In the spirit of Christmas, well…not really the spirit of Christmas, but the spirit of excess and pageantry that generally comes with Christmas, many people host or attend a Tacky Christmas party. These are a great way to have an excuse to see friends, make good use of your mom’s old Christmas jewelry, and have a night off from looking cool to indulge your hideous side.
Maybe you’re already invited to a Tacky Christmas Party, or maybe you want to host one this season. Either way, here are some tips for a memorable Tacky Christmas Party!
1. Make sure the guys dress up! For whatever reason, guys in Christmas vests & turtlenecks are 10x funnier than a girl in the same get-up. Don’t let those “too cool for school” guys get off the hook! Have a great incentive for the best dressed girl AND guy!
2. This party is casual (tacky), so don’t serve food and drinks that are too classy. Pabst Blue Ribbon and some sliders are great for a gathering like this, because people will get enough homemade confections in the coming weeks.
3. If you’re a girl, don’t try to look cute. Cute does not equal funny. Everyone can see you look gorgeous on New Year’s, but this night is about being ridiculous!
4. Get a group photo. You want this night’s hilarity to be documented!
5. Have a fun activity that allows guests to mingle/get to know each other. This could be tackily decorating cookies, having a White Elephant gift exchange, or caroling in your tacky gear.
So go hunt through your local thrift store, Christmas decorations box, or mom’s closet and spread Christmas cheer by dressing loudly for all to hear (or see!)
Merry Christmas from The Anti-Lame Campaign!
