How to Host a Modern Friendsmas Party

  • November 13, 2025
  • 29 min read
  • Events

The holidays are here — and as important as it is to celebrate with family, younger generations also want to prioritize festive memory-making with friends. In fact, interest in holiday party bookings on the Peerspace platform has risen 58% year-over-year. 

For many Millennials and Gen Z hosts, gathering around the table with chosen family is just as significant as feasting with blood relatives. As event planner Shayna Love Harlan puts it, “I mean, friends are family.” This guide will inspire you with the latest trending themes, menus, décor, games and more — using expert guidance to cover all the hosting essentials that will help you create a repeat-worthy Friendsmas tradition. 

Whether you’re a first-time party planner or the go-to hostess with the mostess, and whether you’re hosting at home or bringing the party to a unique Peerspace, read on for the tips and tricks that’ll make your holiday party unforgettable.

Meet the experts & planners

To bring the real-deal scoop to this piece, we interviewed folks who’ve planned holiday parties their friends still talk about, including:

Kate Pauley, founder of Create Dinners, an event production company that hosts community and brand events in New York City and beyond.

Marina Santarossa, a Toronto-based content creator who threw an intimate Friendsmas last year

Shayna Love Harlan, the event planner and curator behind With Love vintage home goods, who hosted a stunning Friendsgiving in a Brooklyn Peerspace last year

What is Friendsmas?

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Friendsmas is Christmas with friends — or frankly, any holiday-themed party. All religious belief systems and denominations are welcome!

Although more than half of Americans still live within an hour of extended family, the rest find themselves scattered, often thanks to urbanization and remote work. These trends — along with the rise of social media, thinks Santarossa — have made holiday gatherings with local friends increasingly popular. Not to mention it’s just a plain old good time.

“It’s fun to widen the scope of holiday celebrations or bigger celebrations that are typically thought of as for family.”

— Marina Santarossa | Content Creatorheadshot
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For some, the idea of hosting a holiday party may sound somewhat old school. After all, most of the holiday parties we grew up celebrating were thrown by our parents or grandparents.

But Millennial and Gen-Z celebrants are bringing a modern host mindset to this time-honored tradition. And, of course, staying on-trend helps keep your gathering feeling fresh. A few themes and elements that are gaining popularity for this winter (and even next):

If you’re thinking about throwing a Friendsmas, says Pauley, “Do it! You could literally order pizzas and paper plates and throw some candles down,” and chances are everyone would still be happy for the chance to gather.

Games, activities & gift swaps

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It would be reasonable to assume dinner is the main event at a holiday dinner party. But according to our survey of 1,000 party hosts, organized activities are all but non-negotiable: only 6.7% said their holiday dinner guests simply hung out. The rest had something more structured planned for the evening.

That said, you don’t have to have the entire night locked in and scheduled — and it doesn’t have to be stressful to plan for interactive fun. Here are some ideas to consider, regardless of your vibe or budget.

Gift exchanges with a modern twist

Gift exchanges are basically synonymous with the winter holidays, no matter what your belief system. While it’s not a fit for every party, exchanging gifts can be a fun and thematic activity to round out your party.

Chances are you’re already familiar with White Elephant — a game in which each participant brings a wrapped gift (often something funny or useless) and everyone competes to walk away with the “best” present. White Elephant can be a lot of chaotic fun, but it’s also not the only way to do a gift exchange at your party. 

For example, if your friend group has a particular shared interest, you could organize a themed gift exchange. Pauley has hosted parties where each guest was assigned a fellow guest to gift a book and a matching bottle of wine to, for instance. You could also lean into the merry and organize an ornament gift exchange, or require everyone to bring a gift that’s either red or green.

Cookie exchanges offer another option that’s both sweet and simple. Each person bakes enough cookies for every guest to get one or two — it’s low-cost, high-fun and perfectly on theme.

Grown-up show and tell

Everyone likes to feel truly seen and understood — and deep inside, all of us are those same kids at show and tell who couldn’t wait to present to the class. 

Although Harlan’s party was a Friendsgiving rather than a Friendsmas, her favorite part of the night, she says, was when everyone at the table went around and talked for a few moments about what they were thankful for — a ritual that could easily be adapted for a Friendsmas gathering. Perhaps you might ask your guests to name their biggest holiday wish or their hopes for the New Year. 

Or, you could do a more hands-on activity. For her party, Santarossa asked each guest to bring the ingredients to make their favorite winter cocktail (enough to serve all eight guests, should they want to partake). They then went around the table assembling the cocktails and presenting them to the group. Some people even brought their own glassware, she says — including one guest who served their cocktails inside empty glass Christmas ornaments. 

Get crafty

If the cookie exchange or cocktail show-and-tell ideas resonate, you might consider taking that energy to the next level and organizing your entire holiday party around on-theme crafts! 

Pauley, for example, hosted a festive wreath-making workshop that gathered people together to create beautiful decorations they’d bring home and hang to enjoy for the whole holiday season. You might also make Hanukkah candles, do a festive winter sip-and-paint (think a Bob Ross moment, but over cocktails), or make beaded candy canes together. It doesn’t have to be difficult to feel worthwhile and fun.

Low-cost classics

While a more involved activity can be fun, even low-cost, low-effort activities can make a difference if they’re done with intention. In our survey, 43.4% of hosts said they watched a holiday movie or special during their party, and another 46.6% pulled out board games to keep the fun going.

The main thing is just bringing your friends together and giving them something to bond over besides chatting at the table.

“Some type of interactive element throughout the night is crucial,” says Santarossa. “You talk all night, but sometimes you just want something else to do to keep yourself active.” A movie, board game, or cookie-decorating station easily checks that box.

Fresh Friendsmas menu ideas

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Chances are, when you think of a holiday meal, a very specific menu comes to mind — whether that’s turkey with all the fixings, a sugar-glazed ham, or the Feast of the Seven Fishes. 

But one of the coolest parts of Friendsmas is that you get to make up the menu yourself, however you see fit. Your friends will likely get the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday meal at home with their families anyway.

Enough has been written about how to plan a traditional Christmas menu, so we’re focusing our advice on alternative options that are party-friendly and fun. For example, at Santarossa’s Friendsmas shindig, the crowning menu item was lobster rolls. But even if one of your guests has a shellfish allergy, there are other options (like mini sliders or deviled eggs) that are handy — literally. 

“Handheld stuff is good,” she says. “I always want it to be easy to eat.” For plenty of successful party foods, a fork and knife are optional.

Some other trending menu opportunities include:

  • Charcuterie boards can be both visually arresting and culinarily diverse, and you can easily make a vegetarian or even vegan-friendly version with plant-based cheeses
  • Upscale hors d’oeuvres like beef Wellington bites, caprese skewers, and stuffed dates allow guests to mix and mingle while still feeling fancy
  • A hearty Italian main like lasagne or baked feta pasta never goes out of style 
  • Roasted root vegetables are hearty and seasonal — especially with a squeeze of lemon juice to bring some brightness

Next, let’s take a look at not just what you’ll serve, but how you’ll serve it.

Serving styles

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Whatever your menu, once you have it set, you’ll have more to decide. First up: whether you’ll cook the meal yourself or have it catered. You could also do a potluck-style party, but in that case, you won’t be doing menu planning so much as offering guidance for each guest as to what kind of dish to bring.

Cooking the food yourself gives you ultimate control over the dishes and ingredients, and is also usually more cost-effective. However, it also means you’ll be spending a lot of time in the kitchen before your party, which could add stress to your day. Both Santarossa and Harlan had their holiday parties catered — after all, they wanted to enjoy a relaxing holiday, too, and the option freed up more time and energy for other aspects of party planning.

Along with who’ll be responsible for the cooking, you’ll also need to decide how to serve it. The three most common options are:

  • Family style, where guests serve themselves from large dishes. “I love family style,” says Pauley, because it encourages conversation and brings guests together. 
  • Buffet style, where guests must get up from the table to serve themselves. This offers more room for tablescaping and is the default for some caterers.
  • Plated, which offers a more formal dining feel but usually requires the host to be busy serving when it’s time to sit down to eat

To see how to set the table for each serving style, explore our guide to dinner party table settings — complete with illustrations for every setup.

Here’s an insight that might shape how you plan your menu and service: only 36.7% of Millennials listed food among their top two holiday party expenses, compared to 41.9% of respondents overall — and Gen Z ranked it even lower. In other words, while food still tops the list for many younger celebrants, they’re spreading their budgets more evenly across experiences that foster connection — like entertainment, ambiance, and shared activities.

Inspo to spice up the drink list

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It may technically be a dinner party, but there’s a reason we call alcohol spirits — and most hosts agree that adult beverages have a place at a spirited Friendsmas gathering. 

According to our survey, nearly nine in ten hosts (88.7%) see alcohol as either essential (51.6%) or nice to have (37.1%) — making it a clear holiday staple. 

Still, opinions differ by generation: 63.6% of Millennials say alcohol is essential, compared to just 43.0% of Gen Z. In fact, Gen Z is almost evenly split between calling it “essential” (43.0%) and “nice to have” (44.3%) at a holiday party. And it’s true: You don’t have to get tipsy to have fun. 

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If you are bringing the booze, take a page out of Santarossa’s book and make room for thematic cocktails, including the snow globe cocktails that have been gaining popularity. They look complex, but it’s really as simple as freezing some water in the bottom of the glass before you start assembling the cocktail — a lot of reward for relatively little effort! 

Other on-trend holiday cocktails include:

  • Eggnog martinis: Basically a classier version of spiced eggnog
  • Poinsettias: Think mimosa, but add cranberry or pomegranate juice to your sparkling wine instead of orange
  • Mulled wine: Serves the double purpose of making your party space smell amazing as it simmers

Non-alcoholic drink ideas

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Although, as discussed, plenty of hosts still see alcohol as a nigh-necessary feature of a successful holiday party, it’s also true that plenty of people know how to party without drinking a drop — of booze, that is. (You might also have kids at your party, who obviously aren’t ready for alcohol!)

Fortunately, there are plenty of fun ways to make guests who aren’t drinking feel not just included, but celebrated. Some of our favorites include:

  • Warm apple cider: You could even mull it on your stove just like the hard stuff, with extra spices and a twist of orange peel
  • Shirley temples and other ritzy soda options: These are festive and fun for kids
  • Coffee and tea: Warm beverages are comforting, the perfect close to a meal, and will likely be enjoyed by all your guests, regardless of booze-imbibing status
  • A hot chocolate bar complete with all the fixings: Marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed candy canes, cinnamon sticks, and more, along with a few different milk and cocoa options

Décor and ambiance inspiration

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When it comes to décor, the limit is truly your imagination. You can go as big or as small as you like — but even just a few festive touches go a long way.

For instance, adding some cranberries or green garlands to your tablescape, along with taper candles, creates a festive atmosphere and also casts soft light over your shared meal. You could also incorporate fun holiday-themed elements like Christmas tree figurines, dried branches, fairy lights, or stars.

You can also literally deck the halls (or at least the room) with holiday decorations, from wreaths to a holiday card display to a well-placed sprig of mistletoe. (This is one area where something like Pauley’s wreath-making workshop comes in handy — you could even make the decorating itself part of the party!)

Keep in mind, too, that it’s not just your home or venue that can benefit from some carefully planned decorating and vibe-crafting. Imposing a flexible yet festive holiday dress code can help bring the ambiance to the party — and there are ways to get way more creative than plaid and crushed velvet. The truly devoted might even turn their hairdo into a Christmas tree, but maybe don’t make that a condition for attendance.

Venues you may not have thought of

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While your own living or dining room is an excellent place to host, if you’ve got a larger guest list (or are just looking to simplify your life and keep your own space clean), renting a venue is totally an option — and there are some really out-of-the-box options out there (that are still affordable).

The most popular Peerspace venues for holiday parties include photo studios, cocktail bars, and lounges, but you can also find art galleries and cafes. Although Santarossa hosted her Friendsmas at a friend’s place, she’s booked Peerspaces for content shoots in the past.

“I think it’s such a smart way to find a really cool place that matches the vibe of what you’re going for,”

— Marina Santarossa | Content Creatorheadshot

Better yet, renting doesn’t have to break the bank — or increase your stress load. If anything, the opposite: The average per-hour cost of a holiday party venue on Peerspace is $162, and the average customer rating is 4.75 stars. 

Plus, many Peerspaces come with kitchens, chairs and tables, and other features that make planning that much easier. The holidays can already be a hectic time, so enjoying a party without the added stress of having people in your home can make for a more enjoyable experience for the host as well as the guests!

How to plan an epic Friendsmas

Now that you’ve got all the inspo you need to throw a party your friends will never forget, let’s get to it! 

Although you’ll likely be able to find a venue on shorter notice, the average holiday party host on Peerspace books 33 days ahead of time — which gives you plenty of time to plan. Here’s what to do:

Step 1: Set a budget

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The good news: A Friendsmas budget doesn’t have to be a lot. If you follow Pauley’s “just do it” advice above, don’t worry about tablescaping, and use only dishware you already have, you could pull it off for just the price of the food.

But you can also go big, spending hundreds on big-ticket elements like venue rental, catering, and brand-new décor items and serveware. A majority of Friendsmas gatherings fall somewhere in the middle.

According to our survey, the median cost to host a holiday party was a modest $300, though the average climbed much higher to $745. Male hosts tended to spend more than female hosts — an average of $908 versus $583. They were also more likely to take full financial responsibility: 83.2% said they’d cover all expenses or only split the venue rental, compared to 75.5% of female hosts, who were more open to sharing costs.

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The bottom line: Set a budget that works for you, then work backwards from there to plan the specifics of your party. It’s more about proportionality than the total dollar amount. For example, whether your total budget is $500 or $1,500, you might allocate 40% to food, 40% to the venue, and 20% to décor and party favors. 

Another takeaway from our survey: food and drinks topped the list of holiday party expenses, while invitations and professional photography were among the least prioritized.

Step 2: Pick your date and venue

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With your budget in mind, it’s time to set a date — and book a venue, if you’re renting one.

While having your party at home can help you save money, renting a venue gives you a plethora of flexible, unique options (and allows you to keep your home space nice and neat, so when you get home for the evening, you can simply relax). Peerspace Christmas party venues include plenty of one-of-a-kind spaces that will make your gathering that much more memorable. 

On Peerspace, the following types of spaces are commonly booked for holiday parties (from most popular to least popular):

  1. Flex Space
  2. Lounge
  3. Cocktail Bar
  4. Photo Studio
  5. Conference Room
  6. Production Studio
  7. Bar
  8. Restaurant
  9. House
  10. Brewery

Once you’ve got your eye on a space you like, you’ll want to think carefully about what day to have it on — especially since, during the holiday season, most of us are fairly busy. That’s another great reason to give your guests lots of lead time when you send out invites.

On Peerspace, Saturday is the most popular day for holiday parties — and also the priciest, with an average booking cost of $1,082. At the other end of the week, Monday is the least popular day to book, averaging just $570.

Finally, spend some time considering what time you want the party to start — and if you’re renting a venue, be sure to add in a little bit of extra time at the beginning and end of the booking for setup and tear-down. 

The most popular start times on Peerspace for holiday parties are, in order:

  • 6 PM
  • 5 PM
  • 4 PM
  • 7 PM
  • 3 PM

Step 3: Draft the guest list

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To be fair, steps three and four in this list are somewhat interchangeable as far as the order you tackle them. You might decide to define your aesthetic before you figure out who to invite. 

On the other hand, your guest list can serve as inspiration when it comes to designing the evening — you’ll have opportunities to personalize the party to the people you’re hosting. That’s why we suggest you figure out your guest list first.

While there’s no such thing as the ideal group size for a dinner party, it’s true that size does matter. An intimate, six- or eight-person gathering is going to feel a lot different than a room crowded with 25 or 30 guests. Both can be fun and festive, but be sure to consider which kind of vibe you prefer while deciding who to invite. 

Step 4: Send invitations

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Drafting the guest list early also gives you as much time as possible to let guests know they’re invited — which is especially important during this busy holiday season. Santarossa sent invites for her Friendsmas a full month in advance: “I just know that everybody’s so busy,” she says. Pauley goes a step further and says she tries to plan as far as six weeks ahead. 

Your invitations aren’t just about letting your guests know where the party is, but also about learning more about what your guests want. Along with medically necessitated dietary restrictions, Pauley also asks her invitees if there’s anything they simply don’t like on their plates. “I like to get as much information as possible about my guests,” she says. 

You should also include information about any dress code or preplanned activities (like Santarossa’s cocktail presentation hour) in the invitation so your guests have as much lead time as possible to prepare. 

Step 5: Define your aesthetic

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Now for the juiciest part of the planning process: bringing your party’s vibe to life! Both the hosts we interviewed mentioned Pinterest as being a prime part of their party inspiration process — but you can also find lots of inspiration on Instagram, through popular TV shows and movies, and even amongst your friends. In certain groups, a theme can sometimes emerge all on its own.

Whether you choose a theme outlined above or go rogue with your own unique spin, planning your party’s aesthetic well ahead of time gives you the opportunity to source any decorations or tablescaping items without rushing. More time to shop and plan also means more time to get inspired, so you may feel your party’s theme building itself as the weeks progress.

Harlan is a huge advocate of serving dinner with vintage pieces. It makes sense she became a vintage home goods curator!

“…Somebody could have eaten off this 50 years ago at their holiday party, and now it’s here. I love the continuation of it.”

— Shayna Love Harlan | Event Planner & Curatorheadshot

Step 6: Curate the menu and drink list

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If you’re hiring caterers, this timeline gives you a few weeks to shop around for the best prices and ensure your caterer of choice is available during what’s likely a busy season. And if you’re cooking at home, you can use this time to purchase any bigger-ticket items, like a turkey or prime rib, ahead of time. 

Most large meat mains freeze well, so you can grab those along with any non-perishable or shelf-stable items on any given shopping trip. You’ll also want to make a dedicated shopping trip closer to the party itself for any produce or other fresh ingredients that will be involved — and possibly a separate trip to the liquor store.

Step 7: Make a list of party supplies

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Finally, make sure you’ve got everything you need to avoid any stressful last-minute store trips! 

Holiday party supply checklist:

  • All cooking ingredients needed
  • Alcoholic beverages of choice
  • Ice
  • Cookware
  • Servewear, including serving utensils and drink dispensers if you’re using them
  • Containers for leftover food afterwards
  • Cleaning supplies for after the party
  • Extra trash bags
  • Dishes, flatware, and glassware for each place setting
  • Linens, including placemats, napkins, runners, and tablecloths
  • Cocktail napkins or coasters
  • Table and chairs (enough for each guest)
  • Other tablescaping elements, including candles and decorations
  • Decorations for the space at large (Christmas tree, strings of lights, etc.)
  • Icebreaker conversation cards or other game/activity elements
  • Wireless speaker for your playlist

This list isn’t comprehensive, but just a few of the most common must-haves — so be sure to update and personalize it for your own party!

Your game plan for the day of

The big day is finally here! You’ve already done most of the footwork, but here’s your step-by-step guide for staying present in the moment.

Step 1: Get your space Friendsmas-ready

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At least an hour before your first guest arrives, start preparing your space for the party. Set the table, make sure all the décor is how you want it, and put any lighting elements (like candles or table lamps) in place. Queue up the playlist and make sure the food is ready to go.

Step 2: Welcome your guests right

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Right when your guests start to arrive is the right time to start setting a warm and inviting vibe. Creating a kind of welcome ritual, like a signature cocktail you serve everyone as they walk in, can help. Santarossa has been to parties where an opening cocktail was served and says it’s “a fun way to kick things off.”

Once most of your guests have shown up, you could have an opening toast — a great opportunity for any around-the-table sharing. If you have a larger group and all of your guests aren’t already close, you might also turn to a fun icebreaker. 

Festive welcome activities: 

  • Holiday Mix & Mingle Bingo — hand each guest a sheet inviting them to find someone who can quote a holiday movie, prefers real Christmas trees to fake ones, etc
  • Holiday Would-You-Rather — a classic updated for the season with questions like “Would you rather untangle ten strands of Christmas lights or wrap everyone’s gift?”
  • Holiday Favorites Lightning Round — everyone goes around the table and states their name, favorite holiday movie and favorite holiday tradition

Step 3: Keep the energy flowing

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Once you’ve got everyone warmed up, your guests will probably do a lot of the work of keeping themselves engaged. Table-side conversation over a meal is pretty much the oldest form of human connection there is, and with the right icebreakers, even more reserved guests will want to keep the ball rolling.

Still, there are ways you can get ahead of any lulls in the festive vibe — specifically by leading the group through any planned activities. As the host, it’s up to you to mark the end of the dinner portion of the evening and the beginning of any games or gift exchanges. Usually, a little more than an hour is the right amount of time for guests to sit at the table — after that, people can start to become antsy.

Step 4: Capture the memories

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Another piece you might forget if the night moves too fast: taking photos! While everyone has a high-powered camera in their pocket or purse these days, honestly, most parties are better when they stay out of sight. In fact, if you really want to encourage a connective holiday party, you might ask guests to put their devices into a phone-away bag at the beginning of the evening.

Because she’s usually so connected to social media as a professional content creator, for Santarossa, taking time away from constant snapping is a critical part of what makes a holiday party intimate. During her Friendsmas, she set aside some time at the beginning of the evening to capture her guests on a digital camera (rather than her phone), and then put it all away to just be present.

Step 5: Wind down with intention

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Just as starting the evening with a ritual sets the tone, so can adding an intentional moment of closure. Maybe that means a closing toast that builds on your opening one — each guest might say one thing that happened during the night that delighted them, for example. You could also save the group photo for the end of the evening, but you do run the risk of any early-departure guests missing out.

While it won’t work for every party, in an intimate gathering, you might also get your guests involved in the cleanup process. At Harlan’s party, realizing the end of their Peerspace rental time was coming up, all 25 guests ended up assisting in the cleanup process — which Harlan said she wouldn’t normally expect from her guests, but ended up being a fun and memorable part of the night. As she put it, “Many hands make light work.”

How to make it a tradition

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Few things are more intimate than sharing a holiday tradition — and there’s no reason you can’t share those traditions with friends as well as family. In fact, rituals are considered by many psychologists to be critical for human mental health, promoting social cohesion and trust, which turns a Friendsmas gathering into a powerful opportunity for ongoing connection.

Instead of thinking about your Friendsmas gathering as a one-off event, consider making it a recurring annual dinner. In fact, you might even set the date for the next one soon after this year’s has closed. If your friends are open to the idea, you might consider rotating hosting duties, which helps everyone feel involved and appreciated. You can also incorporate elements of continuation, such as using the same serveware every year or lighting Bayberry candles. Just be sure to allow them to burn to the socket!

Other Friendsmas FAQs, answered

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Here are some other commonly asked Friendsmas questions — and our data-backed answers!

When should I host a Friendsmas?

There’s no specific right answer — other than whenever your friends are available. Since many people travel to visit family over the winter holidays, it’s a good idea to plan a Friendsmas before the week of the holiday proper, when people might be out of town. 

You can also communicate with your guests directly to figure out which date might work best. An easy tool for this is a Doodle poll — but if you’re hosting a very small party, a group text might suffice.

What should I wear to a Friendsmas party?

If you’re hosting the party, the dress code is up to you! Just make sure you let your guests know what it is ahead of time, whether it’s ugly Christmas sweaters or cozy pajamas. 

If you’ve been invited to a Friendsmas party (and have not received any dress code instructions), chances are you can probably go casual — but it might be worth it to upgrade with some festive touches. Whether it’s a velvet bow in your hair, a plaid scarf or a Santa hat, it doesn’t take much effort to bring a bit more shine to the night.

How is Friendsmas different from Friendsgiving?

Friendsmas is, as its name suggests, a friends’ dinner gathering to celebrate Christmas, whereas Friendsgiving is a friends’ gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving. The differences in the evening are up to you — either one can just be a fun winter holiday dinner party! But you might also choose to incorporate thematic activities into a Friendsmas gathering like gift exchanges, cookie decorating, or a screening of your favorite holiday movie.

Who pays for Friendsmas?

Many hosts choose to pay for the entire Friendsmas — even if they’re renting a venue for the occasion. According to our survey, 57.8% of hosts said they’d cover the full cost of the party. Another 21.5% said they’d split the venue rental with guests but pay for everything else. Meanwhile, 13.5% said they’d cover the venue but ask guests to chip in for food and drinks, and 7.2% said they’d only book a venue if everyone agreed to contribute. 

Tools to elevate your hosting game

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Looking for even more tools to host the kind of party no one can stop talking about? We’ve got your back. 

Let the Friendsmas tradition begin

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Planning is better with help — so be sure to share this article with your favorite Friendsmas host. And if you host your own Friendsmas party, we can’t wait to hear all about it! Use the hashtag #MadeinPeerspace, or submit your photos through Made in Peerspace (you’ll receive submission details by email after your event)  to share your festivities with the wider community. Happy holiday!

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