How to Host a Vegan Holiday Party
- 1). Decide the theme and tone you would like for your party. Maybe you are catering to friends who will celebrate all different holiday this winter, or perhaps you want to throw a traditional Christmas party. It's important that you make the decisions on the size of your party, and how you'd like to present the idea. Some people may enjoy a party that's focus is drinking and socializing, and others might want to bring in traditions of Christmas!
- 2). Send out invitations. You can either choose to let everybody know that your party is vegan, or you can not let it play an important part in the way you share the festivities with others. Keep in mind, however, the danger of not sharing that plan with others. Some may bring over dishes with meat or dairy to share with others if they are not reminded of your vegetarianism in advance...or if the fact that the party is vegan isn't stated on the invitation. Make certain to make the party seem especially inviting when including the vegan part on the invitation.
- 3). Serve appetizers that are made from Tofurky or another type of vegan meat alternative. You can buy these by the slice, and cut them into small pieces. Align them on sticks for a festive party snack. You can set out vegan cheeses with crackers as an instant smash success. People will dive right in, and you may have many others buying soy cheese when they leave your party!
- 4). Try to stick to eating your own dishes. Although people mean well, many do not realize the true value of a vegan diet. A well-meaning guest may include meat stock or dairy products in their holiday dishes.
- 5). Serve imitation eggnog. Silk actually comes out with a product around the holidays that you can buy in the refrigeration section of most grocery stores. Other brands of soy and rice milk do this as well. Simply buy the ready-made nog, refrigerate until ready to use and serve with the alcohol of your choice. It can be served virgin-style for younger people or those who refrain from drinking.
- 6). Have a vegan gift exchange. Let others know in advance that all leather and fur is unacceptable. (Say this in a sweet way, of course!) Have everybody bring one present that is acceptable for a man or a woman. Have a special assignment for children's presents if there are going to be children at the party. You could also have everybody bring one adult present and one child present. This would insure that the kids get extra presents, and that will keep them super happy at the party. Number the presents, and hand out the gifts, making sure that nobody gets the present he brought to the party himself!
- 7). Give a vegan party bag as a parting gift to all when leaving the party. Make sure it is chock full of fun and delicious items, and you may encourage others to eat a lot of vegan items in the future. By sharing your delicious options, you may be saving the lives of many animals in the future.
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