{"id":8735,"date":"2017-11-14T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T14:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=8735"},"modified":"2023-02-16T13:06:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T18:06:24","slug":"how-to-throw-a-festive-christmas-ornament-gift-exchange-game-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/14\/how-to-throw-a-festive-christmas-ornament-gift-exchange-game-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Throw a Festive Christmas Ornament Gift Exchange Game Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Christmas ornaments make great gifts. | Image courtesy Unsplash user Ben White<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cEvery one of these has a story,\u201d I explained to my husband as I pulled the gigantic box of holiday decor down from my closet shelf. Itty bitty snowmen, glittery snowflakes, and strands of tinsel spilled out the sides as I plopped it on the living room floor. We\u2019d just bought our very first Christmas tree as a couple, and I wanted to impress him with my extensive collection of festive ornaments.<\/p>\n

Much to my delight, he seemed amused with my Christmas decorations. He chuckled when he came across my cheeseburger ornament, oohed and awed at my antique Santa Claus bulb, and fell in love with the handmade jeweled angel that topped the tree.<\/p>\n

Of course, whether he wanted to or not, he heard the story behind every single ornament. As I explained where I\u2019d gotten each one, I realized all my favorites had come from an annual Christmas ornament gift exchange game party that I throw for my friends.<\/p>\n

This party is hands down my favorite holiday tradition<\/a>, not only because I get sweet ornaments to add to my collection, but because it\u2019s a chance to connect with my friends, eat Christmas cookies, and drink hot cocoa. If you are looking for a great reason to gather your pals together this holiday season, here are my best tips and ideas for throwing a fun and festive Christmas ornament exchange game party.<\/p>\n

Setting a Theme for Your Christmas Ornament Gift Exchange Game Party<\/h4>\n

I love Secret Santa gift exchanges, but they are always extra fun when there is a theme. Not only is it easier for everyone to know what to buy, it\u2019s fun to compare gifts and see how creative each person can be within the parameters of the theme.<\/p>\n

Even though Christmas ornaments is a great theme for a Secret Santa gift exchange, it can be fun to get even more specific. One year, my friend Nadine decided everyone should buy vegetable-themed decorations. Not only was it a unique idea, everyone loved how silly and adorable the ornaments were!<\/p>\n

Here are a few specific ornament theme ideas to consider for your exchange:<\/p>\n

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Get silly with your ornaments! | Image courtesy Etsy seller ShopEDS<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n