The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Magnificent Christmas Celebration
If you have hosted Christmas gatherings in the past, then you know just how demanding it can be to be the host at one of these gatherings. There are tons of decisions that are made, as well as things that have to be done in order to have the gathering that you have ever hosted. And if you are someone that likes to outdo what you did the prior year, then you are also competing against yourself for hosting the best Merry Christmas and Happy Christmas that you have ever hosted!
With this being said, it is important that everyone who attends your gatherings know that there are some rules to abide by. These rules are meant to ensure that everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy Christmas that is safe!
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One of the best ideas that people have had in the past to ensure this is the case is that when you send your invites out for those who are attending your gathering, you include a list of things that they may need to bring and the rules. For example, if you are hosting a small gift exchange, then tell everyone to bring a gift of a certain dollar amount. Maybe you are hoping for everyone to bring their favorite bottle of wine to the gathering. Whatever it is, include it. Then this is where you can get to the rules of gathering.
You should not lay these rules out as though you are dictating these to your guests. However, you should do this from a place of concern and safety, and hope that you can contribute to everyone having a Merry Christmas and Happy Christmas.
With this being said, here are just a few rules that you may want to consider for your Christmas gatherings:
1. No drinking and driving. Consider carpooling with someone and having a designated driver. Or you can opt to use a ride-share app in order to get home. There will be no one driving away drunk from your gathering for the safety of everyone.
2. No discussions of politics, as we do not want anyone to have their feelings hurt or feel as though they are unwelcome.
3. Sports talk to a minimum, as you know, we have several people that are rooting for someone other than the home team!
4. Please remove your shoes upon entering as the floors have been professionally cleaned. This is a great time to show off your Christmas socks!
And the list goes on, you can include whatever you want to include. The key is to make sure that the rules are not too much to ask and that they are going to benefit your party in ensuring it is a great Merry Christmas and Happy Christmas.
So, what do you think: should a host have a set list of rules that they give their guests, or should you just hope for the best? There seem to be those who are on both sides of this issue! Whatever your stance, be sure that you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Christmas.