Holiday parties are the perfect way to get everyone together for some fun festivities. This year, I’m ditching the snowmen and Santas and throwing a Make Your Own Ugly Sweater Party. Our guests will enjoy the typical holiday party fare, but will walk away with an ugly sweater that they created all on their own. We’re pretty excited about it! It got me thinking about all the other alternative holiday party ideas there are out there.
If you’re looking to give your yearly Christmas potluck a makeover, look no further than this slideshow. From sushi to the Griswolds, these holiday party themes are unique, but most of all, over-the-top fun.
31 Unique Holiday Party Themes
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Coffee and Hot Cocoa Bar
Create a coffee and hot cocoa bar to warm up your guests.
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Holiday Detox Brunch Party Idea
We all indulge over the holidays, so why not throw a holiday detox brunch?
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Craft Holiday Party
The holidays are a perfect time to get your craft on---create a crafting party for friends.
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Black & White Thanksgiving
Forgo traditional holiday colors and have a black and white themed party.
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Make Your Own Ugly Sweater Party
Instead of wearing an ugly sweater, throw a party where everyone makes their own ugly sweater!
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Sushi Holiday Party
Perhaps the most unique party on the list? Try a holiday party inspired by sushi!
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Beer Tasting Party
Host a beer tasting party!
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Mix and Mingle Holiday Party
A modern holiday party using a nontraditional color palette will set you apart from the crowd!
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Christmas Donut Decorating Party
Throw a decorate a donut party!
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Champagne Cocktail Bar
A unique spin on the traditional bar setup---create a champagne cocktail bar.
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Elf Party Christmas
Raise your hand if you love the movie ELF! Have an ELF inspired party!
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Christmas Vacation Movie Party
A Christmas Vacation movie inspired party is a fun idea. We all love the Griswolds. There are some ah-mazing and hilarious details throughout this party.
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Virtual Cookie Exchange
Live far from family or friends? Host a virtual cookie exchange for a unique way to get together over the holidays!
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Gingerbread House Decorating
Get all the kiddos together (plus the young at heart) for a gingerbread house decorating party.
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Glitter Reindeer Party
Reindeer & glitter are a super cute combo! There are so many unique DIY touches in this beautiful winter wonderland party.
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Asian Tapas Party
Try a new cuisine for the holidays and throw an Asian inspired tapas party!
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Holiday Cookie Exchange Party
Exchange cookies with these great tips for a cookie exchange!
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Pinterest Crafting Party
Pinterest is our favorite place to find new blogs & crafts to do; let's throw a Pinterest crafting holiday party!
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Rustic Food Brunch Party
Design a beautiful rustic winter brunch.
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Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Throw an epic Christmas scavenger hunt for your party.
Christmas scavenger hunt ideas via Diva Girl Parties & Stuff
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Santa Red & White Party
A red & white Christmas party inspired by Santa is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Candy Favor Bar Setup
Create a candy favor bar for guests to take home a specially made unique gift!
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Winter Wonderland Party
Create a gorgeous winter wonderland tablescape.
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Christmas Carnival Party
Host a Christmas carnival and play Christmas themed carnival games!
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Favorite Things Party
Channel your inner Oprah and throw a "favorite things" party!
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Unique White Elephant Party Ideas
Have a twist on a white elephant party and create cards to switch around the gifts!
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Christmas Pajama Party
Wear your Christmas pajamas party! Serve pancakes---yummy!
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Drink Station Party
Most parties have a food buffet, but what about a fancy cocktail buffet?
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Christmas Movie Party
One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is watch Christmas movies! Grab popcorn and have a Christmas movie marathon party.
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Festivus Party Seinfeld
Not up for a typical Christmas affair? Try a Festivus party inspired by Seinfeld!
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Christmas Gift Wrapping Party
Throw a gift wrapping party! Get a Christmas chore off your list with a big group of friends!
