20 Fun Christmas Party Menus

Choose a few desserts to tempt your guests after a day of tree decorating, shopping, or ice skating.

For an appetizer party, choose a mix of hot and cold appetizers along with easy-to-plate snacks like nuts, olives, and cheese.

Warm the hearts and souls of carolers with this casual soup supper that takes the chill off.

Chocolate can make any celebration special!

Look back to a decades-old solution for a hassle-free way to entertain.

Here's an easy way to have friends over. Bake cookies weeks ahead and freeze. The day before, make a warm and a cold punch. On party day simply set out the cookies and assemble the beverages.

Have a party just for kids, with a simple, kid-friendly menu.

Plan a holiday open house or brunch using these recipes for eggs, muffins, and tea breads perfect for entertaining.

Guests need only a fork to enjoy this feast while they trim the tree.

Cowabunga, dudes and dudettes, flip-flop on over for fabulous seafood and surfer-inspired holiday fun. Hawaiian shirts and a laid-back attitude make for excellent fun, whether or not we can hang ten.

Have a star of a party creating star-themed ornaments and munching on goodies.

Invite the family to sit down and celebrate the values that we, and the Baileys of the Frank Capra classic film, hold dear.

Celebrate Christmas in the romantic English style: formal attire, the good silver, and a delicious, satisfying meal.

Take time out of your hectic holiday season this year to host a fun cookie exchange!

When the winter is long and dark, we choose to party hearty. The Scandinavians are experts at Christmas baking, and the kids will love a party filled with trading treats.

Cheesecakes come in an endless variety of flavors. Our recipes feature full-size cakes as well as individual tartlets, so choose your favorites and invite your friends over for samples and voting.

Plan a house-to-house party so everyone can share the holiday spirit. You'll get to see beautiful decorations and taste a different meal course in each home.

Share the gift of music and good company with a caroling party this holiday season. Try this unorthodox Christmas color scheme of robin's egg blue, white, and splashes of red to decorate for the gathering.

Tree trimming is best done after a great meal, so try this make-ahead menu for a night filled with cheer and good food.

Use our brunch menu, timeline, and suggestions to make your guests feel at home for a memorable holiday season.