Christmas party supplies for the whole season, whether you're throwing the works do or laying the family table on the big day. Dress the room with Christmas decorations, set the table with Christmas tableware and crackers, and hang hanging decorations and banners and bunting where everyone gathers.
There's more to the season than the day itself. Fill a Christmas Eve box the night before, stuff the stockings with sweets and treats, get everyone in Christmas hats and headbands for the party, and keep the little ones busy with games and toys. Every year we help hundreds of thousands of families kit out Christmas, and the Christmas sale is the place to start if you're watching the budget.
Planning the whole season? Our Christmas decorating and party guide covers the table, the office do and Christmas Eve.
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Christmas comes in two halves: the party season, and the day itself. A little planning covers both, and after more than 3 million orders here's how we'd go about it.
The work do vs the family table. A party or work do is about the room, so lead with decorations, hanging pieces and a banner where people gather, then hand out Christmas hats to break the ice. The family table on the day is about the setting: tableware, napkins, a centrepiece and a cracker at every seat.
How much to buy. For tableware, count heads and add three or four spare sets, because the table always gains a couple of guests. Reckon on one cracker per person plus a few extra, a banner and two to three metres of bunting for an average room, and a light scatter of table confetti rather than a thick layer.
When to order. Decorations and non-perishables are worth buying early in December while the full range is in stock, as the popular lines and the sale pieces sell through first. Leave tableware and fresh bits until closer to the date. Cutting it fine? Order by 4pm and next-day delivery means you can still lay the table the day before.
Do not forget the build-up. The season starts well before the 25th, so line up a Christmas Eve box, fill the stockings and keep the children busy with games and toys through the countdown.
A: It runs from table and room decor through to dressing up and gift wrap. You will find napkins, wrapping paper and gift bags, hats and headbands, hanging decorations, gift boxes, banners and bunting, balloons, door covers, face masks and Christmas trees, plus Naughty Elf supplies and Christmas Eve boxes.
A: Start with where you are decorating. For the table, look at napkins and gift boxes. For the room, look at hanging decorations, banners and bunting. Then add balloons, hats and door covers to finish the look.
A: Yes, there is a Cheap Christmas Trees section within the range if you want an affordable tree to build around.
A: Yes, the Christmas SALE section gathers reduced festive lines, so it is worth checking there first if you are shopping to a budget.
A: The luncheon napkins are 33cm, and you will see both 2 ply and 3 ply options. Pack sizes vary by design, for example packs of 16 or 20.
A: Wrapping paper is sold on rolls, for example a 4m kraft roll. Gift bags come in set sizes such as a 35cm bottle bag, so check the product for the exact measurement.
A: Latex balloons come in packs, for example 23cm (9 inch) in a pack of 10. The Christmas Balloons & Accessories section covers the different shapes and packs.
A: Sizes vary by piece. Bauble style hanging ornaments run around 12cm to 15cm, and larger items are listed with their own measurement on the product page.
A: The Christmas Eve Boxes & Box Fillers section is built for exactly this, so you can put together a box for the night before with small treats and fillers.
A: Napkins do most of the work. Pair them with gift boxes and treat bags for favours, and add a banner or bunting above the table for a finished look.
A: They are for running an elf character through December, giving you props and pieces to set up little scenes and daily surprises for children.
A: Christmas door covers turn a plain door into a festive feature, and they work well next to hanging decorations and bunting in a hallway.
A: Latex balloons only float when filled with helium. Air filled ones will not rise, so if you want them to float you will need a helium source.
A: Hang them from a hook, thread or fixing that suits the weight, and keep heavier ornaments off thin branches or tape so they do not pull down.
A: 3 ply is thicker and more absorbent for food and drinks, while 2 ply is lighter and fine for lighter use. Choose by how much wiping the meal is likely to need.
A: Check the roll length before you buy. A 4m roll wraps several small to medium gifts, but a single very large box may need more than one roll.
A: Small items such as balloons and box fillers can be a choking hazard for under 3s, so keep them away from small children and supervise use.
A: Uninflated or burst balloons should be kept away from young children and thrown away straight after use. Never inhale helium if you are filling floating balloons.
A: Check the age guidance on each mask before buying for a child, as fit and suitability vary by style.
A: Yes. Some balloons are biodegradable latex, and there is recyclable kraft wrapping paper in the range, so you can pick greener choices where they matter to you.
A: Paper based items like the kraft wrapping paper and paper napkins are generally recyclable, though check your local recycling rules, as foiled or heavily coated paper may not be accepted.
A: You will need helium. Take a look at the Helium Gas range for disposable canisters that fill a set number of balloons.
A: Pair the Christmas napkins with plates, cups and drinkware from the Tableware & Catering range to set a full table.
A: Party Accessories such as poppers, blowers and party hats bring extra atmosphere alongside the Christmas hats and headbands.
A: Alongside the Christmas wrapping paper and gift bags, the Gift Bags & Wrapping range has tissue paper, bows and boxes to finish presents off.
