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How To: Holiday Party

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wisconsin chapter.

 

Break out the old Christmas sweaters, Badgers! It’s the holiday season!  Every year as soon as December 1st hits, Badgers begin to partake in holiday festivities.  If you’re planning on throwing a holiday party there are a few things you should be sure to include:

1. Ugly Christmas Sweaters
These are a must!  There are a variety of types of sweaters you can find, including but not limited to: Christmas characters, awkward holiday songs, flashing lights, etc.  These gems can be found at Goodwill, your mom’s closet, your grandma’s closet… you get the picture.

2. Holiday Beverages
If you’re going to throw a holiday party, you better have some festive drinks! Red and

3. Holiday Lights
Deck out your apartment in holiday lights.  By turning off all other lights and only having these on, your apartment will feel like a winter wonderland.

4. Festive Drinking Games
Because what else are you going to do when you go back to your apartment at 3 am to address those late night munchies? 

5. Mistletoe
This could be very entertaining.  You never know who might end up under the mistletoe with you!

With all of these tips, you will be more than ready for whatever comes through your door wearing an ugly Christmas sweater.  And don’t worry, with all of the different elements you are incorporating into your party, there will be no one showing up at your door like this.