Creative Christmas Dining Ideas

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and you might be more focused on a thankful tablescape. But Christmas will be here soon so as long as you’re in the entertaining mood, why not noodle a few creative Christmas dining ideas?

 

Keep it simple like the table above with a bough of greens for a table runner and a sprig of greens with berries and a pine cone to add color to each place setting.

Or if you prefer a more elegant ambiance, add bows to chairs and gold trimmed goblets.

 

Smaller dinner parties can utilize a kitchen table for a casual get-together. Add lots of sparkle in the kitchen with greens and stars suspended from the light fixture.

 

Natural linens are wonderful to use for Christmas dining. I have a set of linen napkins and tablecloth that I only use for special occasions.

 

I’ve always been a fan of creatively folded dinner napkins and I love the soft simplicity of this one. Note that it’s off-center, too.

 

Of course, anytime you can include a Christmas tree into your Christmas dining experience – it’s all the better.

 

Consider indulging in a set of Christmas-themed dinnerware, like deer plates and red or green placemats and napkins. Gold flatware adds a festive touch too. On a budget? Shop for these items when they’re deeply discounted after Christmas is over. When I was newly married, I always bought Christmas decorations and ornaments after the holiday.

 

If you’re hosting a smaller intimate gathering, keep it elegant with cloth napkins and tablecloth, along with crystal stemware.

 

Finally – I had to include this darling snowman place setting as a creative Christmas dining option for the kids’ table! This would also be fun for Christmas breakfast. Paper napkins work as the snowman’s scarf and hat, with a knife used for the brim. So cute!!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day – whether you’re dining with family or quarantining. It’ll be just hubby and me for the day and I’m actually looking forward to the peace and simplicity of the day!

 

Enjoy More Christmas Dining Ideas:

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Christmas Table with Deer Plates

A Low Profile Christmas Tablescape