Tinsel tinged Christmas trees. Catching up with family and friends. Glowing bubble lights. Special gifts wrapped in brown paper and red string. Chocolate-filled advent calendars. These things and many more capture the charm of holidays past.
There’s something special about the nostalgia and joy we feel from beloved Christmas memories. In the spirit of “happy golden days of yore,” this guide to a vintage holiday-inspired night in is sure to warm your heart with cheer.
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Pairings from the Past – One of the best things about the holiday season is the festive food and drink. Prepare an array of heavy hor d’oeuvres along with a bowl of Chex mix complete with red and green M&Ms and pretzels, crunchy stove-popped popcorn, and gooey s’mores for total vintage vibes. For beverages, arrange a batch of classic hot toddies or mulled cider (we LOVE this recipe!) on a festive tray with cocktail napkins and stirrers.
Better Than Reindeer Games – Revisit your childhood and break out the board games you used to spend hours playing. From Chinese Checkers and Scrabble to Sorry! and Trouble, there are plenty of options for a fun-filled evening. Afterwards, get even more nostalgic by snuggling up on the couch to watch classic Christmas films including Miracle on 34th Street, It’s A Wonderful Life, and many more.
Spread Holiday “Charm” – As your guests depart for home, give them a little something to remember the evening by. Our holiday inspired CHARITY BY DESIGN bracelets evoke Christmases past with iconic seasonal symbols – the Candy Cane, Snowman, and Gingerbread Man. Each one benefits a worthy cause to help make the holidays brighter for those less fortunate, making them gifts that truly keep on giving.
