2014 Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Ideas

When you're planning your 2012 holiday party, make it a theme party this year and ask your guests to wear an 'Ugly Christmas Sweater'. Ugly sweater themed parties have been growing in popularity over the last ten years. Adding a fun theme is an easy way to spice up your holiday gathering with some horrible festive knits. 

Although most holiday sweaters were manufactured for women, these knits are unisex when it comes to themed parties! Retro sweaters from the 80s and 90s that have chunky over-the-top holiday scenes are most sought after. The more ridiculous the better when it comes to Christmas sweaters. Party revelers add lights, ornaments, garland and jingle bells to already colorful sweaters, and make a statement when it comes to 'tacky'!

                                        
                                      Killington, Vermont Rotarians. As seen in the book: Rock Your Ugly Christmas Sweater

When you're planning a party, be sure to include a contest for 'Most Ugly' and let your guest know that there's a prize on the line.  Even if you're having a small house party, you can offer multiple prize categories such as 'Most Ugly Sweater', 'Best Couple', and 'Most Creative'.  For prizes, give a copy of Rock Your Ugly Christmas Sweater  and a fun trophy. 
 

Send out ugly Christmas sweater party invitations either through evites, or old school snail-mail. Direct your guests to a website that sells ugly Christmas sweaters and give them an ugly Christmas sweater coupon code if available. Get creative with your invitations. Retro invitations are perfect! Get some retro Clip Art and make them fun!

At your party you'll want to offer festive food and drink to your guests. Check out some popular ugly Christmas sweater party pinterest boards for great ideas and links to recipes and decoration tips. Some great ideas include pizza shaped like a Christmas tree, snowman strawberries, and candy cane pretzel twists. For drinks try Grinch Punch , Peppermint White Russians, or cranberry margaritas!    

Make some cookies that are as funny as your guests with these ugly Christmas sweater themed cookie cutters:

Sweater cookie cutter (via amazon)

 Leg Lamp Cookie cutter (via amazon) (from the movie 'A Christmas Story')