Christmas Party Ideas: Caroling
A great way to spread the spirit of Christmas is to gather your family and friends for a neighborhood Christmas Caroling party! Below you’ll find a delicious drink recipe, great for serving at your party, followed by Christmas party ideas for your Caroling fete.
You’ll need:
- 1 gallon of apple cider
- 2 pears, wedged
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bottle white wine
- 2 red apples, wedged
- 1 tsp ginger
To make:
- Combine cider, wine, fruit, cinnamon and ginger in a large pot. Heat the mixture on a medium-high heat and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the concoction simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks with tongs or a big spoon, discard the cinnamon sticks.
- Keep the pot on the stove on low so guests can serve themselves a hot drink.
TIPS
- Set the festive party mood early on with invitations. Get creative and craft and hand write them on music scrolls. Deliver the rolled up scrolls, tied with a beautiful red ribbon.
- Purchase Santa hats, reindeer antler or some other costume item that everyone can wear to indicate that you’re a group of carolers.
- Ask your guests to come over for a pre-party an hour before you plan on caroling. The best time to carol is between 6 and 9pm.
- Be sure to stop caroling at 9pm.
- Visit only the homes of people you or your guests know.
- Give songbooks with lyrics to your guests so that everyone can sing along with confidence.
- Remind everyone to dress comfortably and warmly since you’ll be caroling outside.
- Encourage festive attire in red and green.
- Use caution. Be sure children have someone looking after them.
- Keep flashlights handy with fresh batteries.
- Use tambourines or sleigh bells to enhance the sound of your songs.
