Being the host with the most can be a nightmare at Christmas. It’s the time of year for holiday cheer and there’s nothing less cheerful than a stressed-out host. We’ve all been there.
We can all think of someone who seemingly knows how to throw the perfect Christmas get-together. They always have the right drinks selection and a sparkling smile as they carve the turkey. They barely break a sweat all night. Everyone wants to be on that guest list but sometimes, the hosting duties fall onto those who are not as confident.
Maybe it’s your first time in charge or maybe last year was a complete shambles. You might have convinced yourself it’s going to be full of dinnertime dilemmas. Nobody is perfect - but your Christmas dinner party can be.
If you’re in charge of Christmas dinner proceedings this year, it doesn’t have to be so hard. You deserve to enjoy yourself too. You may be worried about having the right cutlery or if everyone wants an after-meal coffee, but there's no need to stress. Christmas is meant to be fun and a time for everyone to just be together. Sometimes all you need is a few festive décor staples and the right guests to make everything just as you wanted it to be.
Here are the best products for making your Christmas Dinner a success and a few tips to help you feel like you’ve got this covered. 'Tis the season!
Amazing Christmas hosting products
1 of 12Gold Glittery Table Runner
Another practical way to protect and spruce up your table is a runner. This one will really add some sparkle and can be reused every year. It makes clean up easier too. Lots of spills? Just whip this off the table and wash it later!
2 of 12Red Christmas Snowflake Placemat Set
It's essential to have placemats to protect your table, especially with the gorgeous feast you'll be preparing. Why not add a festive touch to practicality with these felt mats? Available on Prime, these placemats will be a sure hit with everyone at your table.
3 of 12John Lewis & Partners Gemstone Forest Leaf Luxury Crackers, Pack of 6, Green
Nothing makes Christmas dinner with loved ones like a cracker. These ones are beautiful and the prizes inside are a mix of cracker staples and some useful bits and bobs. With no plastic contents and recyclable materials, they're guilt-free too!
4 of 12Personalised Tree Place Setting
A personal touch is always a fun way to impress your guests. Made from Norwegian birch wood with engravings of your choice, these cute little trees will make everyone feel like they have a place at your table.
5 of 124 Pack Christmas Tree Place Settings
These elegant place settings will add some festive cheer to the Christmas table whilst still maintaining the elegance of your decor...
6 of 12Christmas Personalised Gift Bags
Tis' the season of giving and these little bags will make it simple for you to give out some party favours. You can pick from two different sizes and they're all finished with a satin bow.
7 of 12ziidoo Christmas Dinner Table Decorations
Pop your Christmas silverware in these cute Santa, snowman and reindeer sleeves for the perfect finishing touch of festivity.
8 of 12Personalised Christmas Table Centre
Made from sustainable pine, this is the perfect centrepiece to add to your table décor. With multiple seasonal colours to pick from and candles to keep things cosy, it'll be the perfect addition to your dinner.
9 of 12Nordic Christmas Garland table decor
Handmade with love, this garland will spruce up the Christmas table in no time.
10 of 12Personalised Christmas Challenges Game
As previously mentioned, Christmas is meant to be fun and games are always fun at Christmas time. You can have the bespoke box personalised with your family's name, which is a lovely touch. Enjoy all 36 challenges that come in it from the comfort of your table!
11 of 12Family Christmas Table Activity Box
This is perfect if you're entertaining both adults and children this year. Everyone will be able to enjoy the games that come in this box and it'll really bring the family together after a filling meal. It features content from multiple small businesses, which is wonderful too.
12 of 12Talking Tables Christmas Metallic Christmas Trees, Pack of 16
Every dinner party needs napkins and these ones have some festive magic. They come in a pack of 16 and will look lovely on your Christmas table.
Tips for hosting Christmas dinner:
Anyone who makes Christmas dinner each year will tell you, prepare in advance. You want to enjoy time with your guests, not stuck in the kitchen all day so do what you can beforehand. It will take away so much stress.
Have a great Christmas playlist playing in the background. Music can lift the spirit and really creates a nice atmosphere.
Crack out some of the previously mentioned games. Everyone’s guilty pleasure is a party game.
Keep the drinks flowing. No matter what the tipple of choice is, make sure it’s close at hand to keep your guests happy.
If anything goes wrong, it’s not a problem. It’s Christmas after all, everyone is just happy to be together.
Most importantly, be present and enjoy yourself. It’s your Christmas too and you’ve got this!
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Eve Miller is a Storytelling executive for WhatsTheBest with a love for writing, film, and beauty.