Christmas Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series)
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 2000Say 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 2000For 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