Christmas Countdown: 4 Weeks til Christmas!
Christmas is hurtling towards us at lightning speed, and we’re well and truly in the swing of things when it comes to Christmas drinks, parties and all round festive celebrations.
If you’re holding your own Christmas party at your home or office this year, you’ve probably already done some preparation (hopefully!). If you’ve got your recipes for cocktails, food and desserts sorted and the guest list finalised, now you’re probably looking for those extra touches that will make your Christmas party go off with a bang. We’ve put together some ideas for Christmas that will make your party nights this season that extra bit special.
Costumes
We believe that the good old costume party is a sure fire way to get everyone in the festive spirit. Costumes also give people an automatic conversation starter, so your guests will be mingling, chatting and discussing where they got that absurd hat from in no time. Here are our picks for cheesy Christmas outfits.
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Mrs Claus Outfit
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This Mrs Claus outfit looks like it’s straight out of the North Pole, and the best thing is that it’s completely work appropriate. The costume includes a cape, skirt and hat, so just pair it with a plain white top and killer pair of red shoes, and you’re set!
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Christmas Santa Adult Size Costume
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It wouldn’t be a Christmas party without one or two Santa Clauses walking around. This one’s perfectly affordable, and you can even customise it into an Aussie Santa costume by ditching the long red pants and instead pairing the jacket with boardies, thongs and sunnies.
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The Grinch Deluxe Adult Costume
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If you’re more of a Grinch at Christmas time, there’s still no excuse for you not to dress up. We love this Grinch costume, which comes complete with hat, jacket, green mask and gloves – simply grab a pair of green tights and your best “bah humbug” attitude and you’re set!
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Decorations
If you feel like your home or office is lacking a little in the decorations department, now’s the perfect opportunity to up the ante.
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240cm Santa and Reindeer Christmas Inflatable
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Want a giant Santa and reindeer ornament for your party, but don’t want to worry about where the heck you’re going to store it until next year? We’ve found the answer. This huge inflatable decoration is perfect for either indoors or outdoors, and deflates in seconds, ready to be stashed away when not in use.
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Green 7ft Christmas Tree
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If you don’t already have a Christmas tree at the office, then now’s the chance to grab one. This 210cm green Christmas Tree is elegant and natural looking, it has 500 tips to hang plenty of decorations on, and it’s an absolute bargain at just $39.95 plus shipping. Ask every member from the office to bring in one a decoration each, so everyone adds their personal touch to the tree.
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Led Solar Christmas Lights with Wall Mount
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Everybody loves fairy lights, and these ones are perfect both for outdoors and indoors. Especially great if you’re environmentally conscious, these are completely solar powered, so there’s no electricity required. Low cost, safe and environmentally friendly, they feature long lasting, brighter and more energy efficient bulbs.
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Dining
If you feel like your home or office is lacking a little in the decorations department, now’s the perfect opportunity to up the ante.
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Plastic Champagne Flutes
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Save the risk of broken glasses and excessive washing up with these plastic Champagne flutes. They have sturdy bases and a large capacity, so there’ll be fewer spills and more refills.
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Christmas Table Centre
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If you’re hosting a Christmas dinner at your place, this beautiful centrepiece has a mix of red lilies, white roses, berries and apples, and would look gorgeous on your dining table next to all those platters of delicious Christmas food!
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6 x Yellow Tail Bubbles Sparkling White Wine
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It wouldn’t be a celebrationg without a few bottles of bubbly. Yellow Tail Bubbles is a fresh and fragrant sparkling wine with flavours of tropical fruits which combine perfectly with medium sweetness and a crisp finish. You can get 6 bottles for only $49.95 plus shipping.
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What are your top tips and ideas for Christmas parties and dinners?
