50+ Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Ideas

The best 50+ Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Ideas! Throw an amazing Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with these creative ideas, decor, food and sweaters!

Join the biggest holiday party craze and host a Ugly Sweater Party…one of the best Christmas party themes! The Christmas sweater, once thought to be TACKY, has made a huge comeback!

Ugly sweater parties are so popular that there is now an Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!

It is actually hard to find authentic 80’s sweaters. The old tacky Christmas sweater can often be found by asking an older adult who may have worn it back in the day. Check local thrift stores around the holidays or buy a plain sweater and hit the craft store for some supplies to make your own sweater.

Partygoers have no choice but to create their own or some other version of ugly Christmas attire.

Whether you are attending or throwing a party, here are 50 Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Ideas and more!

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Besides trying to find the perfect ugliest sweater ideas there are plenty of ways to incorporate this theme into the rest of the party.

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Decorations

There are some great sweater decoration ideas below but to get you started think about decorating with plenty of cheap and tacky Christmas ideas and decorations. 

Creating the right atmosphere is essential for an Ugly Christmas Sweater party. Start by decking your halls with vibrant and quirky decorations. Use Tinsel Garland not just to hang around the room, but also to wrap around staircases and door frames. Incorporate Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments on your tree or hang them from ceiling fixtures for a playful touch. Add a pop of color with Pom Poms scattered across tables and use Ugly Sweater Coozies for drinks to keep the theme consistent.

To add more flair, consider using bottle sweaters on candle holders or wine bottles as part of your table centerpiece. Cover tables with Christmas-themed fabric and sprinkle decorative items like Christmas pom poms for a festive look.

Don’t forget to include fun photo props and themed signs for guests to pose with.

Ugly Sweater Party Food Ideas

The food and drinks are where you can really have fun with the theme.

  1. Along with wearing ugly sweaters, you will need awesome Ugly Christmas sweater party foods! Consider making ugly Christmas sweater cookies or a Christmas tree charcuterie board.
  2. Serve themed drinks like this Santa hat martini or these Santa hat jello shots.
  3. Buy or make an ugly sweater cake to display on the center of the food table.
  4. Add Christmas labels to the wine bottles.
  5. Make a few traditional Christmas party foods and display them on cute Christmas platters.
  6. Decorate the food table with Christmas ornaments, twinkle lights and fun ugly sweater plates and napkins.

What To Do At An Ugly Christmas Party?

Besides just laughing and enjoying all the great ugly sweaters with friends, here are a few more ideas.

Keep the party lively with a variety of activities. Host an ugly sweater contest, awarding prizes for the ugliest sweater and the most creative ensemble. Engage guests with Christmas karaoke, where everyone can sing their favorite holiday tunes.

Set up a station to decorate gingerbread men with ugly sweaters, offering icing and candies for designing.

For more interactive fun, organize a Christmas Scavenger Hunt or white elephant gift exchange. An ornament exchange can also be an excellent way for guests to leave with a keepsake from the party. Incorporating these activities will ensure everyone is entertained throughout the evening.

Ways To DIY An Ugly Christmas Sweater

Encourage guests to get crafty by making their own ugly sweaters. Visit a thrift store to find plain sweaters and embellish them with items from a craft store. Think colorful felt, sequins, and holiday-themed patches. For a unique twist, consider using tree skirts to create skirts or capes for your sweater, or adding a snow globe motif for a sweater that’s sure to stand out.

For those wanting something a bit more vibrant, try adding battery-powered LED lights to the sweaters or a glitter deer design for a bit of sparkle. These DIY options not only make the party more personal but also allow everyone to showcase their creativity.

By expanding on these ideas, you can host an Ugly Christmas Sweater party that is both memorable and full of holiday cheer. Whether through quirky decorations, themed foods, engaging activities, or creative DIY sweaters, your party is sure to be a hit.

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Once you incorporate a few of these amazing ugly Christmas sweater party ideas, you will be hosting an epic ugly sweater Christmas party!

 

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17 Comments

    1. I hosted a Ugly Sweater Party a few years ago! Everyone had so much fun…I would like to do it again. Maybe next year!

  1. I’m 38 and we had our first ugly t-shirt party when we were in high school. I remember it well. It was a short time later we tried the Christmas sweater. It is so interesting to see how over the years it has grown into this huge thing. I love seeing how other people host their parties as well. Stopping by from the WLOW Whatsit link up.

    1. I agree, Chrystal, it has really grown into a huge trend! A fun way to have a themed holiday party. I had one a few years ago and it was a blast!

  2. I wish I had found this the first part of Dec. But I have you pinned and plan on throwing a party next year. More time to search for that perfect sweater!

    1. Thanks for pinning! If you can’t find the perfect ugly sweater next year there are tons of ways to create one yourself!

    1. Awesome, Stephanie! I hosted an Ugly Christmas Sweater party a few years ago and it was so much fun! What was so cool about it was how into it everyone was. We also had a giveaway for best “ugliest” sweaters! So fun! Thanks for stopping by!

  3. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea. It really helps me a lot. i would love to try this in christmas keep posting such amazing ideas

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