Top 11 Ideas For Outdoor Christmas Party Tents
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When planning an unforgettable outdoor Christmas event, an innovative and practical outdoor Christmas party tent undoubtedly becomes a key ingredient for the success of the party. Not only does it provide guests with a cozy space to shelter from the sun and rain, but it's also a stage to showcase their creativity and personalities.
These 11 ideas are designed to transform an ordinary Christmas party tent into a center of activity full of surprises and fun, making every gathering unique and engaging. Now, let's explore these original ideas to create a stunning focal point for your Christmas party!
Decorate Outdoor Christmas Party Tent
A good shelter can provide an excellent experience for everyone, and in an outdoor Christmas party, we can make use of an outdoor Christmas tent to achieve this, but we also need to decorate the Christmas party tent well.
Add endless magic to your Christmas party by cleverly weaving colored lights into the structure of your party tent and letting them twinkle warmly as night falls, as if stars have descended to earth.
Hang handmade garlands, their greens and reds against each other, symbolizing the colors of Christmas, to bring a homey feel to the entrance of the tent. Of course, the Christmas tree is an essential central focus.
A meticulously decorated tree stands inside the tent, hung with colorful ornaments and sparkling stars, becoming the focus of all eyes and giving every participant a festive feel.
Decorate a Christmas Tree
Decorating your Christmas tree outdoors is a task that is both fun and shows the spirit of the holiday season. Here are some creative and practical outdoor Christmas tree decorating ideas to give your big tree a splash of winter color!
- Large star or angel: Choose an eye-catching large star or angel ornament to serve as a focal point at the top of the tree.
- Windproof design: Make sure the top decoration is heavy enough or well-secured so that it won't be blown off by the wind.
- LED lights: Choose waterproof LED string lights that wrap evenly from the top of the tree downwards to create a sparkling light effect. Choose from multi-colored or monochrome lights, depending on your festive vibe preference.
- Wish cards: Prepare some small cards for passers-by to write down their Christmas wishes and hang them on the tree for added interactivity and coziness.
- Music: Set up a small stereo next to the tree and play Christmas songs to create a festive atmosphere.
DIY Outdoor Christmas Party Invitations
When planning an outdoor Christmas party, DIY invitations not only add a personalized and warm touch to the event but can also be a unique way to pass on festive greetings amongst family and friends.
DIY invitations allow you to customize the design according to your personal preferences, making the invitations one-of-a-kind and more reflective of your heart and attention to detail.
Handmade invitations often convey more emotion and sincerity, making the recipient feel special and valued. And it's a great opportunity to show off your creative talents, whether it's painting, papercutting or collage, to make your invitations a work of art.
Prepare a Variety of Christmas Food
When preparing Christmas food outdoors, we need to consider the special characteristics of the environment and how to make our guests feel at home while enjoying delicious food in the cold. At this time of year, we can use Christmas party tents to set up the food and ensure that it can be served hot even in the cold winter.
Additionally, the fabric on the exterior of Sheltent's party tent is flame retardant, and you won't have to worry about fire accidents while cooking a gourmet meal.
Here are some suggestions on how to prepare diverse Christmas food outdoors.
Hot drinks station
Mulled wine: Set up a mulled wine station in an outdoor tent with homemade spiced cider or mulled wine. You can prepare different spices, such as cinnamon sticks, star anise, orange slices, etc., for guests to mix according to their taste.
Campfire Cooking
Roast turkey over a campfire: Use a skewer to hang the marinated turkey over it, rotating it constantly to ensure even heat. The turkey is delicious and the star of the Christmas table.
Roasted chestnuts: Place a roasting board or wire mesh next to the bonfire and roast the cleaned chestnuts until the shells crack open, giving off a tantalizing aroma.
Organize a Game Night
Organizing a games night is a great way to bring family and friends together and bond over Christmas. If you choose to hold it in a Christmas party tent, it will add a unique outdoor fun and festive atmosphere to the event. Here are some suggested game choices for this game night
- Christmas Song Guessing: a clip of a Christmas song is played and participants have to guess the song's name, the one with the most correct answers wins.
- Christmas story creation: each person takes a turn to add a sentence and works together to create a story around a Christmas theme.
- Christmas Quiz: Prepare questions about Christmas traditions, films, songs, etc., and see who can answer them the most.
- Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle Competition: Prepare some Christmas-themed puzzles and compete in groups to see which group can complete the puzzle the fastest.
- Christmas Movie Line Game: Play clips from classic Christmas movies and participants have to fill in the missing lines.
Using Projection Screen to Watch Classic Christmas Movies
On a cold winter's day, there's no better way to get into the holiday spirit than to sit around a warm fireplace and watch a classic Christmas film. So how can you watch a film outdoors with family and friends?
You can actually use a projection screen, Sheltent's party tents can be fitted with projection screens to make your Christmas evening perfect, contact us to find out more. Here are some recommendations for Christmas-themed films.
- It's a Wonderful Life: Starring James Stewart, this film tells the story of how George Bailey, a banker facing despair, realizes how important his life is to the town with the help of an angel.
- Frozen: although not a traditional Christmas film, its icy theme and heartwarming family story make it a popular choice for festive viewing.
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: a family comedy that shows how Clark Gregg's efforts to create a perfect Christmas for his family turn out to be anything but.
- Love Actually: made up of several interconnected love stories, this film is set at Christmas and shows the many faces of love.
- The Night Before Christmas: a classic animated short film about how Father Christmas brings presents to children on Christmas Eve.
Set Up a Christmas-themed Photo Wall
Setting up a Christmas-themed photo wall in a Christmas party tent can provide an interactive space for guests to record beautiful moments. Start by choosing a blank wall to use as a backdrop and decorate it with bright reds and greens, such as hanging sequin fabric, colored lights or large Christmas stockings and bows.
Add some festive elements such as artificial snowflakes, Christmas tree decorations, cut-outs, or dioramas of Father Christmas and reindeer to give the wall a festive look. Don't forget to place some fun props in front of the photo wall, such as Santa hats, fake mustaches, and festive placards, so guests can get creative.
To add a professional touch, set up a simple lighting system such as soft lights or colored spotlights to highlight the theme and create a warm atmosphere. A photo wall not only enlivens the party, but also provides a vehicle for participants to share and reminisce. At the end of the party, these photos can be collected and made into photo albums or e-albums as precious souvenirs.
Display of Christmas Artwork
Exhibiting artworks closely linked to the history and culture of Christmas in an outdoor celebration, especially under a festive party tent, will immerse participants in the festive atmosphere. Here are a few suggestions on how to organize such an exhibition:
Review of historical paintings: Select a series of classical paintings depicting historical scenes of Christmas, such as Renaissance religious paintings and Victorian family Christmas party pictures.
Through these works of art with characteristics of the times, the audience can visualize the way of celebrating Christmas and cultural changes in different historical periods.
Exhibition of Traditional Crafts: Various models of traditional Christmas crafts are on display, such as the Christmas pyramid from Germany, the Christmas star from Poland, and the Befana from Italy.
These crafts are not only exquisite artworks, but also important carriers of the traditional customs of Christmas in various countries, through which you can get a glimpse of different Christmas cultures around the world.
Organize Outdoor Activities
Looking to plan an unforgettable outdoor activity for family and friends on Christmas Day? Skiing and ice skating are two classic winter choices that blend festive fun with outdoor adventure.
Sheltent party tents provide a cozy haven for this special celebration, perfect for moments of merriment. Below is a recommendation for a canopy suitable as a shelter for ice skating rinks and ski resorts.
Mixed Party Clear Span Tents
Our mixed-party tents range of clear span tents is designed with versatility and adaptability in mind. They are available in a variety of frame profiles to maximize the area of use, even in limited spaces. Roof designs are varied and include multi-side, A-frame, and high roof options to suit different aesthetic preferences.
Importantly, these tents are designed to withstand regional wind and snow load requirements, ensuring safety and durability. In short, mixed-party tents are the perfect assistant for a perfect Christmas outdoor event.
Create a Christmas-themed Bazaar
Hosting an outdoor Christmas-themed bazaar can be done using a Sheltent clear span tent as a structure to keep out the wind and snow. With a practical marquee identified as a venue, the key to hosting an outdoor Christmas-themed bazaar is to create a strong festive atmosphere and offer goods and services that are closely related to Christmas. Here are some suggestions for planning.
- Decorative set-up: make full use of the interior space of the marquee to hang Christmas wreaths, colored lights and small decorations such as snowflakes, reindeer and Father Christmas dolls. Set up a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the center, surrounded by gift boxes and candles, to create a warm festive atmosphere.
- Stall planning: plan for multiple stalls, each focusing on one category of Christmas merchandise. This could include handmade Christmas ornaments, personalized Christmas cards, beautiful wrapping paper and ribbons, and a variety of Christmas-themed clothing and accessories.
- Specialty items: Introduce specialty items such as limited edition Christmas artwork, handmade wooden toys, customized Christmas decorations, etc. These unique products can attract customers' attention and increase their interest in purchasing.
Prepare for the Fireworks Display
A fun way to enjoy the holidays with friends and family is to throw an outdoor party with a Christmas theme. No question that the fireworks show is one of the most amazing features of an event of this kind. It is crucial to carefully plan and prepare if you want the fireworks to add charm to your celebration.
Select a good spot for the fireworks first. The best location is somewhere open, far from structures, trees, and electrical lines. Make sure there is enough room for onlookers to view it safely. Since safety is the top priority, it's critical to review local laws governing the usage of pyrotechnics and to acquire any required permissions.
Next, choose the appropriate fireworks to match the Christmas theme. Look for hues that represent the holiday mood, such as red, green, gold, and silver. Consider using a variety of pyrotechnics, such as rockets, fountains, and sparklers, to keep the display interesting and different.
On the day of Christmas, preparations should include the installation of barriers to keep guests safe from the launch location. Make fire extinguishers and first aid kits readily available. Inform guests of the fireworks display's scheduled time so that everyone may attend and enjoy the spectacle.
Conclusion
Pay attention to the 11 details above for hosting an outdoor Christmas party event and you'll be on your way to creating an unforgettable holiday season. When it comes to outdoor events and hosting Christmas-themed bazaars, choose a suitable outdoor Christmas party tent, such as Sheltent's combo tents, for different looks.
In addition, clear span tents provide ample and stable space, and all of these tips can be the highlight of a Christmas-themed outdoor party. Contact us to make your outdoor Christmas party unique!
