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Friendsmas is the perfect excuse to get your favorite people together for a little holiday fun—without the pressure of hosting a big, formal Christmas party!
Whether your crew loves a cozy pajama night, a festive cocktail party, a little friendly competition, or a Christmas craft night, I’ve rounded up 30 Friendsmas theme ideas to help you plan a celebration that feels like your kind of party.
From funny and laid-back to festive and fabulous, there’s something here for every friend group. And if you need a little help getting organized, don’t forget to grab my free party planning checklist!
Choosing Your Friendsmas Theme
Not sure which Friendsmas theme is right for your crew? Think about the kind of night your friends would enjoy most! Whether you’re all about cozy nights in, festive cocktails, or a little friendly competition, use this quick guide to find a theme that fits your group’s vibe.
| If your friends love… | Try this Friendsmas theme |
| Staying in and getting cozy | Pizza and Pajamas |
| Dressing up and sipping cocktails | Tinsel and Tinis |
| A festive girls’ night | Galsmas Gathering |
| A little friendly competition | Reindeer Games |
| Getting creative together | Paint and Sip |
| Brunch and bubbly | Mistletoe and Mimosas |
| Something a little unconventional | Holiday Hoedown |
Easy & Low-Key Friendsmas Party Themes
For friends who want to celebrate without the elaborate planning.
Pizza and Pajamas
Christmas Party
This is at the top of my Friendsmas theme ideas list because it’s simple, cozy, and perfect for any crew.
For a Pizza and Pajamas Christmas Party, have everyone show up in their favorite holiday PJs, set up a pizza bar, or let everyone grab it straight outta the box, and put on one of these classic Christmas movies for an easy low-effort activity.
A Little Merry Christmas Party
Keep your Friendsmas plans simple but festive with twinkling lights, cozy candles, a few pretty holiday decorations, and your favorite Christmas playlist. Invite your crew over for cocktails, easy appetizers, and a laid-back evening of catching up. It’s the perfect theme for a casual holiday get-together that still feels special without going overboard.
Grab the A Little Merry Christmas Party Invitation → (ReinaBorealis)
Sip, Snack, and Sleigh
Mix snacks, sips, and sparkle for this low-stress holiday gathering. Think festive charcuterie, sippable cocktails, and games under twinkle lights — perfect for a classy friendsmas dinner party or Christmas girls’ night.
Grab this Sip, Snack, and Sleigh invitation from StylesandSoirees.
A Comfy and Cozy Friendsmas
This theme’s all about soft sweaters, candlelight, and cocoa. Create a cozy lounge area with throw blankets and fuzzy socks for everyone.
Grab the Comfy and Cozy Christmas Party Invite → (PiruleroParty)
Flannel and Friends
Plaid everything + pine scented candles — a little rustic, a lot of cozy. Mix flannel patterns with cozy winter touches like mini-champagne favors and soft blankets.
Get this Flannel and Friends Invitation →(CelebratelyInvites)
Dipmas: A Christmas Dip Party
Forget the fancy holiday dinner and host a Dipmas party instead! Have everyone bring their favorite dip to share, from cheesy buffalo chicken dip and warm spinach artichoke dip to sweet treats like cookie dough dip. Set up a festive dipping station with chips, crackers, veggies, and plenty of bread, then let everyone sample their way through the spread. You could even turn it into a friendly competition with prizes for the best sweet and savory dips!
Get this Dipmas party invite from DesertCreekDesignCo.
Girls Night Friendsmas Theme Ideas
Gift exchanges, festive cocktails, and plenty of excuses to get the girls together.
Tinsel and Tinis
For the crew that loves a little sparkle and a reason to dress up, go full glam with a Tinsel and Tinis Friendsmas theme.
Think metallic accents, disco balls, a signature martini bar, and a classy little playlist to set the vibes.
Grab your Tinsel and Tinis Cocktail Party Invitation from RSVPPaperBar.
Galsmas Gathering
Christmas, but make it a girls’ night! Go all in on pink, red, and sparkly holiday décor, pour some festive cocktails, and invite your besties over for a night of catching up and celebrating together. Make it extra memorable with a gift exchange or one of these easy Christmas craft ideas.
Grab your Galsmas Invitation and invite the girlies → (ShopEAcreative)
Pajamas and Prosecco
If your Friendsmas plans lean more cozy than chaotic, a pajamas and prosecco party is the perfect way to celebrate without adding another big event to your calendar. It’s especially fun as a laid-back option for New Year’s Eve, too.
Grab your Pajamas and Prosecco Holiday Party Invite→ (InkBerryCards)
Favorite Things Party
A Favorite Things Christmas party is low-stress and always a hit — each guest brings a few of their favorite small gifts to swap. Add hot cocoa and cozy décor for a relaxed vibe.
Invite your besties with this Favorite Things Party Invitation → (MulberryStPaperGoods)
It’s Giving Friendsmas
This Friendsmas theme idea is giving…bold holiday colors, sparkly outfits, and over-the-top festive touches. Make it extra fun with a holiday awards ceremony, where everyone votes on categories like Best Dressed, Most Likely to Spike the Eggnog, or Biggest Christmas Fanatic.
Get the It’s Giving Friendsmas Invitation → (ThePapierHouse)
Brunch & Daytime Friendsmas Themes
For groups that prefer mimosas over midnight parties.
Frenchmas: A Parisian-Inspired Christmas Brunch
Christmas, but make it Parisian! Give your Friendsmas party a little French flair with velvet bows, pretty greenery, and a cozy bistro-inspired atmosphere. Host a chic Christmas brunch with croissants, pastries, fresh fruit, and mimosas.
Put on a French café playlist, encourage guests to dress a little chic, and enjoy a festive gathering that feels like Christmas in Paris—without the plane ticket!
Grab this Frenchmas Party Invite from Pink Carnation Studio.
Mistletoe and Mimosas
Who says Friendsmas has to happen at night? Invite your crew over for a festive holiday brunch complete with a build-your-own mimosa bar, cinnamon rolls, and a few easy breakfast favorites. Set the table with fresh greenery, pretty glassware, and a little mistletoe for a Christmas gathering that feels special without requiring an elaborate dinner party.
Grab this Mistletoe and Mimosas Invite → (CheersToYouTemplates)
Cookie Swap Friendsmas
Turn your Friendsmas into a sweet celebration with a cookie-decorating party! Provide plain sugar cookies, icing, sprinkles, and holiday boxes for guests to take their treats home.
Grab this adorable Cookie Swap Friendsmas Invite by StaticSymbiosis.
Baking Spirits Bright
Part brunch, part holiday bake-off, invite everyone to bring their favorite homemade Christmas treat for a festive tasting party, or make it a friendly baking competition with prizes for the best-looking and best-tasting creations. Add a coffee or mimosa bar, a few savory brunch bites, and plenty of holiday music to round out the celebration.
Grab this Baking Spirits Bright invitation from Whateverislovely24.
Unique Friendsmas Theme Ideas
Trendy, colorful, and perfectly curated for your Instagram feed.
Retro Friendsmas Party
Throw it back to Christmas past with a colorful, vintage-inspired Friendsmas party! Think retro glass ornaments, multicolored Christmas lights, shiny tinsel, and playful pops of pink, teal, red, and gold. Pull out the old-school cocktail glasses, chill the eggnog, and put on a playlist of Christmas classics (bonus points if you’ve got a record player!). Encourage friends to wear vintage-inspired holiday outfits or festive sweaters for a nostalgic celebration that feels straight out of a retro Christmas postcard.
Grab this Retro Christmas Party Invitation from ThePrintableOccassion.
In My Merry Era
Channel your inner Swiftie with a Merry Era Friendsmas theme. Dress in your favorite era outfits, decorate with pastel ornaments and lyric signs and plan a fun friendship bracelet making activity for everyone to enjoy while they sip and snack.
Get your In My Merry Era Invitation → (SocialWorktoWealth)
Holiday Hoedown
Infuse your Friendsmas with a country twist. Think rustic decor, country tunes, and perhaps even a bit of line dancing for a down-home celebration. Have guests bring their favorite dish to pass for easy and stress-free holiday hosting.
Tell your friends with this Holiday Hoedown Invitation → (TheCowmanCollection)
Merry and Bright
Create a vibrant Friendsmas atmosphere with bold colors, neon lights, and sparkly decor. Set-up a shirt decorating station with glow-in-the-dark paint and turn on the blacklights to check out everyone’s festive and bright creations.
Get this Merry and Bright Party Invitation → (RiSaCreationsDesign)
Friends-Themed Friendsmas
Pay homage to this 90s classic with a Friendsmas theme inspired by its iconic episodes. Whether it’s the turkey head or the Holiday Armadillo, let the show be your guide for a nostalgic celebration.
Grab this Friends-Themed Friendsmas Invitation by CaitlinCreatesCo.
Funny Friendsmas Themes
From light-hearted laughs to a little friendly Friendmas competition.
Reindeer Games
Channel your inner child with a minute-to-win-it style Friendsmas party theme.
Plan fun Christmas games like holiday charades and reindeer ring toss, this theme brings out the friendly competition and a whole lot of laughs (mostly at each other).
Wrangle your crew with this Reindeer Games Invitation → (HannahMaeDigital)
Merry Grinchmas
Celebrate the holiday season with a touch of mischief by hosting a Grinchmas Friendsmas theme. Decorate with tons of red and green party decorations, festive entertainment, and Grinch-inspired food and drinks.
Tell your friends with this Merry Grinchmas Invitation → (APartyThatPops)
Festivus for the Restivus
Seinfeld fans rejoice! Host a Festivus-themed Friendsmas complete with the iconic Festivus pole, the airing of grievances, and feats of strength. It’s a quirky and hilarious way to celebrate and get everyone together, especially with friends who aren’t particularly festive.
Grab this Festivus Invitation from SugarValleyGoods.
Let’s Get Elfed Up
A little naughty, a lot of nice — this cheeky holiday cocktail party idea brings big laughs. Add elf hats, candy-cane cocktails, and a themed photo booth to keep it festive.
Grab the Let’s Get Elfed Up Invitation → (DigitalJakov)
It’s About to Get Ugly
Sometimes the best Christmas party dress code is the tackiest one! Have everyone show up in their most outrageous ugly Christmas sweater, then turn it into a friendly competition with prizes for Most Creative, Most Ridiculous, and Best DIY Sweater.
Grab your Ugly Sweater Invitation → (MulberryStPaperGoods)
Craft Night Friendsmas Theme Ideas
Got a crafty little crew? Cool! That is MY vibe all day. Here are some Friendsmas party theme ideas that your pals will love.
Paint and Sip
Gather your friends for a creative night in — holiday edition. Set up canvases, pour some wine, and paint festive scenes together for the perfect cozy-crafty Friendsmas get-together.
Or, skip the canvases and try DIY candle painting instead! It’s an easy girls’ night craft, and everyone gets to take home something they can actually use.
Grab the Paint and Sip Invitation → (ThemeDreamTeam)
Deck the Halls
Combine ornament crafting with a festive friendsmas gift exchange. Each guest crafts a unique ornament and leaves with a different one, creating a collection of handmade ornaments for their holiday trees.
Grab this hilarious Deck the Halls Invitation → (TheCowmanCollection)
Wreath Making Party
Holiday decorating meets Friendsmas gathering. Grab all the supplies you need, lay it all out on a large dining table, and let your friends make their own creations!
Want an inexpensive option? Try my DIY fabric scrap wreath tutorial, which uses old Christmas pajamas or leftover fabric to create a festive wreath without spending a fortune!
Grab this adorable Wreath Making Party Invitation → (wowwowmeow)
Oh What Fun – Gingerbread Decorating
Whether you go all-out with gingerbread houses or keep it simple with cookie kits, this theme is a sweet (and slightly competitive) way to celebrate together.
Grab the Oh What Fun Gingerbread Decorating Invitation → (GatherAndGrowPrints)
Craft, Drink, and Be Merry
The perfect DIY night in! Stock up on craft supplies, pour some festive cocktails, and pick a project from my 10 easy Christmas craft night ideas. It’s part workshop, part party, and 100% fun.
Grab the Craft, Drink, and Be Merry Invitation → (WisecraftPaperCo)
Ready to Host Your Best Friendsmas Yet?
Whether you’re planning a cozy pajama night, a festive cocktail party, or an all-out Christmas craft night, the best Friendsmas parties are the ones that bring your favorite people together.
And remember, you don’t need an elaborate setup or a huge budget to make it memorable! Pick a theme that fits your crew, add a few thoughtful touches, and focus on having a good time together.
Ready to bring your Friendsmas party to life? Grab my free DIY Party Planning Checklist below to help organize your decorations, menu, activities, and all those little details that are easy to forget. Because the less time you spend stressing over the planning, the more time you can spend enjoying the party!
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