There are few things loved more than the holiday season. It’s a great excuse to buy presents (for yourself and others.) It allows you to bake and eat cookies with no consequences (right?).

Best of all, it’s the season of the all-important holiday party.

And this year, you’ve decided to host your own.

In this post, we’ll tell you the tips you need to pull off hosting a Christmas party that everyone will be talking about until next Christmas.

Keep on reading to learn how it’s done.

1. Keep It Small

When you’re hosting a Christmas party, we know that figuring out your guest list can feel like a nightmare.

If you invite this person, then you have to invite that person. Should you invite your coworker’s new girlfriend, or should that new girl in your yoga class get her spot?

Slow down.

Remember that you don’t need to invite everyone and the mailman to your Christmas cocktail party.

If possible, the experts suggest that you cap off your guest list at nine if your priority is for everyone in the room to connect.

2. Hire a Caterer

We know that you love dreaming up Christmas dinner party ideas at your desk. But let’s be honest:

When it comes time to actually cook all of that food, will you end up angry at yourself?

The truth is that, if you want to keep your stress levels to a minimum, it’s best to just go ahead and hire a professional caterer. This way, you can spend your time actually hosting your party, instead of checking on everything in the kitchen the whole night.

Choosing the right catering services can take your party to the next level, so make sure that you do as much research as you can when making your selection.

3. Plan a Central Activity

Last but not least, when you’re ready to throw a holiday party, we suggest that you have one activity that everyone can do together.

Sure, it’s only natural that your guests will break off into smaller groups throughout the night.

However, you do want everyone to be engaged in the same activity for at least half an hour.

So, decorate your living room in garlands, and have everyone meet around your Christmas tree to talk about their hopes for the upcoming year.

We also love the idea of a holiday gag gift exchange, a holiday sing-along, or even a cookie decorating party.

Make This Year’s Holiday Party Unforgettable

We hope that this post has you excited, as opposed to stressed out, about planning your holiday party this year.

Remember that the sooner you start thinking about your Christmas dinner party ideas, the better off you’ll be.

Looking for more advice on how to get into the holiday spirit? Need to know what you should wear to your holiday party?

Don’t stress! We’ve got you covered when it comes to all of that and more.

Keep on checking back with our blog to learn how to stay festive all year long.