Comments on: Five Possible Themes and Decorations for Your Christmas Tea Party

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:21:07 +0000

I did a “Twelve Days of Christmas” tea last year for the ladies where I work and it was so fabulous. I want to do another one and was thinking of “White Christmas” (although I live in Florida!). Definitely playing “Bing’s song! Any thoughts on putting this together? I can envision it with silver and ice blue, snowflakes, icicles. A cute little “White Christmas” tree. Maybe even for a favor a Victorian Friendship Ball.

By: Tea Party Girl

Tea Party Girl — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:06:24 +0000

Great idea, Rita. Coupling place cards with the favors is always a great idea. Just be sure to give yourself enough time to enjoy creating them!

By: MzRita

MzRita — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:33:29 +0000

Such excellent ideas! I really like the winter white theme, and also the nutcracker theme. I may mix and match ideas.

For a party favor, I had thought about writing everyone’s name in calligraphy, and underneath the name, writing what their name means. Then, I will frame it with tiny inexpensive frames, to place at their place setting.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:14:21 +0000

What a nice post. It got me thinking about planning a relaxing tea sometime before Christmas. Nice to read a holiday post without coming away from it in a panic of what I need to do before then. Thanks!

By: Tea Party Girl

Tea Party Girl — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:37:47 +0000

Hi Doodah, The Russians traditionally stir raspberry jam into their tea for the sweetener. Something fun and different, huh?

Thanks, Rebecca, for your additions!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:36:41 +0000

Great ideas! I really like the giving back idea. I also like your Carol of the Bells theme but would change it to Silver Bells as that’s one of my favorite songs. How about a White Christmas theme? I’d play some Bing Crosby Christmas music and put fake snow out, decorate with snowflakes - could give snowflake ornaments as favors. Oh, or have a gingerbread theme. I love planning parties though I don’t throw them very often. I hadn’t planned on having a tea but this could be a fun thing to do with my stepmom while I’m on vacation. My old church used to have a women’s tea every year around the holidays and it was a lot of fun. Thanks for the great ideas & inspiration!

By: doodah

doodah — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:35:10 +0000

Thank you for these. I always love your tea party theme posts. I do have a question. You said, “Put raspberry jam on the tables with a little teaspoon for the guests to stir into their tea, in honor of the Russian Mr. Tchaikovsky.” I’m not familiar with this. Can you elaborate?