Throw A Party

Throw A Party

Kids can’t be studying literature all the time can they? With the holidays coming up you’ll need to unwind, and throw a good party—maybe several. Talk it over with your parents, and see how they feel about you throwing the greatest holiday party ever.

Remember when your first guest enters your home, you are no longer just their friend—but you are their host, or hostess. You’ll need to do much planning to make your party a great success, so be sure to plan ahead of time.

Planning your party:
Find out from your parents how many friends you can invite. You can find out what kind of food you’ll be serving, games you will play, how long the party will last, and where it will be located. Decide on your party decorations. Will you make them, or buy them? And don’t forget to have lots of colorful balloons.

Sending out Invitations:
Of course if your party is small, and you want to invite only a few friends you can telephone them. If you send invitations, the easiest way is to buy them. If you want to give them a special touch, you and your family can make them. You’ll learn more about the invitation in the article, “Party Invitations.”

Always tell:

What day

What time

Location

How to dress (ex. dress-up, school clothes, or costumes).

Greeting your guest:
Answer the door when guest arrive and greet them. If it’s a holiday party you can say, “Happy” and the name of the holiday for instance, “Happy Halloween!” If it’s cold outside the host, or hostess will need to take coats, scarves, purses, etc. and put them away.

Introduce your guest:
As they arrive if you know any guest that doesn’t know each other, or your parents do not know, you can introduce them by saying, “Mother, I’d like you to meet Tanya, who is my art class.” If a parent is attending don’t forget to introduce them also.

Start Activities:
As host, or hostess you can start activities and games for everyone to play. As your guest arrives they can join in. You’ll find games under the article, “Party Games.” Don’t forget to draw names for a door prize.

Serving Food & Drink:
If you have a large party you’ll need family and friends to help you serve the food. Serve your guest first before you reach for a plate. Make sure everyone has been served before you sit down to eat.

Food:
Potato salad
Deviled eggs
Hamburgers/hotdogs
Macaroni salad
Chips & dip
Cheese (sliced or cheeseball) & crackers
Fudge
Holiday cookies
Holiday cake
Ice cream

Drink:
For a large party serve a variety of drinks such as water, kool-aid, soda, juice, or ice tea.

Good-bye to the guest:
Don’t forget to say good-bye to all guests, and if they bring a present you must thank them.

Clean up:
After the guests have left you can start cleaning up. Don’t start the clean up until they have gone. You can do little things, but don’t make them feel as if they’ve caused you any trouble. Gather up all paper plates, cups, and eating utensils, and throw them away. Pick up any games, cd’s, or decorations that might be laying around.

Bib:
Brooks & Whittingham.Holidays and EntertainmentsChicago.
The Editors of Creative Publishing international. Holiday Theme Parties : Entertaining Ideas, Decorations & Recipes for Nine Unique Parties.
Conway, Amy, Stewart, Martha. Parties and Projects for the Holidays : Christmas With Martha Stewart Living.

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