{"id":8304,"date":"2020-12-09T11:24:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T16:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/?p=8304"},"modified":"2020-12-09T13:42:30","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T18:42:30","slug":"the-laughter-was-loud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2020\/12\/09\/the-laughter-was-loud\/","title":{"rendered":"The Laughter Was Loud"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Holiday parties are the best. I look forward to holiday get-togethers of all kinds. Cookie exchanges, gift exchanges, ugly sweater contests, fancy catered parties and more really help me get through the winter. Getting together to spread joy, gratitude and love makes me happy. Geez, I sound like a Hallmark card!<\/p>\n

One of the reasons I love holiday parties is because they remind me of my own special memories. There was one particular annual Christmas party that my family attended that will always set the standard as the best of the best. Our hosts filled their home to the brim with three generations of friends. It was a nice size house, but the layout of the house was choppy and the hallways narrow so the flow was a bit tight. No one seemed to care.<\/p>\n

The laughter was loud, the food was great and the hosts were fun.<\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n

Like so much that is not the same this year, parties and other holiday inspired events won’t be happening. How can we make sure this season is fun, joyful and meaningful?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s think creatively. With a little effort, we can create great memories that we will all cherish.\"\"<\/p>\n

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  1. Use Technology.<\/span> Don\u2019t groan \u201cnot another zoom event!\u201d Technology has been a great resource this year.<\/li>\n
  2. Set The Tone. <\/span>Share your festivity by sending out pretty invites to your friends and family just like you always would.<\/li>\n
  3. Dress The Part.<\/span> Ditch the athleisure-wear and put on a fancy outfit or a holiday sweater. You’ll feel better and get in the holiday spirit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Get inspired with these ideas:<\/h2>\n