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Get inspired with this selection of crazy Christmas party ideas. Perfect for family, friends or work parties. Everyone will have fun with these simple ideas over the holiday season.
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Hosting a Christmas party is always a lot of fun. Sometimes however you want to do something that it is a little bit different to all the other Christmas parties and be a little crazy.
Whilst holiday traditions are awesome, sometimes you just want to create a new tradition or do something that you wouldn’t normally do. That’s where these crazy Christmas party ideas are perfect. They will get you into the holiday spirit in no time at all.
So this Christmas season go a little crazy and do something that not everyone is doing. Let loose, have some fun and spread that holiday cheer. You won’t regret it!
Here are some of the best crazy Christmas party ideas that are guaranteed to get everyone into the Christmas spirit and having a laugh, with ideas suitable for all ages. All you need to do is choose how you are going to have fun and then invite friends over to celebrate.
Don’t forget the Christmas music! Whether it’s Christmas carols or Christmas tunes, music is a great way to create an instant atmosphere and help everyone relax.
What Are Some Good Crazy Christmas Party Themes?
There isn’t really a written rule as to what makes the best crazy Christmas party theme. It really depends on the style of party that you enjoy, but also most importantly what you think your guests will enjoy. Deciding on your guest list will make a huge difference to which party theme you choose.
How outgoing are your friends?
Do they like to make fun of themselves or would they become embarrassed?
Are they generally a loud crowd or do they prefer a quieter affair?
Knowing who you want to have at your party will be very beneficial to help determine which them you run with. The ultimate Christmas party is therefore different for everyone.
The good thing is that there are so many unique Christmas party themes to choose from that there will be something for everyone’s taste and budget.
Take a look at the best Christmas party themes we have gathered for you and decide which one is the best for your friends and family. The fun it literally just waiting for you.
1. Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
An ugly sweater party is a classic fun Christmas party theme. It is also a great way for guests to really let their hair down.
Ask all guests to come wearing a crazy ugly Christmas sweater (or shirt if its warm).
This is the kind of party that will make everyone laugh (at each other). For an added bit of fun, have everyone undertake an anonymous vote on which ugly sweater was the best, then have a prize ready to hand out.
Further reading: Ugly Christmas Sweaters Party Games And Activities To Delight Your Guests
2. Funny Holiday Hats Party
A super simple Christmas party idea, but also a really fun one. Simply ask all guests to come wearing a crazy Christmas hat. The crazier the better of course.
Why not hold a silent ballot and ask everyone to vote for their favorite Christmas hat (which isn’t their own). Give a prize to the winner.
If kids are at the party, have one prize for adults and one prize for kids.
3. Christmas Grinch Party
A Grinch party would be totally crazy and a lot of fun. Ask guests to dress up as the Grinch or a Whoville resident.
Have Grinch themed snacks, and decorate with lots of whimsical Christmas decorations. This party will definitely generate a lot of laughs.
4. Winter Wonderland Christmas Party
Have you been dreaming of a white Christmas?
A winter wonderland Christmas party is one that is going to be loved by all. I mean, whether you live in a cold or a warm climate, there is nothing more festive than a snowy Christmas scene.
But how do you turn your home into a winter wonderland escape?
Some ideas include:
- Cover the windows with a fake snow spray.
- Hang up draping Christmas lights. White fairy lights would be perfect for this.
- Cover tables with soft fake snow
- Put up as many glittery snowflakes on the walls as you can find
- Is there room for some snowmen?
Don’t forget to serve winter foods and ensure there is some hot chocolate, the best eggnog and mulled wine on offer.
Ask guests to dress in their beanies and scarf’s and crank the air conditioner on high to make it cold if you need to!
Further reading: The Ultimate Easy Winter Wonderland Party
5. Murder Mystery Party
A murder mystery party adds an extra layer of fun to a party.
Each guest is given a character to play throughout the party. Someone is murdered at the party and one of the party guests is the murderer.
Everyone will have a fun time trying to work out who the murderer is.
There are lot of Christmas themed murder mystery packages available, all suited to a different number of guests. This makes coordinating the party super easy as it includes all directions of how to play, costume ideas for characters and even a menu to follow. This is a fun game, but something a little bit different to the norm.
6. Santa’s Workshop
This party would be a LOT of fun. Kids don’t have to be involved to make this fun either!
Decorate the party area with a big Christmas tree and lots of things you would expect to find at Santa’s workshop.
Hang stockings over the fire. Have presents wrapped under the tree (they don’t have to be real!). Maybe even have a toy making station.
Just make it fun. This is NOT a serious party.
Then do you know someone with an awesome sense of humour who would be willing to dress up as Santa for the night?
For your friend with a big personality this would be a party they have a lot of fun with.
All guests have the opportunity to get a photo with Santa and get handed a little gift. The gift can be something as silly as a fidget toy. The gift is just a token, the fun part is the photo and chat with Santa!
Imagine how crazy the photos are going to become as the night goes on!
For some extra craziness, how about taking it a step further and enjoy some baking with Mrs Claus. Do you have someone that could undertake this role?
Bake cookies or build gingerbread houses. The result is guaranteed to be lots of laughter.
7. Christmas Masquerade Ball
A masquerade party is a lot of fun and is a great excuse to dress up. Ask guests to attend in cocktail dress with a Christmas flair, and of course a mask.
Decorate with some stylish Christmas decor, and festive lighting.
Offer some delicious Christmas finger food and drinks.
8. Christmas Around The World
Christmas looks different to different people depending where you live.
Ask guests to dress up in costume according to the country they are representing. Ask them to then bring a dish to share that would be served in that country.
You will have one guest dressed up in hat, gloves and scarf standing next to someone in t-shirt, shorts and thongs.
This will certainly make for a lot of fun photos and the good times will roll.
9. Christmas Movie Marathon Party
Feel like something relaxing?
A Christmas movie marathon party would meet that criteria.
Ensure you have a line up of Christmas movies, so you can literally play one directly after the other. Maybe ask guests for their favorite Christmas movie, have them all ready and take a vote on the night as to which ones will be watched.
Have lots of large cushions, beanbags, blankets and throws handy to make everyone comfortable.
It’s a good idea to serve finger food so guests can help themselves during the course of the movies.
For some added fun, make it a Christmas pyjama party too. Then the movies really can go on all night!
10. Christmas Karaoke Party
Is there anything more crazy than karaoke?
With a whole heap of Christmas songs to choose from, this can be a night of fun and lots of laughter.
Have a selection of food and drinks available to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Even the shyest of guests will probably take to the mic by the end of the night.
Further reading: The Best Christmas Karaoke Party Ideas For Festive Fun
11. Bad Gift Party
This is a twist on the white elephant exchange game.
Ask every guest to bring a wrapped gift to a certain value. Except instead of this being a gift that they might want, ask guest to bring a truly awful gift.
Play in the same way as the white elephant exchange game.
To add an extra twist, place ONE gift from you that is not an awful gift, but is actually something everyone would love.
Then watch the game unfold and watch everyone scramble for the only decent gift at the party. Who will end up with it?
This fane works better with a larger group of friends as it allows for more steals to be undertaken throughout the game.
12. Christmas Cocktail Making Party
This one is for the adults only, unless you choose to make it a mocktail making party.
To prepare for the party ask guests to submit their favorite Christmas cocktail recipe a few days prior. This way you can coordinate ingredients needed to set up the cocktail bar.
Guests can also bring their own ingredients for extra cocktails if they wish.
Print off the recipes and have them easily displayed so guests can make what they wish at the party.
13. Christmas Pot Luck Party
Invite your guests over to share a Christmas meal, but the twist is that they all have to bring something without telling the others what it is.
Everyone has to bring ONE plate of something. It could be an appetizer or a side dish, or a dessert.
Guests will have a great time tasting everyone’s dishes whilst at the same time having a party in the mouth with lots of different flavors on offer.
It might all go together beautifully. Or it might not!
14. Progressive Dinner Party
This is a great idea for a number of friends to combine a party together.
Every house will prepare and serve ONE part of dinner. You might meet at house number one for pre-dinner drinks, house number two for appetizers, house number three for main and house number four for dessert.
For a bit of extra fun, don’t discuss with each other what will be served. Then let the taste of the senses begin.
Each house will also offer their own decorations and music to create a festive atmosphere.
15. Sweet Treats Party
This party is sure to bring a sugar high. Gather all the sweet treats that you can think of and then put them all together in this party.
Need some inspiration for sweet treats? Include the following:
- Candy canes
- Chocolate truffles
- White Christmas truffles
- Christmas rocky road
- Christmas tree meringues
- Mini Christmas puddings
- Gingerbread ice cream sandwiches
- Shortbread dipped in chocolate
- Mini pavlova’s
- Rum balls
There are SO many sweet treats that can be served at this kind of party, with lots of easy recipes to be found.
Decorate the entire area to look like a sweet shop and guests will be on a high as soon as they walk into the room.
16. Photo Booth
Regardless of the type of themed party you choose, a photo booth is always a fun way to relax guests and have lots of fun.
Simply choose an area to set up a party backdrop, and have lots of Christmas themed props available. Let guests have a good time.
A photo booth allows for lots of photos to be taken which are a lot of fun to look through at the end of the night.
17. Pet Party
Do you and your friends have pets? Why not have a pet party!
Invite guests to dress their pets in some adorable Christmas outfits and Santa hats, whilst serving lots of pet treats. Both the pets and yourself will have a great time.
There are a lot of crazy Christmas party ideas to try this festive season. With so many options to choose from there is something to suit everyone’s taste and party budget.
Having festive fun with friends and family is super easy. The hard part is deciding which one of these great ideas to use at your next holiday party.
Don’t forget to also include Christmas games such as Christmas charades. Games such as these can be incorporated into any party for some extra added fun. Games are the best way to get a group interacting. This is perfect for larger groups who may not initially all know each other. Everyone will have so much fun.
With so many party options to choose from, it is easy to enjoy the festive season. Are you ready to see how crazy you and your friends can become? Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year.
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