Christmas Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) [Paperback]

Wilhelminia Ripple (Author), Dianne Lorang (Editor), Heather Anderson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: What Do I Do? series

Everything needed to plan Christmas party games, crafts and favors, and edible goodies and drinks to guarantee a memorable holiday is included in this idea-packed book. Choose activities from six different party themes and learn to build an edible snowman, shave Santa s beard, make a human Christmas tree, and drink from a snowball. Also included are fun party ideas for New Year s Eve and creative ideas for learning about Christmas traditions around the world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

We all want to create special holiday memories for our children especially since it's only a matter of time before they stop 'believing.' But when it comes to Christmas parties for your children, does your 'Ho! Ho! Ho!' sound more like 'Bah, Humbug?' Don't lose the spirit of the season. Remember: Even Scrooge eventually realized the error of his ways! When it comes to throwing Christmas parties, party planner and author Wilhelminia Ripple insists, 'No more fussing, no more headaches. It couldn't be easier.' This may sound too much like Santa magic, but don't lose your childlike will to believe just yet. With a little elf-like innovation and planning, you can create a party that captures all the magic of the season without adding to your holiday stress. Ripple's award-winning What Do I Do?® series has been helping parents and teachers throw unique and memorable parties for years. Her latest title, Christmas Parties...What Do I Do?® is loaded with advice, recipes, and activities for Christmas parties that sparkle. --Susan Bouse, Make Holiday Party Magic for Your Kids, CRIB NOTES MAGAZINE, Kalamazoo, Michigan, November/December 2000

Say good-bye to humdrum holiday parties! Looking for original ideas for this year's Christmas party? If so, help is here in the form of a book full of fresh ideas to brighten up any holiday get-together. Christmas Parties...What Do I Do?®, written by Wilhelminia Ripple, contains over 125 creative ideas for games, crafts, and holiday snacks. Highlights include how to build an edible snowman, make a human Christmas tree, and create elf handprints. The book also contains information on holiday traditions from other cultures and even some New Year s party tips. In addition, it provides readers with helpful information about eliminating any holiday stress that might keep them from enjoying all those great holiday parties. --Kelly de la Rocha, ABOUT FAMILIES, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, November 2000

For anyone wanting to recapture the nostalgia and 'family friendliness' of the Christmas season, Wilhelminia Ripple s Christmas Parties...What Do I Do?® is a terrific place to start! This attractively presented compendium offers more than 125 creative ideas for games, crafts, and holiday snacks that will make every Christmas gathering fun and memorable. The themes offered for consideration include 'Christmas Trees, Stockings, and Candy Canes'; 'Snow, Snowmen, and Snowflakes'; 'Santa Claus and His Elves'; 'Rudolph and His Reindeer'; 'I Believe in Angels'; and 'Christmas Here, There, and Everywhere.' Thirty-six easy craft projects are clearly laid out with step-by-step illustrations. Christmas Parties is enhanced with 40 simple and delicious recipes for holiday treats and drinks, 36 'Santa-approved' games, and more. There are even suggestions for celebrating the end of the Christmas season with 'New Year s Tips and Fun Party Ideas' from here at home and around the world. Christmas Parties is a thoroughly 'user-friendly' instructional reference that will be appreciated by one and all, year after year, Christmas after Christmas. --James A. Cox, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, Oregon, Wisconsin, December 2000

About the Author

Wilhelminia Ripple is the Award-Winning Author of the What Do I Do? series, including Halloween School Parties . . . What Do I Do?, Valentine School Parties . . . What Do I Do?, and Valentine Boxes . . . What Do I Do? She lives in Littleton, Colorado and owns her own Event Planning company called Willie Ripple Events. She loves to create memories that last a lifetime. Visit her at [e-mail]

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Oakbrook Publishing House (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964993945
• ISBN-13: 978-0964993945
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #915,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A user-friendly instructional reference, January 11, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christmas Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) (Paperback)

For anyone wanting to recapture the nostalgia and "family friendliness" of the Christmas season, Wilhelminia Ripple's Christmas Parties: What Do I Do? is a terrific place to start! This attractively presented compendium offers more than 125 creative ideas for games, crafts, and holiday snacks that will make every Christmas gathering fun and memorable. The themes offered for consideration including Christmas Trees, Stockings, and Candy Canes; Snow, Snowmen, and Snowflakes; Santa Claus and His Elves; Rudolph and His Reindeer; I Believe in Angels; and Christmas Here, There, and Everywhere. 36 easy craft projects are clearly laid out with step-by-step illustrations. Christmas Parties is enhanced with 40 simple and delicious recipes for Holiday treats and drinks; 36 "Santa-Approved" games; and more. There's even suggestions for celebrating the end of the Christmas season with "New Year's Tips and Fun Party Ideas" from here at home and around the world. Christmas Parties is a thoroughly "user friendly" instructional reference that will be appreciated by one and all, year after year, Christmas after Christmas.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 17, 2006

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PartyMom (MN, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christmas Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) (Paperback)

I bought this book hoping that it would have some fresh ideas for my kids' class parties instead of the same old games and crafts we've been doing it seems year after year. I was worried that even if it had new ideas they might be too invovled/time-consuming for the hour and a half we typically have for the whole party. I was pleasantly surprised that this book had so many ideas to choose from that were original and fit into our limited time frame. I highly recommend this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Parties What Do I Do? Buy This Book!!, October 21, 2003

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Jennifer Leavitt (Gabriels, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christmas Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) (Paperback)

This book has Christmas Spirit on every page, with holiday games,crafts, and goodies from all around the world. It really brings out the child inside us all. With an added bonus of 13 pages for New Years Eve. I am a Parent and Day Care Provider, to me this book is as much a part of Christmas as the Tree.