Hosting a party?

[twinmom]

When hosting a Christmas party, do you think it's ok to ask everyone to sign up to bring something, like an appetizer or a bottle of wine, or is that tacky? Should the host of a holiday party always pay for the expense of the party and guests?Would it be any different if you were hosting a bday party at your house for a friend? Would it be appropriate to ask all the guests to bring something to the party in honor of the friend?

[kdlfakjldsfjka]

yeahh its not tacky. it helps the host out alot. i say go for it

[srfgrl123]

they should be fine bringing there part

[the hills are loveeeee]

i think it would be better to do like if you last name begins with A-M then bring an appetizer and if you last names begins with N-Z then bring a dessert, etc.

[*kitty*]

its not bad to ask them to bring something, its courtesy to being invited, its like saying thanks! people actually enjoy that, they all get to try what people brought! then you know who has the good stuff and to go to their parties!

[Maureen W]

A Pot-Luck is perfectly appropriate for a holiday get-together.Just be sure to be clear on your invites!"Please provide your own beverages (mixers will be provided!) and a favorite dish to share"Expect to purchase crackers, chips, mixers, (pop, tonic, club soda, and ice) have a variety of wine glasses and other glasses on hand. A couple trays of muchies are nice, but it depends on what type of party you are having.

[mightymouse]

It is a little different when hosting a party for a friend. It's like you are all throwing the party for that person and not for each other. A Christmas party is a little more formal usually and you as the host are offering your home and whatever else up to your guests to enjoy. If you are having people close to you come to the Christmas party it isn't as big a deal to ask them to bring things. Good friends are usually willing to offer what help they can. You could preface the party as a pot-luck and then it's implied that everyone will bring something although I've never been to a Christmas potluck. Often people will bring a hostess gift to the party and that is usually a bottle of wine or flowers or something. You can't be sure what people will bring but you have options.

[SHSHSH]

Just call the party a potluck or a pitch-in. Don't stress about what people are going to bring, just let them bring what they like. If you end up with all dessert, then everyone will be eating desserts, big deal.If you expect people to bring food, I think it is appropriate to specify no gifts. I have a friend who once had a party that was a housewarming/ graduation party (typically gift giving occasions) AND specified BYOB & F. It was ridiculous!

[addie]

You could say it's a pot luck Christmas party. Everyone can bring a festive dish or drink.

[admited farter]

Well I understand pot luck parties to be bring a dish. If I had to sign up for my dish I'd think that'd be kinda strange but... maybe call it a pot luck and see what kinda food shows up.