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The Theme Parties series continues...No points for guessing the theme for the parties during the Christmas season, yes it has to be Christmas and only Christmas. Though the decorations, dress code and general color of the theme remain obvious, let's try to make our party a unique one, by going green!

Decoration : You can choose all white, snowy color theme or all red or a mix of red, gold and green as the color of the theme. Normally, the center of attraction of the whole decoration in a Christmas party would be a beautifully decorated Christmas tree clad with tiny ornaments, bells and gifts. Rather than going with a traditional Christmas tree, go unconventional this time, like the below ones.

Decoration Ideas for Christmas theme Party

Go green with the decoration of the tree in your own recycled, green way. Instead of the traditional glittery and sparkling ornaments, hang in handmade decoratives and ornaments.
Decoration Ideas for Christmas theme Party

Dress code: you don't have to look Santa clad in all red and white. Be in the color of the theme but refrain from the obvious.

Dress Code for Christmas theme Party

You can dress up your nails with beautiful nail art depicting the festive season, try these nails.

Food : Setting up the food table is as important as the decoration of the party hall itself. So make it attractive with the colors and elements of the festivities.

Party Games: Party games are a must to add fun and frolic to any party. Here are some games related to Christmas, in fact you can include other games as well to entertain your guests.

Christmas Tree Decoration: Divide the guests into smaller groups. Give them each a mini Chrismas tree and set the time to decorate it. The catch would be to use only newspaper or buttons or any other thing you can think of.

Gift Exchange: Inform your guests in advance to wrap one crazy gift item from house. Place them under the tree as the party begins. For the game, let the guests pick a gift of their choice and sit in a circle. Let them unwrap the gifts, now take a dice and roll it one be one. The one who gets, say 6 (whatever you fix), gets to keep the gift for themselves or can exchange with anybody. He's out of the game and the game continues until the last person gets the gift.

Gift Wrapping: One candidate from each group wraps the similar kind of gift, but with a bulky gloves. The faster, the winner!

Guessing game : Ask your guests to guess the number of ornaments on the Christmas tree.

Christmas Themed Tambola : You can have a tambola with Christmas related number calling. For ex
1. Star on my tree, leads the way, number 1
2. 'Tis the season to be jolly, Merry Christmas no2
3. Three Wise men who followed the star to find Infant Jesus
4. Trim the Christmas tree to No4
5. Infant in Bethlehem
6. 3 pairs of Reindeer marching towards you no6
7. Hang your Stockings to no7
8. O holy night, shine and bright no8
9. Candy to my cane no9
10. Glory to the newborn king no10
11. Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way, the bells ring no11

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It is Independence Week for us Indians and we celebrate our 68th Independence Day on August 15th. I strongly believe that there should not be any particular day or time of the year to show your patriotism for the country and to remember our freedom fighters and martyrs for their selfless sacrifices.

If you happen to host a party during this time, why not use this wonderful opportunity to celebrate Independence day in a unique way by organizing a Independence Day Theme Party. If the idea sounds you interesting, read further..Yes, in the series of Theme Parties here are the details for hosting an Independence Day Theme Party.

Decoration :

Let the tricolor prevail. Decorate the party hall with tricolors - Orange, White and Green. Place tiny flags all over the area or hang them in strings from the ceilings. Use lots of balloons in the same color. Draw a huge map of India on the floor and fill it with Rangoli or flowers. Hang posters of freedom fighters. Some ideas for you..

Independence Day Theme Party Decoration Ideas

Dress Code:

Its your day to show your patriotism! Dress up as freedom fighters or go clad in tricolored attire. If you are still confused as to what to wear, choose a white Kurta and accessorized with green and orange.

Independence Day Theme party Games:

Workout some games related to Independence day and freedom fighters.

A quiz on important dates and years of Historical movements
Place and birthdays of some known freedom fighters.
Ask the names of prominent British rulers
Ask the team members to write down the names of maximum number of freedom fighters
Surprise gifts best dressed person in the party
Ask them to list out Movies based on freedom struggle and freedom fighters (Mangal Pandey, Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rang De Basanti..)
Read out some famous quotes of great leaders and ask the guests to identify
Show any short film or documentary on Independence struggle

Music:

Select a bunch of patriotic songs to play in the background throughout the party. Some of the patriotic songs are listed below. You can contribute to the list. (Pls mention the songs in the comment below. I will add it to the list)