{"id":6958,"date":"2014-11-13T13:25:40","date_gmt":"2014-11-13T18:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/?p=6958"},"modified":"2025-05-15T10:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:08:56","slug":"holiday-party-ideas-break-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/christmas-in-the-office\/holiday-party-ideas-break-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Party Ideas That Won&#8217;t Break The Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Throwing a party doesn\u2019t have to break your budget. There are lots of simple things you can do that don\u2019t cost a lot, but make a great impression.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Holiday_Party_Ideas.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday_Party_Ideas\" width=\"599\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Holiday_Party_Ideas.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Holiday_Party_Ideas-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keep decorations simple. There are probably things that you already have that can be used to decorate your space. Some ideas:<\/p>\n<p>1. Fill a glass bowl with red ornaments to use as a centerpiece.<br \/>\n2. Hang Christmas tree ornaments around the house or space. Christmas tree ornaments can be hung on just about anything, not just the tree.<br \/>\n3. Holiday table cloths or runners can be used to decorate the mantel, end tables.<br \/>\n4. Pull out photos from Christmas\u2019s past and hang them around the room. They will make for great conversation as well as look great!<\/p>\n<p>Keep the menu simple. Finger foods are a great way to do this. There are a variety of premade options that you can buy at the grocery store or food clubs. If you want to make your own, you\u2019ll save even more. Try to have a variety of types of dips and chips and crudite. Try to have a variety of colors. Serve the food on colorful platters.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing you can do is to ask your guests to bring their signature dish. They may enjoy showing off their dish and it will help keep your costs down, while creating a varied menu.<\/p>\n<p>Most of all remember the purpose of a Holiday Party is to enjoy the season with those your care about and to be grateful for the good things we have in life. Relax and enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Throwing a party doesn\u2019t have to break your budget. 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