Hot chocolate, homemade baked goods, warm sweaters, and countless bottles of wine are all on the menu. The holiday season is upon us once more, which means it’s time for Christmas parties. The ugly sweater party is a universally loved theme, whether it’s for work, friends, or family. Possibly the most comfortable theme ever.
Ugly Sweater Party Ideas
Ugly Christmas sweaters are well-known. You’ve probably seen one if you don’t own one. In the 1980s, they began to gain appeal among the general public. You might have even adopted one of your parents’ closest friends. Or if you’re lucky, you have a grandmother-knitted classic.
Ugly sweater parties are a fun and festive way to celebrate ugly sweaters. The ideal reason to gather friends and family in person or virtually. Keep scrolling this article, and you will find out the best party ideas ever!
Party Decorations
Decor isn’t just for the inside of your home. You can decorate mugs, wine glass stems, or buy paper Christmas plates to add a festive touch. It’s better if there’s a lot of it.
You can go as crazy as you want with Christmas party decorations — okay, maybe not Whoville crazy. Walking into a Christmas wonderland, with tinsel, garlands, and a tree, lifts everyone’s moods, even the grumpiest.
Hosting an amazing ugly sweater party may be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. Even if you don’t have a lot of time (or creative abilities), you can throw a great party.
Video Background
Finally, there’s a good explanation for this feature! It’s also a win-win situation because there’s no need to clean or decorate ahead of time. Tell everyone ahead of time to look for a Christmas-themed background. You might even make it a contest with a reward of an online gift card.
Deck the Tables
At an ugly Christmas sweater party, only the food matters more than the outfit (and drinks). You don’t want to waste time and money on fancy hors d’oeuvres for this type of occasion. In huge numbers, serve delightful finger foods. To help people digest their festive cheer, include a sandwich tray and plenty of sweets. Adult beverages include green and red Jell-O shots, as well as hot apple cider and chocolate.
Decor Tips
Stock up on extra inexpensive ugly sweaters for décor while you’re at the thrift store, in the attic, or on an auction site. Use them as chair back coverings, hang them from a clothesline like a giant ugly pennant banner, or use duct tape to tape the backs of a few sweaters together and use them as a table runner. The rest of the decor should be extremely annoying.
Consider multi-colored flashing lights, gaudy stockings, and plastic poinsettias. Cover doors with tacky present wrap or a photo of Santa reading his list while taking a break in the toilet. Also, if you have any old, ugly holiday family photos, enlarge them to poster size and put them on display.
Party Invitations
It’s time to get into the Christmas spirit. Your ugly sweater party invitation should make your attendees feel happy and excited. You can buy pre-made cards, design your own, or search the internet for wonderful evites.
And finally you’ve come to the right place, because today I will share you with these Ugly Sweater Invitations that you can personalized as you wish. All you have to do is simply download the templates and customize it.
FYI, there are 7+ beautiful template designs which are so refreshing to watch. I can confidently say that you will not only cut the long process of sketching and designing your invitation card.
Download Instruction
- Right-Click each one of your selection
- Then select “Save Image As”, locate where you want the file to be saved in your device.
- Click “Save”, or tap “Enter”, and the download process will start shortly
Extras
To make your card look like done by the professional, you can optimize your effort by buying either Cardstock or Cotton paper to help your special invites deliver sturdy and versatile feels, which makes it brilliant party favors and can be used as future references for your guests.
Party Games & Activities
Icebreakers can even be useful at an ugly Christmas sweater party. Especially if you’re throwing a party for your colleagues or new friends. Party activities are a great way to get the party started and ensure that no one misses out on the spiked hot apple cider.
Secret Santa
Secret Santa is an excellent way of adding some humor into your party. If your guests don’t know each other well, though, it can be challenging. Use a Secret Santa questionnaire to get to know your guests before the party even starts. Instead of trinkets from the neighborhood gas station, everyone can receive a gift that they want.
Ugly Sweater Contest
An ugly sweater contest is the greatest method to ensure that everyone shows up wearing one. People can vote for the best in various categories, such as funniest, cutest, ugliest, and so on. People will show up with their A-game, so have some prizes on hand.
Party Outfit Ideas
Obviously, the most important component is an ugly Christmas sweater. An original sweater idea is always excellent, whether you want it to be cute, hilarious, or as nasty as possible. Plus, it goes with everything.
The Dress Code
Although an invitation to a “ugly sweater party” may seem self-explanatory, it never hurts to clarify — especially if you’ve invited some older guests. The atmosphere is enhanced by everyone wearing a huge, ugly sweater. Ascertain that they are aware of the Christmas theme and vibrant colors. The more tacky, the better.
Matching Outfit
Why not make matching outfits for you and your boyfriend (or closest friend) if you don’t know what to wear? Or two that complement each other. Halloween doesn’t have to take the cake when it comes to couples’ costumes.
Christmas stockings are the perfect addition (and our personal favorite)! Reindeer, snowmen, pom-poms, and even sparkles are all included. You’ll be able to utilize them for a long time. People will be happy and overflowing with Christmas cheer the moment you take off your shoes.
Party Cake & Foods
What’s at the middle of the food table at your ugly sweater party? A cake with an unattractive shirt! Make an ugly sweater out of any rectangle cake.
You can also make ugly sweater sugar cookies with sweater cookie cutters or decorate gingerbread men with their own small ugly sweaters.
For the rest of the menu, forget about gourmet and instead opt for retro and fun. Try red and green Jell-O shots, wreath-shaped pigs in a blanket, bacon-wrapped tater tots, Christmas tree-shaped pizzas, fruitcake, and/or a cheeseball garnished with red pepper and parsley to look like an ornament.
To drink, serve a variety of green and red sodas, grasshoppers, and vodka-spiked Shirley Temples.
Make your parties the greatest of the season with Ugly Sweater Party Ideas. Get inspired for your next ugly sweater party with these creative and fun ideas!
