This is an officially liscensed costume from the movie from ©Disney/Pixar, The Incredibles. In Red, Black and Yellow, this outfit features a full muscle bodysuit and eye mask. Socks/shoes not included.A Christmas party for children is one of the most fun things to do during the entire holiday season as little ones are full of wonder and excitement this time of year. Here are some easy ideas to consider for making holiday themed invitations and also, what to serve your littlest of guests.
The Party Invitations
Don't worry about buying store-bought invitations as the homemade variety are even more fun to make and send! For a child's Christmas party, send invitations in fun shapes that reflect the season, including trees, stars, gingerbread men, and snowflakes. Then, attach a small candy cane to each invitation with a piece of red or green ribbon. Use glitter glue and any other crafty embellishments you can think of to make your invitations stand out from the rest.
If you'll be hand-delivering the cards, feel free to use any size or shape you can think of, but if you'll be relying on the postal service to let guests know of the upcoming party, be sure to pay a visit to the post office with one of your invites to have it weighed so you'll know how much postage to use.
Most party invitations are sent two to three weeks before the big day, however, December is an extremely busy time of year for most people as they're shopping and preparing for Christmas, and also, usually attending one party after another. For this very reason, send your invitations toward the end of November, not too early so that people will forget, but not late enough that everyone will already have alternate plans.
The info you'll want to include in your invitations to the children's Christmas party are:
- The day and date of the party
- The start and end time, if any
- The location of the party, the address and directions if necessary
- The R.S.V.P. details
- The name of the child hosting the party, if any
While you're making your invitations, now is a really good time to make the thank you cards using the same shapes and paper so when you're extra busy preparing for Christmas this will be one less thing you'll have to do.
The Kids' Refreshments
The type of refreshments you can serve at a child's Christmas party will vary depending on the time of day the party is taking place, as well as how long the party will last. For an early evening or afternoon party, snacks, treats, and some beverages should be enough to keep everyone satisfied, but if your planning on having the party near dinner time, you'll then want to make sure you have plenty of food and drinks on hand.
Here is a handy list to keep in mind of all the fun treats and holiday themed food and drinks you can serve your guests at your Christmas party:
The Snacks:
- Cookies, don't forget the gingerbread men
- Cupcakes
- Chips and dip
- Crackers and cheese
- Fruit
- Ice cream
- Pretzels
- Rice Krispie treats made into the shape of snowballs
The Main Course:
- Hot dogs
- French fries, tater tots
- Macaroni and cheese
- Nachos and cheese
- Pizza
- Sandwiches
- Stew
The Beverages:
- Apple cider (be sure it's pasteurized before giving to young children)
- Hot cocoa
- Iced tea
- Juice
- Soda
Also, before planning your menu remember to ask parents if their children have any type of food allergies you should be aware of, and also if their parents prefer them to have natural additive free food and drinks.
Whatever you decide to serve your guests, everyone is sure to have a great time at your child's Christmas party. Just be sure to have plenty of ideas for activities ahead of time and recruit a few other parents or family members to help keep things in order and running smoothly.
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