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Plan the ultimate get-together this festive season with these fun family ideas
Whether it?s christmas day with the kids or a boxing day soirée with friends and their little ones, hosting guests over the festive period is both busy and exciting. Christmas is a magical time for children and nothing beats seeing their faces light up as they tear into their stockings and enjoy all the wintry food and games.
If you?re planning a party, and you?re set to have a house full, finger food is the easiest way to serve festive fare to a large group. Look for canapé recipes you can prepare ahead of time, and set the tables with themed plates, napkins and cutlery so everyone can serve themselves.
Set up a separate drinks table in another area ? stock it with plenty of choices for both adults and children, as well as cocktail napkins and appropriate glassware or paper cups for your younger guests. Keep your table decorations low and simple to save space and avoid being knocked over by excitable children! A few decorative Christmas plants, fishbowl vases filled with colourful baubles or metallic tealight holders adorned with flower heads are all good centrepiece options. Don?t forget festive accents that the kids will love, including Christmas crackers finished with name labels, glittery party hats and cardboard photo props.
For a fun activity, set up a Christmas cookie or cupcake decorating area. Buy or make some plain gingerbread or cupcakes and let the children have fun icing the...