10 Christmas Holiday Party Themes & Features
The holiday season is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time to add a bit of extra cheer to your celebrations with holiday party themes. Whether you’re planning an office gathering, a family get-together, or just a fun-filled night with friends, our festive photo and video experiences are a wonderful way to capture the magic of Christmas. From playful moments to invoking past holiday memories, these holiday themes will bring everyone together and make your celebration truly special.
To help you get started, here are 10 Christmas party themes and features that are sure to create lasting memories and bring a festive touch to any gathering.
1. Classic Christmas Cheer Holiday Party Theme
As they say, it’s “classic for a reason.” When it comes to creating a warm and inviting holiday atmosphere, nothing beats the traditional look of Christmas. Deck the halls with red and green backdrops, twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and ornaments that bring the magic of the season to life.
Our traditional photo booths are designed to capture the cozy moments that make this time of year so special. Guests can throw on Santa hats, strike a pose by the tree, and walk away with a personalized Christmas keepsake that captures the essence of the season.
2. A Christmas Village Holiday Party Theme
Host a Christmas Village Party that brings families and kids into a cozy, festive world filled with holiday cheer! Create different “village” stations, like a hot chocolate bar, ornament decorating, cookie decorating, and a holiday craft corner. With twinkling lights, festive music, and cheerful decorations, kids and adults alike will enjoy exploring the Christmas-themed activities together.
3. Elf Yourself Photo Booth Feature
Create a nostalgic holiday gathering with a North Pole Workshop theme that brings festive cheer and a sense of giving. Set up a toy collection area where guests can drop off donations for a local charity. Then, step into the “workshop” to enjoy holiday crafts, cookie decorating, and hot cocoa. Decorate with candy canes, twinkling lights, and toy-making stations to make everyone feel like Santa’s helpers. A reference or two to Buddy the Elf could also go a long way!
4. Winter Wonderland
Turn your event into a sophisticated winter wonderland, ideal for a work gathering or an elegant holiday soirée. Deck the space in frosty whites, silvers, and icy blues, with shimmering lights, snow-dusted branches, and delicate snowflake décor to create an enchanting, wintry vibe. Soft music, warm drinks, and cozy lounge areas can enhance the seasonal magic, inviting guests to enjoy a more refined holiday experience.
5. Christmas Movie Marathon
Transform your holiday bash into a mini Hollywood set, inviting guests to step into scenes from their favorite Christmas movies! Decorate your space with nods to holiday classics—think “Home Alone” booby traps, “Elf” candy stations, or even “The Grinch” mischief in every corner. Encourage guests to dress as iconic movie characters and set up cozy movie screening areas with popcorn and holiday treats.
6. The Ugly Christmas Sweater Booth
An Ugly Christmas Sweater party is a classic holiday hit, bringing out everyone’s tackiest, most over-the-top festive fashion. Lean into the theme by setting up a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere—think a “grandma’s house at Christmas” vibe. Decorate with mismatched ornaments, garlands, tinsel, and maybe even some old-fashioned holiday tunes in the background. Invite guests to come in their best (or worst) holiday sweaters, offering prizes for categories like “Most Festive” or “Most Hilariously Tacky.”
7. Holiday Cookie Decorating Contest
Bring out the creativity (and the sweet tooth) in your guests with a holiday cookie decorating contest! Set up a station with an array of cookies in fun holiday shapes—trees, snowflakes, stockings—and provide icing, sprinkles, and candies for guests to design their own edible masterpieces. This fun, hands-on activity is perfect for spreading holiday cheer and inspiring a little friendly competition.
8. Après-Ski Lodge Party
Bring the charm of a mountain ski lodge to your holiday event with an Après-Ski Lodge theme! Guests can arrive dressed in cozy sweaters, ski jackets, and scarves, ready to unwind after a “day on the slopes.” Decorate with rustic wood accents, faux fur throws, hot cocoa stations, and twinkling lights to set the scene. You can even include a s’mores bar or mulled wine to add warmth to the winter atmosphere.
9. Reindeer Games
Get your guests in the holiday spirit with a reindeer-themed photo booth. They can wear antler headbands and noses and pretend to be part of Santa’s crew, guiding the sleigh through the night sky. And the best part about being a Reindeer? Reindeer Games, of course! We love these 32 ideas for adult holiday parties via Good Housekeeping, especially the Oven Mitt Unwrapping Game and the Spoon-and-Ornament Race.
10. The Polar Express
Invite guests on a Polar Express Adventure, where they can experience the magic of a train ride to the North Pole! Set up a “train station” entry, complete with “boarding passes,” hot cocoa, and holiday treats. Create cozy seating areas with blankets and twinkling lights, capturing the feel of a snowy journey through winter landscapes. This theme is perfect for families and kids, bringing the wonder of the North Pole right to your event.
This holiday season, make your party unforgettable with creative Christmas themes like an Ugly Sweater Contest, a Polar Express Adventure, or a Winter Wonderland soirée. From transforming your guests into Santa’s elves to taking them on a magical sleigh ride over a snowy village, our photo and video experiences add the perfect festive touch.
Ready to bring holiday magic to your event? Contact us today to explore our unique holiday offers and create memories your guests will cherish all season long!
