DGI gets in the Holiday Spirit

The time for catching the Holiday Spirit is here!  DomeGuys International serves the needs of dome lovers globally, but our main office is in Ashland, OR USA.  We were excited to participate in our local Holiday parade by providing the music for our lovely local dance troupe, Shiroun Dance Company.   Domes are flying out the door to serve as amazing holiday party “spaces”, larger-than-life snow globes, and stunning winter shelters.  What could you create with a dome?

Are you throwing a Holiday party this year? Creating the right environment goes a long way – geodesic domes are great for that.  We did a little online research to help you out with the details:

1. Send out festive invitations. Start your party out on the right foot with great invitations. You can buy Christmas-themed party invitations at card stores and party shops–or make your own by using old Christmas cards or printable templates and clip art from the Internet.
2. Plan the menu.  For a party where you will serve only appetizers and drinks, serve simple fare like a cheese and fruit tray, mini quiches and crackers and breadsticks with dip. If you’re planning to serve a meal, go for buffet style make-ahead dishes. A desserts-only party should include decadent desserts and tarts–and Christmas cookies!
3. Serve festive drinks. If you plan to serve cocktails at your party, look for some festive drink recipes. If bartending isn’t your thing, have a self-serve bar available or mix up a big bowl of holiday punch. Peppermint-flavored martinis or a batch of spiked eggnog are always delicious options as well.
4. Decorations. No Christmas party would be complete without party decorations. String blinking lights across the room and decorate with tinsel, garland and mistletoe. A clear vase filed with multicolored Christmas ornaments makes a great centerpiece. Make sure that you have a decorated Christmas tree!
5. Party music. Be sure to fill the party room with the sounds of Christmas music. You can create your own party music mix by downloading Christmas tunes onto your computer and then creating your own play list. Classic Christmas CDs, by artists like Frank Sinatra or Bing Crosby, are always in favor-or go for an all -instrumental route.
6. Party games. A Pollyanna gift swap is a great addition to any Christmas party. Have guests draw names beforehand or have them draw numbers at the party–the person with the lowest number starts first by picking any of the gifts and then continue until everyone gets a gift. Christmas trivia games or a Christmas-themed bingo game are also good party games.
7. Have a surprise guest. If you have a willing adult–with a jolly personality–that is available to help out, have him or her don a Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus suit and surprise the kids with a visit from St. Nick. Take a Polaroid picture of each child sitting on Santa’s lap and give them to your guests as party favors.
8. One final thing to remember. The holiday season is a very busy time–many people get swamped with invitations to family parties, work-related functions and neighborhood open houses. Try to choose a party date that will work for the majority of your family and friends.