Play games, sing holiday songs,
and hold contests for the most
festive outfit to get you and
your guests in the holiday spirit.

On the Day of the Exchange

• a big room
• festive decorations
• assorted holiday music
• refreshments
• a long table or tables
• ice breaker games (optional)
• raffle/contest prizes (optional)

1. Choose a room in your home or office that will be spacious enough to hold all of your guests comfortably.

2. Use festive decorations and music to help give your holiday party the right atmosphere. If you're holding the exchange at home, you will probably have it all decorated already, but if you're doing it at work, try bringing just a few decorations to help get everyone in the festive spirit.

3. By telling your guests to bring extra cookies, all you need to provide is beverages. Tea, coffee, cocoa, and cider will give your party a cozy, comfortable feel to it.

4. Set up all of the cookies on a long table or tables so that your guests can pick up each kind quickly and easily.

6. Admire everyone's work and enjoy your party!

1. Hold a "Best Holiday Outfit" contest and award the person who's dressed best for the season with a holiday cookbook.

2. Give raffle tickets to your guests and raffle off prizes such as cookie cutters or holiday decorations.

3. If your guests don't know each other very well, have some icebreaker games ready to help make everyone feel comfortable and relaxed.