the feeling of a warm gathering at the end of a long, difficult year. the darkest year ever, for many.
and then someone has to stand up and deliver a rousing Henry V speech, to keep the people from complete and utter demoralization in the face of... pending doom.
When there is something to do, playing games, singing, charades and party games, little contests or puzzles, thought experiments, action fun like sledding or snowball fights or indoor badminton, etc. things that get people laughing and cooperating and cheering each other on, etc. rather than random mingling and the terrifying spectre of 'small talk.'
perfect giphy, giphy.
the right lighting helps, too.
the right food, drinks, music, atmosphere...
cinnamon. nutmeg. rum. dairy.
the feeling of a warm gathering at the end of a long, difficult year. the darkest year ever, for many.
and then someone has to stand up and deliver a rousing Henry V speech, to keep the people from complete and utter demoralization in the face of... pending doom.
I am always ready and willing to do the Henry V speech (assuming you mean the St. Crispin's Day one?)
YESSS!
Festive cocktails!
It's all about the attending company. And alcohol. Definitely the alcohol.
This is the must-have: https://www.amazon.com/Partridge-Family-Christmas/dp/B0013AUUWE/
Friends. Family. People who matter to me in some real way.
That's it.
Everything else we can work out as we go. If the right people are gathered together, the gathering will be great.
When there is something to do, playing games, singing, charades and party games, little contests or puzzles, thought experiments, action fun like sledding or snowball fights or indoor badminton, etc. things that get people laughing and cooperating and cheering each other on, etc. rather than random mingling and the terrifying spectre of 'small talk.'
So alcohol is a valid response?
Oh and candy canes. And silly gift exchanges. And free food. An excuse to dress up is always cool too.
Having friends who would actually come?