If you are always looking for an excuse to throw a party, then the best one yet is Christmas! With it being just around the corner, it’s about time you brought out your festive home decor and decked up your place for that massive holiday party. Go ahead and invite everyone from your family to friends as this jolly season calls for a celebration that is bigger than any!

Here are 6 tips to throw the best party ever!

Dress up your home in this season’s best

Now is the time to bring out all those fancy Christmas decorations you picked up from all over, those pretty fairy lights and all your reds and greens. Take note to change your curtains, cushions and table runners to match the theme of the evening.

No ordinary Invite would do!

Your invite should give your guests a sneak peek into what they should expect at your party. Forget boring plains and choose bold red and white plaids to print your invite. Decide on a dress code and mention it in the invite for the guests to be in tune with your plans.

Theme it up!

Themed parties always stand out amongst the others. From white Christmas to winter carnival, Christmas themes are plenty to choose from. You can even opt for a cute animal themed party or a costume party to make the party livelier. Make sure that the theme is conveyed clearly in the invites so that the guests can dress up accordingly.

Amp up the entertainment quotient

Parties are all about having fun and organising games is your easiest route to ensuring a fun day for everyone. From a Christmas carol Karaoke to a Christmas trivia quiz, the options are plenty. If you are expecting kids at your party, make sure you consider some easy games such as 'pin the nose for Rudolph' or a Christmas treasure hunt to keep them occupied.

Choose a spread that would tickle everyone’s taste buds

After going all out on the theme, don’t let it down by setting up a drab dinner table. Mix up your meals with some interesting Christmas themed edibles. Some strawberry snowmen, Christmas cookies and red wine would straight away amp up your table. To go with the feel of the party, stick to baked and grilled food along with sauteed vegetables and salads rather than rice and curry.

Spoil them with gifts

Christmas is all about sharing. No Christmas party would be complete without return gifts which can be stocked up under your Christmas tree for your guests to pick up. You can choose from pocket friendly and cute Christmas decor such as a snow flake, a stuffed stocking or even an embroidered hand towel as return gifts. If your gift is not in alignment with the theme, go ahead and wrap your thoughtful gift in bright greens and red bows.

If the tedious planning and organising involved in throwing a party is dampening your spirits, get the help of an expert party planner to run the show. Not only would this let you enjoy the day without the stress of dealing with last minute hiccups, it would also result in a more professional and well put together party that everyone would remember for months!