| Editor's Note: If you would like to submit a question to Deborah, email info@athenamagazineforgirls.com with "Dear Deborah" in the subject line or complete the form below. Not all questions can be answered, however, if your question is chosen, only your first name, age, and state will be published. Dear Deborah, My friends and I want to have a fun holiday party. Do you have any ideas for cool stuff we can do at the party? We don't have a theme yet either. ~ Kim, 17, Maine -------------------------------------- Dear Kim, What a fun idea. Here are some theme/party ideas to consider… (a) Traditional 'kids' party—Grab your best PJs and spend the day baking cookies and decorating a gingerbread house. Rent classic holiday movies and have plenty of blankets on hand for snuggling up with a hot cocoa. (b) Song theme party—Take a song title and run with it. For example, "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" where everyone comes to the party dressed up as a rock star. Keep the theme alive by singing Karaoke (or carols) into the night. (d) Ugly Sweater Party—Everyone wears their tacky holiday sweater complete with accessories. Then have a vote on the "best" worst dressed. Spend a little time making holiday crafts and top it off with a potluck dinner and a "secret" gift grab bag. (e) Color Theme—Keep the outfits and food as close to the color scheme as possible. For example, a black and white tea party where you keep it elegant with tea, finger sandwiches and deserts (food coloring can go a long way). For a quick game, have everyone bring a holiday ornament or holiday card that best represents them, and put them all in an unmarked bag. Draw one at a time and see if you can match the item to the person. And, of course, add to any of these ideas a toy donation to an organization like Toys for Tots, food donation to a local pantry, community service activity, or even writing cards to children from Santa…and you will be full of fun and meaning. Happy Holidays…. ~Deborah |
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