28 Christmas Party Ideas For All Your Pod Get Togethers

Kate Thorn

Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living in London and pretending to be a mature grad student.

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Nov 21, 2023

'Tis the season for presents, festive dessert shot recipes, and *all* the Christmas party ideas. Whether you and your S.O. are having a soiree at home or you're having a more casual affair for your pod, now is the time to start your holiday decor pinboards, stockpile entertaining essentials, and come up with a killer theme. Instead of throwing the same old gathering you've been hosting for ages, mix things up with a holiday shindig that's totally epic this year. Check out these 28 DIYs, decor ideas, and trendy themes that'll have your guests RSVPing YAS!

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Thanks to Mindy Kaling’s The Mindy Project, this tribute to our fave legal blonde is now our new favorite holiday decoration. Invite some friends over, and make one together! (via Brit + Co)

DIY Snow Globe Cake

The best way to do snow globes? DIY edible versions, duh. Take your cake to the next level with a little fondant and some cheerful cake toppers. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Edible Chocolate Trees

Foil-wrapped chocolates will make these pretty trees the main attraction. Line them up along the mantel or use them as an inexpensive table centerpiece at your next pod party. (via Brit + Co)

Disco Ball Wreath

Bring a little dancefloor flair to your holiday door with this adorable wreath. Your party just leveled up the glam. (via Brit + Co)

Ugly Sweater Party

If you believe that tacky equals awesome, an ugly sweater Zoom party might be in your future. This is the one holiday-themed bash that requires zero outfit stress. Why? Because the flashier the sequins and the cheesier the baubles, the better. (via Brit + Co)

Holiday Card Party

If you’re going with good old-fashioned snail mail this season, nothing beats a sassy holiday card. Get all your friends in on the fun and throw a party dedicated to hand-lettered addresses and actual stamp-licking. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Punny Tree Ornaments

DIY queens will love the idea of putting their own spin on ornaments. Stock up on plain glass balls at the dollar store and let your friends have a blast coming up with holiday puns. They can then take their handiwork home at the end of the night as a fab party favor. (via Brit + Co)

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Skip the grand festivities in favor of a cozy night in with the people you love. Order in pizza, break out the Trader Joe’s wine, and get ready to share some hilariously weird and wacky gifts. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Candy Cane Treat Box

Peace, love, and peppermint! These candy cane gift boxes are a breeze to put together. Fill ’em with chocolate truffles dunked in pink chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. (via Brit + Co)

Tree Decorating Party

Turn your tree lighting into the main event. Invite your pod over for coffee and cocktails, then get your decorating on by DIYing a few baubles. Bonus points for getting your friends to untangle your string lights for you. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Advent Calendar

Marble backdrop? Check. Tiny packages full of goodies? Check and check. Congrats, you’re well on your way to counting down to Santa’s arrival in style. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Confetti Cannon

It’s not a party until the confetti shows up. Pop the bubbly, then pop these rad DIY confetti cannons to kick off your bash in style. (via Brit + Co)

Holiday Happy Hour

Decking out your bar cart for the holidays can be a snap. Hang some swag and swap out your wine glasses for something gilded to show off your signature Christmas cocktail. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Disco Ball Tree

Um, yes, this disco ball tree beats vacuuming up pine needles any day. It’s bold, it’s glam, and it’s actually pretty easy to put together. (via Studio DIY)

Honeycomb Backdrop

If you’re looking for a colorful, swoon-worthy backdrop for your dessert table (who isn’t?), you can’t go wrong with a wall covered in honeycomb shapes. How pretty are those jewel tones with pops of gold? (via Sugar & Cloth)

DIY Bubbly Balloon Backdrop

Simple, gorgeous, and DIY — all of our favorite things! This easy balloon backdrop will transform any blank wall — and the tree! — into a breathtaking party scene. (via A Kailo Chic Life)

Jazz Up the Bar Cart

It doesn’t get much more festive than a bar cart full of presents and gold barware. Layered garlands and mini bottle brush trees create punchy decor accents for any holiday get-together.(via Sugar & Cloth)

Gift Wrap Get Together

Grab your best girlfriends for a night of warm cocoa, harmless gossip, and holiday festivities at your house. Stock up on pretty wrapping paper (don’t forget the washi tape!) and cool DIY gift toppers for a fun gift wrapping extravaganza. (via Studio DIY)

DIY Printable Holiday Gift Wrap

Round up a group of friends for a spur-of-the-moment holiday wrap party. Make sure to get plenty of tape at the store, then warm up your printer and go crazy with this tropical-themed gift wrap. (via Studio DIY)

DIY ’90s Throwback Tree Ornaments

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Our sources say these are the ornaments your home needs to be wicked cool. Instead of Santa or reindeer, turn your tree into an homage to everything awesome about the ’90s, including Koosh balls (‘member those?). (via Aww Sam)

DIY Giant Ornament Balloons

While mini decorations are pretty adorable, there’s no denying the appeal of a super-sized ornament. Let these beauties bounce across the floor, bunch them together for a photo shoot, or hang them on your porch — they’ll rock no matter where you put them. (via Studio DIY)

DIY Christmas Light Balloon Garlands

String ’em on the tree, hang them across the mantel, or use them as a photo booth prop. Seriously, these light bulb garlands can do it all. The best part is that you can totally customize the dye job to go with your unique color palette. (via Studio DIY)

DIY Blendo Ornaments

This teal, pink, and red take on holiday decor is simple and chic. Decorate your tree with gold stars, red ribbon, and soft sage leaves for an extra pop of texture. Then follow this DIY to recreate the soft pastel ombre ornaments. Ooh, magical. (via A Kailo Chic Life)

DIY Hot Cocoa Bar

Don’t forget the hot chocolate! You need all the fixings, though: marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, and even a little caramel drizzle. (via PMQ for two)

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