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New Year's Day. This themed party idea is a legal and religious holiday. Celebrated as far back as 3000 B.C. to rejoice at annual revival of Sun's strength. Committee might look up some ancient celebrations and adapt them. New Year's Eve celebration. Traditionally themed party idea, time for gaiety and dancing. Or try "sad party" at which everyone is forbidden to laugh on payment of fine or forfeit. Jokes may be told, but no one dares to laugh. People relate sad predicaments, at which others mournfully sympathize. Of course, under these conditions everyone wants to laugh and does. Office girls' party. Guests must wear hats made of nothing but office materials. Prizes for best creations. Have quiz on hats. If desired, there can be serious quiz to find "most efficient" girl. Old clothes party. With this themed party idea wear warm old clothes to be ready for good old time, preferably in basement, with active games or old-time dancing. Old maids' convention. For "old maids" under twenty-five. No men allowed. All activities strictly feminine: knitting, embroidering, reading poetry, discussing books, playing Softball, or bicycling. Old-timers' roundup. Should be annual themed party idea event, especially in old established groups. Success is assured when program is planned around selection and display of old photographs, re-presentation of trophies or awards that may have been presented in past, rereading old news stories from newspapers of years ago, talking over of old times by old friends. New members present thus get sense of tradition. Open house. Probably you know this themed party idea. To celebrate special anniversary or reunion group welcomes all comers. Effective way for church, club, or civic organization to attract newcomers. Be sure story of group is shown in demonstrations, pictures, displays, or program. Hospitality must be gracious. Pot-luck picnic. Just to make sure you have something besides sandwiches, ask each married couple to bring salad, casserole dish, cake, deviled eggs, baked beans, or surprise. Ask each single person to bring either pickles, olives, cheese, cream, rolls, cold cuts, or anything that belongs on picnic menu. This is a good themed party idea for eating.
Saint Patrick's Day. For this themed party idea give everyone Irish name, pin it on him conspicuously, and require others to use that name during party. Make guests kiss "Blarney stone" by walking to it on green ribbon while looking through small end of opera glass. Play game of finding words beginning with pat. Santa Claus, Bob Ripley's. Visit to some home or organization for aged by largest Santa Claus in captivity according to Ripley's "Believe It or Not." Along with him come food and many helpers carrying smiles. December birthday recognitions and Christmas carols are part of program. Saturday night entertainments. Same group gets together every Saturday night for fun. Square dancing is suggested as main activity, with as many supplementary activities as group desires. Amateur theatricals good. Shamrock party. Ever done this themed party idea? Provide good caller for square dancing. Some Irish jigs and stories. Shamrock decorations. Green food. Shrimp supper. Good for stag affair, such as party for servicemen. Shrimp, salad, and soft drink make up menu. Tea hour. Use this themed party idea once or twice weekly, tea and informal program from five to six o'clock. Restful program is usually popular. Thanksgiving Day dinner. For men away from home. Idea is to make each guest feel as much at home as possible and included in conversation and festivities. Treasure hunt. Enjoyed by old and young alike. First note gives hint as to where second note may be found, and this continues until treasure itself is found. Points may be awarded for each note found, with special prize for highest score. Variation may be contest to see who collects most valuable article for rummage sale, held later, to raise money for special charity project. Turkey hunt. Party theme for social during Thanksgiving season. Invitations on turkey format announcement. Concealed miniature chocolate turkey searched for as in treasure hunt. Darts thrown at turkey target. Wind up with turkey sandwiches for light refreshments. Valentine's Day. Saint Valentine was patron saint of lovers, born in third century. Get in touch with National Valentine's Day Council for information on promotional activities. Variety show. Usually annual affair that falls into pattern, which should not be so rigid that everyone knows what to expect. Song and dance numbers according to talent available, skits, vaudeville acts, costumes, performances on instruments, and surprise acts, make up variety. Visitors' nights. Either building or rooms are thrown open to public, or members are requested to bring guests, or both. Visitors are entertained and given good idea of work being done. There may be membership drive. Washington's Birthday. Traditionally, cherries take leading place on food list and in decorations. For entertainment there might be quiz on American history in form of match or with prizes for winners. Could be done as in TV quizzes. Whale bake. Gigantic fish fry for boys, each of whom must be accompanied by man, preferably his father. Mass games and swimming for all.
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