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TIPS FOR HOSTING THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS DINNER! By Nanise Mohamed
As the countdown to the best time of the year begins, and while going out for dinner is an inviting option, staying in to host a homemade Christmas dinner near your perfect Christmas tree is the ideal holiday ritual. That’s why we’ve rounded up 10 tips for you to perfect your family’s Christmas dinner. PLAN AHEAD If you really wish to master that special day, you absolutely have to plan ahead. We’re not talking two weeks or so, at least a month prior to Christmas day. Write notes and organize your thoughts on what you need to buy and what you can utilize from your own household.
DECORATIONS Moving to the fun part, decorations. For your Christmas party, you might want to go with a theme like retro Christmas or maybe disco Christmas. OR you might want to leave it as a general Christmas theme. Which everybody loves, anyway!
During those 30 days, you can gradually make up for what you don’t have at home and won’t feel like you had to spend a fortune at the supermarket in one day.
MUSIC At any given party, music is key to the success or failure of the event. You’ll have to put some extra thought in the playlist if you want your party to rock.
FOOD Having an all homemade menu is great, but beware. Cooking 20 different dishes on your own might be a surefire recipe for failure. Try to pick the dishes that you know you always get right and simply order the rest from a reputable catering service.
If you run short on time but still want to get it right, we always suggest the mix up approach. You can select some favorite pop songs and throw in some Christmas classics. And, keep them running throughout the night!
Another important thing to keep in mind is the drinks. When a guest comes for dinner, they’ll first need refreshments. And after having dinner as well, basically all night long! 44 December 2020
MIX AND MATCH Another handy little tip you need to know about and that’ll save you a lot of money and effort is, mixing and matching.
