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Home / Advice / Bring Christmas Props to your Gathering

Bring Christmas Props to your Gathering

Friday, December 1, 2023

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When you’re having kids from 1 to 92 (literally, that was pretty much our age span that year) for your Christmas gathering, liven it up with the addition of Christmas props and let everyone get their “silly” on.

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Funny headbands won’t mess up the hairdo and are appropriate for any age.

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Lighted LED color-changing glasses were a big hit!

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Don’t forget the hats!  The more variety, the better.  I was fascinated at what people chose for themselves.

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Someone needs to be Santa.  For us, it turned out to be the shyest, quietest person in the room.  I think he liked having a bit of a disguise!

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Everybody got into the spirit of things because there were enough hats and accessories to go around.  Cute little elves, huh?

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Tom rocked his glasses and hat.

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Harold asked if he could take his home to show his friends the next day, and Margaret was happy with the wild headband that was much like a British Fascinator.

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What I love is seeing the expression of joy of Matt’s son in the mirror as he stared at his dad in his Christmas hat and specs.

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Did I mention aprons?  We rounded up enough Christmas aprons to outfit the whole group.  We gave each one a choice of aprons, headbands, hats, glasses.  The other benefit of the aprons is that they caught spills and drips, saving our clothes!

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The level of frivolity far exceeded any previous Christmas.  We channeled joy all evening.

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One other benefit from the Christmas props and aprons is that they ensured plenty of Christmas color for the photos!

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Did I say “photos”?  Who could resist the opportunity to capture Carson in an elf apron?  Bill as Santa?

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When you have a big span of ages at your gathering, Christmas props help get everyone laughing and help set the tone for a wonderful time to be had by all!  I’ve been gathering new ones throughout the year and am looking forward to lots of frivolity for the holiday.

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