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Just because the weather outside is frightful, it doesn’t mean you can’t warm things with a festive winter wonderland party. Add cool, seasonal style to your holiday soirée with these great tips.
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Set your table in winter white with dazzling silver accents. Silver candles, placemats and napkins add drama to even the plainest white plates and serving bowls. A vase of white flowers and a delicate sprinkling of fake snow down the center of the table add the finishing touches.

Wrap twinkle lights in white tulle and drape over a window frame like soft, snowy curtains. Tie back the tulle with a snowflake ornament or white satin ribbon.

Place evergreen-scented candles by your entryway to set the scene as guests arrive.

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One or two special touches will make your party light up the dark winter’s night. Some ideas:

Give guests a small party favor as they leave. It can be as simple as a white gift bag or satin pouch with a holiday card, votive candle and white chocolate truffles tucked inside.

Serve a signature drink, like sparkling wine with a splash of Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps. This cinnamon liquor dresses up your bubbly with holiday spiciness and 24-karat-gold flakes.

Arrange for a group of children to come by and sing holiday songs.

Organize a blanc de blancs gift exchange: Dress up the usual gift exchange by asking each guest to bring a white gift wrapped in white paper and ribbon.

In the spirit of the season, encourage guests to make a donation to charity. Create a donation table in a low-traffic area, and set out bowls each marked with the name of a charity. Put out pens and small envelopes so guests can contribute discreetly.

Up for a kitschy twist on the usual holiday tunes? Two words: karaoke caroling.
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Peppermintinis

3 parts vodka
1 part crème de menthe

Fill a shaker with ice, then add ingredients. Shake, strain into martini glasses, then garnish with a mini candy cane.

Non-Alcoholic
— Iced Hot Chocolates: whip up an extra-rich batch of your favorite hot chocolate, and pour in a highball glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
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1. Winter Wonderland / Elvis Presley
2. Happy Holiday / Bing Crosby
3. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! / Kenny G
4. Everyday's a Holiday / Mel Torme
5. Jingle Bells / Frank Sinatra
6. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm / Dean Martin
7. Baby, It's Cold Outside / Barry Manilow
8. Peace / Norah Jones
9. Last Christmas / Wham!
10. Song for a Winter's Night/ Sarah McLachlan
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