a time for grieving loved ones. Be patient if people aren’t as excited as you are. If you’re also going through this, be patient with yourself.
Still, do your best to enjoy this time. You can’t control everyone – all you can control is your response.
10. Practice Safety and Be Mindful of Hazards
The holiday season is infamous for safety hazards: car accidents, slips and falls from decorating, break-ins, and identity theft. Be extra careful, keep gifts out of sight, and check credit card statements to stay safe this year!
(Business owners and event planners – the holidays are when more cybersecurity attacks happen, so stay vigilant.)
11. Save Money on Travel By Being Smart
Holiday travel can get pricey, between booking flights and hotels. Why not put some of your credit card points toward your travel plans to offset the cost? Another idea is to book your stay using a discount booking site like Expedia or Priceline. Happy traveling!
12. Shop at Secondhand Stores on Discount Days
Oh no – a holiday party to attend, but you have nothing to wear! Save by shopping at secondhand stores this year. Save even more on discount days. No one will know the difference!
It’s a great way to find gifts, too!
13. Make Holiday Crafts Using Found Items
Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to be expensive. Make glitter-pine cones with your kids using pine cones from your yard, or repurpose old Christmas supplies to make something new. BOOM! Family activity AND decorating, done!
14. Foster Gratitude By Spending Quality Time
Whether with your team or your family, foster gratitude by reviewing the year and what you’re most thankful for. What did you do with family and friends? What critical events did your team help with?
Recount the year’s memories with the people you care about.
15. Sending Cards? Update Your Address Book
For many people, the tradition of sending Christmas cards is still very much alive. But going to the trouble to send a card, only to have it sent back, is a terrible feeling. Event planners, families, and business owners can minimize this by updating their address books now!
16. …Oh, and Take Family Photos Now
The holidays are stressful – so they’re not the best time to snap a photo of baby James in his holiday outfit. Take photos earlier and you’ll have an easier time.
If you take Christmas photos for your business, you could also do that early. (Unless you snap it at the annual holiday party.)
17. Decide What You’re Doing on Christmas
…So, what are your plans? Are you staying in and letting family come to you, or are you traveling over the holidays? It’s best to get this nailed down as soon as possible.
18. Get Your Christmas Lists in Order
Make sure you know what everyone wants – and that you have a quick list to give to people should they ask what you want.
19. Check the Guest Room and Schedule Maintenance
If you’re hosting holiday parties this year, you don’t want to run into issues. Restock the guest room and schedule home maintenance to make sure nothing is overlooked.
20. Think Ahead: Book Your Caterer Now!
To truly be kind to yourself, you should look into catering options this year. You know how busy the holidays are, and the worst thing you could do is put it off only to learn you’ve got major catering needs later on, but the caterers are all busy.
By budgeting for catering and booking it early, you’ll be freed up to spend quality time with people, instead of worrying about burning the pie. At K. Pacho, we have an extensive catering menu full of delicious eats. Book us now to cater your holiday party!
Did you know that holiday parties are a great way to relax and bring people together to create lasting memories?
Even though it can be exciting to attend a holiday party, you might feel stressed if you have the responsibility of planning it.
Not only do you need to worry about figuring out beverages and food, but you also need to decide on a theme.
Thankfully, it’s possible to simplify your party planning by knowing about the best holiday party themes for 2022. We’ve written a guide to help you out. Keep reading to find out more.
1. Jingle and Mingle Party
It is easy to host a jingle and mingle party. All you need to do is serve your guests tasty holiday treats and beverages and encourage them to mingle.
You can even encourage your guests to dress up in the spirit of the season.
2. Gift Wrapping Party
Get your friends together to wrap gifts, create holiday cards, and share your favorite treats.
This is a great holiday party idea for those who want to celebrate the holidays by getting into the spirit of giving.
3. Movie Marathon Party
Get together with your friends and family to watch your favorite holiday movies such as The Polar Express, Home Alone, and Elf.
You can offer your guests popcorn that’s seasoned with butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Candy Cane and Cookie Crafting Party
This is one of the best ideas if you are going to be organizing family celebrations during the holidays.
After you craft candy canes and cookies together, make sure you sample them in order to decide which ones are the tastiest.
5. Holiday Snack Exchange Party
Ask each of your guests to bring their favorite holiday snacks to share. Play your favorite holiday music and enjoy hot egg nog.
You can also hire a catering company to prepare a great holiday dinner.
6. A Retro Christmas Party
This is a great party idea if you enjoy attending events that embrace the spirit of the past.
Use vintage tree bulbs, and play holiday music from the past.
7. Ornament Crafting Party
Even if your party guests don’t know how to cross-stitch, will quickly learn.
Print out your favorite designs to make it easier for your guests to craft their ornaments.
8. Hot Chocolate Party
Create a hot chocolate bar and let your guest enjoy your tasty creations.
You can offer toppings such as nutmeg, whipped cream, and chocolate chips.
9. A Country Holiday Party
If you live in a rural area, you should consider organizing a country holiday party.
Stack a few hay bales around a fire, and hire a catering company to prepare a delicious meal.
10. Fondue Party
This is a great party idea if you have a fondue set at home.
Consider serving egg nog or sparkling cider.
11. Wreath-Making Party
Prepare wreath-making supplies and invite your friends and family to make wreaths together.
Consider offering an award to the person who makes the best wreath.
12. Eggnog Party
Serve a batch of fresh cookies and create an eggnog bar.
If you don’t have time to make your own eggnog, there is nothing wrong with purchasing it at the supermarket.
13. White Elephant Gift Exchange
This is a great party idea that will encourage your guests to have fun and laugh.
Set a cap for how much each gift should cost.
14. Holiday Baking Competition
Ask each of your guests to bake their favorite cookies.
Offer a reward to the person who makes the best cookies.
15. Ugly Sweater Party
This is a great party theme if you want to laugh and have fun.
You should organize a holiday fashion show in order to give your guests the chance to show off their ugly sweaters.
16. Piñata Holiday Party
This is a great way to celebrate the holiday season.
Fill the piñata with candy canes and toys.
17. Holidays at the Beach
Invite your guests to wear their favorite beach outfits.
Make sure that you give flower leis to your friends and family when they arrive at your gathering.
18. Grinchmas Holiday Party
Have your guests dress as the Grinch and watch the classic Grinch movie.
After you finish watching the movie, you can have dinner together.
19. Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Hide holiday items throughout your home.
Tell your guests that the person who finds the most items wins.
20. Holiday Give Back Party
It is a good idea to organize a holiday give-back party if you like holding gatherings that help out your community.
All you need to do is invite your guests to help you create care packages for those who are in need.
21. Letter Writing Party
Set aside time with you and your friends to write holiday letters.
Don’t forget to decorate the mailing envelopes.
22. Candle-Making Party
All you need to organize this party is to gather the supplies for making candles.
Make sure you have peppermint and cinnamon essential oils on hand if you want to stay on theme.
23. Holiday Brunch
Instead of having dinner together, you can organize a brunch.
If you don’t feel like cooking, you can hire somebody to help you out with your catering needs.
24. Fireside Hangout
Get warm by the fire while enjoying some indoor s’mores.
Make sure that you have holiday-inspired beverages at hand.
25. Holiday Talent Show
Everybody has a secret talent.
You can give your friends and family the chance to show off their unique skills by holding a holiday talent show.
Get Started in Planning an Unforgettable Holiday Party Today
It is easier than you might think to a holiday party theme for 2022. The most important thing is that you serve great food.
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