A fun party doesn’t have to be this well-thought-out event with numerous rigid steps to take. Sometimes, the makings of a memorable party involve giving people the space and the means to enjoy each other’s company even further.

Guests / Gathering

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the warmth of your loved ones surrounding you as you gather for a good time.

We’ll be honest: You can have none of the other three prepared and still have a good Christmas party with good company alone. It’s that powerful.

If you’re hosting a party of more than a handful of people, provide spaces where they can talk to each other. If you’re the mutual friend, introduce people to new faces. Give them the chance to talk to each other and mingle.

A good amount of the party can just be letting people breathe and enjoy each other’s company, catching up with friends and relatives who only see each other once a year, so don’t stress about plans too much.

Grub / Good Food

Good food is probably the second most important thing to have.

For a small, intimate party, all you need is pizza. Enough said.

If you have a larger party, get ready by starting your cooking during the day.

If you’ve got the budget, though, you can also hire catering services to accommodate your guests. Pasta and salad are often a convenient and popular choice.

Desserts are often what people look for, too. Buko salad, kakanin, and even just a simple gallon (or maybe two) of ice cream will light up any party.

But, if you really don’t want to worry about it, potlucks grant you ease, encourage cooperation, and give your guests something to look forward to. Give people a chance to contribute to the life of the party.

Take it from us, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of seeing your contribution emptied by the end of the night.

Games

A few games never hurt. Depending on how many guests you have, your games can range from simple card games to all-out game show games.

For smaller parties, even simple card games like Go Fish or Tongits will do it for your party. Other games like Exploding Kittens and Werewolf/Town of Salem will also work. 

For bigger parties, ready the chairs and turn up the music. You know what we’re talking about. There can be other games like relays and trivia shows, so you can prepare for that.

Gifts

What’s Christmas without the spirit of giving?

The usual spin most parties now do is an exchange gift program, and because it has countless other names, like Secret Santa, Kris Kringle, Monito-Monita, Amigo Oculto, or St. Nick’s Knick-Knacks, let’s just call it the exchange gift activity.

And when people unwrap their presents, seeing the looks on people’s faces hits different. heartfelt reactions, playful groans, and inside jokes finally revealed in the form of a mug, a plushie, or a hilariously specific item only one friend would think to buy.

You almost forget about the P1000 you spent on that really cool gift. Almost.

And That’s All She Wrote!

At the end of the day, a memorable Christmas party isn’t built on perfect planning, but on people.

The food helps, the games help, and the gifts add a little spark, but it’s the gathering itself that carries everything.

As long as you create a space where everyone can relax, talk, laugh, and settle into the night, you’ve already done the job.

Keep it simple, keep it intentional, and let the holiday do the rest.