The Ultimate Christmas Party Themes for 2023

Did you think a Christmas party could only have the theme of ‘Christmas’? Getting creative with themes makes your party more interactive for guests and gets everyone into the spirit of Christmas! Just take a look at our ultimate list of Christmas party theme ideas to get your imagination jogging this year. 

White Elephant Party

A white elephant party is a fun and amusing way to entertain guests. Every person is to bring a gift with them, but they are typically unusual gifts or gag gifts. Each guest draws a number from a hat and can open one gift on their turn or opt to steal another person’s unwrapped gift. When someone’s gift is stolen, they can choose to steal someone else’s gift or open a new one. Once a gift is stolen twice, it can’t be stolen again. This Christmas party theme idea can be even more fun after everyone’s had a few adult Christmas beverages!

Christmas Pajama Party

Remember how fun pajama party sleepovers were as a kid? Bring that bit of nostalgia to your Christmas party theme ideas this year! There’s no need for fancy clothes when you’re hanging out with friends and family. Arrange a small gathering with your gals to relax and watch movies together, or get entire families involved for a night of hot cocoa and Christmas cookies.

Christmas Cookie Swap

Do you remember your mother or grandma baking up a storm of Christmas cookies? Baking a variety of Christmas cookies takes a lot of work, especially if you’re not much of a baker. If that’s the case for you, a cookie swap is a perfect Christmas party theme idea! Ask each guest to bake a batch of their favorite Christmas cookies the night before and bring them to the party. Everyone can exchange cookies and leave with a bunch of new and different cookies to share with their family.

Christmas Cocktail Party

Sure eggnog is a classic Christmas drink that some people enjoy, but there are plenty of other holiday boozy beverages to explore and share with your guests! Some cocktails can be made ahead of time in batches and placed in beverage dispensers so your guests can serve themselves. Try mixing up a batch of hot buttered rum in your crock pot to keep hot all night long. Use a ladle for serving. There are lots of tasty modern Christmas cocktail recipes online to make this Christmas party theme idea come to life. 

Ugly Sweater Party

There are a couple of different ways you can execute ugly sweater party themes. You can ask people to buy or make an ugly sweater prior to the party and give prizes for the best ugly sweaters present. Or, you can make it a crafty ugly sweater party by having your guests decorate their sweaters while they are partying together. You’ll need to provide plenty of crafting supplies for the DIY ugly sweater party and they’ll have a quirky keepsake to take home with them. Either way, an ugly sweater party is a fun way to get conversations started!

Wine and Charcuterie Party

Sometimes you just want to have a simple get-together with friends. Not every Christmas party needs to have a full-blown three-course meal. A simple wine and charcuterie-themed party is the perfect idea for a Christmas snack-in. You can ask each guest to bring a bottle of their favorite wine, so you can all enjoy a new sip together. Gather some cute christmas party plates and let your guests snack throughout the night. A cheese board is filled with delicious cured meats that are often paired with cheeses, nuts, fruits, jams, and crackers. It’s an elegant way to relax with friends and loved ones.

Winter Wonderland Party

Winter wonderland Christmas party themes place the setting of your party mainly outdoors. You’ll need the weather to play in your favor. You’ll want snow so you and your pals can build snowmen, go sledding, and have snowball fights. After your outdoor fun, invite everyone inside to have hot cocoa and other hot comfort foods like stew. This Christmas party theme idea will be especially popular for your friends with children.

Christmas Recipe Contest

Do you want to have a big feast but not have to do all the work of cooking it yourself? This Christmas party theme is like a potluck, but the recipes should be inspired by the Christmas season. Have your guests serve their dishes and then vote on which recipe is the best. The winner could receive a fun holiday prize or a bottle of Christmasy booze. When everyone brings a dish, it’s also a great way to keep your party costs down.

Crafty Christmas Party

Your crafty friends will love it when you invite them over to get creative. While you will have to supply some basic craft supplies, you could also invite your friends to bring over anything they have on hand like glitter or paints. Craft ideas for this Christmas party theme can be classic holiday crafts like wreaths or ornaments, or you could come up with a unique Christmas craft like decorating your own mini Christmas tree. Your guests will love their take-home keepsake!

Whatever you decide on from this year’s fun Christmas party themes, you can get all the high-quality Christmas party decor you need to set the scene at the Ultimate Party Super Store. Shop party supplies online today and be the host with the most this season.