Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

It's time to find the ugliest, most tacky Christmas sweater... and wear it to a party! If you're in the mood for a festive and funny holiday party, host an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party -- simply invite all of your friends to wear the craziest sweater they can find. Guests are sure to get creative, so you'll want to have a prize for the best look (fruitcake makes a great award!) Serve fun treats like peppermint eggnog and gingerbread people wearing little sweaters made of icing. A jello mold or crackers and cheese-wiz will work, too! Here are a few ideas to get you started...

Serve Peppermint Eggnog with a candy cane garnish -- Martha Stewart

Leave out a few boxes of ornaments next to a brightly colored tree for guests to decorate -- Target

Choose an invitation that speaks for itself -- Inviting Company, available at FineStationery.com

Fruitcake wrapped in ribbon will make a great prize for the best dressed guest -- My Recipes

Create a photo station with a backdrop, digital camera, and paper cut-out props -- Hostess with the Mostess

Ice your gingerbread cookies with bright icing in the shape of little sweaters -- My Recipes