Rather than throwing a run-of-the-mill holiday party, make it a themed Christmas party and it's bound to be the most memorable of the season! A Christmas theme party gives guests a chance to put on their party shoes during a time of year when things can be more stressful than fun. Whether it's a family get-together or a corporate party, themed Christmas parties are a great way to get everyone into the holiday spirit and make fun memories together.

Here are five Christmas theme party ideas:

Choose a favorite holiday movie and revolve the theme around the characters, setting, and plot. A few movies to pick from are A Christmas Story, Elf, A Christmas Carol, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Polar Express, and more. Find the perfect Christmas movie online invitations for your theme on Punchbowl!

Celebrate one of the biggest winter holidays somewhere tropical! A unique idea for Christmas themed parties is a luau complete with leis, palm trees, tropical foods and BBQ, and tropical decorations. Send Christmas luau invitations by email or text to get started! 

 

Make the Christmas party a black tie affair and give everyone an excuse to dress up. Serve tasty appetizers, stock the bar, hire local party staff, and let friends and family feel like celebrities. Set the stage for your swanky celebration with elegant Christmas party invitations like the Gold Holly and Silver & Gold designs below. 

Christmas theme ideas for holiday parties don't have to be traditional. Pick a favorite bar or restaurant and simply throw an informal cocktail party. Ask each guest to bring a toy or present to donate to an important cause and use this opportunity to catch up before all the holiday craziness. Browse gorgeous digital Christmas cocktail party invitations for inspiration!

Tis the season for giving! Read these tips on how to host a gift exchange to learn about Secret Santas, Yankee Swaps, and White Elephant parties to get an idea of what type of gathering you'd like to host. Next, customize online gift exchange invitations to share important information and gift swap rules with your guests for an unforgettable celebration!

Use Punchbowl to send the entire guest list a free invitation for Christmas, and take advantage of the cocktail poll and potluck features will help everyone have a say in the planning. Before deciding on Christmas themes, ideas, or even where to throw the party, ask friends and family for their Christmas party theme ideas and make it a collaborative event where everyone can put their feet up, relax, and enjoy being together.