Christmas pyjama party
Kids arrive in festive pyjamas for a hot chocolate bar, a Christmas film, a 'ticket to the North Pole' and a sleepover.
- Guests
- 4-10 children
- Party length
- 3 hours (or overnight)
- Prep time
- 2 hours
- Ages
- 4-10
What it is
A cosy pyjama party in the run-up to Christmas. Children arrive in festive pyjamas, get a golden ticket to board the “Christmas Express” (the living room), drink hot chocolate and watch a Christmas film. Can be a short evening or a sleepover.
Plan ahead
- Two weeks before: pick a Christmas film suitable for all ages. Print golden tickets.
- One week before: buy hot chocolate supplies and a small sleigh bell for each child.
- The day before: build a duvet den in front of the TV.
Activities
Boarding the express
A grown-up dressed as the conductor punches each ticket. Chairs in rows like a train.
Hot chocolate bar
Warm (not hot) chocolate, squirty cream, marshmallows, sprinkles and candy canes to stir.
Crafts
Decorate a clear plastic bauble with glitter and stickers, or fold and cut paper snowflakes.
The bell
At the end, each child gets a bell “from Santa’s sleigh” to keep.
Food and drink
- Pizza or mini sandwiches
- Popcorn and gingerbread biscuits
- Warm hot chocolate
Tips
- Agree finish time with parents if it’s not a sleepover.
- Keep the film age-appropriate for the youngest.
On the day
- Arrival (15 min): pyjamas on and a golden ticket for each child.
- Hot chocolate bar (20 min).
- Christmas crafts (25 min): decorate a bauble or a paper snowflake.
- Film (90 min) in a duvet den with popcorn.
- Bedtime story (15 min) with a bell for each child.
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