Tradition, Tradition

For some parties, doing the same thing every year works great. Typically, these are gatherings centered around established holidays where people expect – even demand – that everything be the same. Christmas is a perfect example of a party occasion that people associate with tradition – a successful party formula for the holidays is likely to not have to change much to keep your guests satisfied and interested. In fact, changing something for such an occasion could result in cries of protest!

For a repeater party that doesn’t revolve around a tradition-centric holiday, however, the need is different. Unless you change things, mix things up every so often, the party, no matter how initially successful, is likely to get stale, and get that been-there-done-that feel after a few runs.

To keep the spirit going, rattle things around – if you’ve been having a successful summer tropical-themed bash, don’t rest on your laurels --  shake it up by turning it into a Surfin’ USA party one year, or a Caribbean Voodoo party with hex doll party favors … or a South Seas cannibal and missionary party! Still tropical … just different. With a little imagination, many themes will yield fun variations.

Halloween ... Mexican style!