A playful theme for most holiday and winter parties, including high school winter formals, greek events, sweet sixteen parties, quinceanera celebrations, and family reunions.

A special thank you to 6Nika on Yahoo Answers for asking the question that inspired this post

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Before you even begin to plan your gingerbread theme party, get in the mood with this adorable Pixar video

Pixar Animations – Cookie Blues


Gingerbread Theme Party Invitations

Choosing your invitation is the equivalent of the title of a paper … it sets the tone for the entire party!

Cheery Gingerbread Man Invitation

(Matching thank you notes, party favors, address labels and gift tags)

Joyful Gingerbread House Invitation

Sweet Candyland Invitation

(Matching Thank you notes, party favors, address labels and gift tags)

Candyman Cookie Invitation

(Matching address labels)

Chocolate Gingerbread Invitation

(Matching envelope seals)

Another option is to attach a strip of paper with the details of your party to these lollipops.  Be sure to use the Gingerbread Man Art Border available on most Word programs.

Gingerbread Man Lollipops

Thank you notes

Gingerbread Note Cards

Return Address Stamp and Embosser

Gingerbread Man Stamp

Gingerbread Man Embosser

If you prefer to save a few pennies on printing the return address consider these return address labels

Holiday Return Address Labels Cheerful Cookie

Cheery Gingerbread Man Return Address Label

Sweet Candyland Return Address Label

Gingerbread Party Decor

Stumps Prom and Party has a great Gingerbread Castle and Gingerbread Arch which you might consider using if you have a need for large and impactful decor.

Holiday Gingerbread Arch, Gingerbread ArchFrosted Holiday Castle, Frosted Holiday Towers

Gingerbread Arch

Gingerbread Castle and Towers

Add Balloons!

34 in. Gingerbread House Balloon
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18 in. Gingerbread House Balloon
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Sorry — I am having difficulty linking directly to these balloons, so just search “gingerbread” on Giant Party Store

Add lots and lots of coordinating latex balloons to create a festive flare for relatively little cost.



Set a Festive Table with Gingerbread Accents

Gingerbread Table Runner

Gingerbread Train Candle Set

Gingerbread House Amaryllis

(Plan in advance — these bulbs arrive with only a few inches of growth)

Mrs. Fields Gingerbread House Cookie Jar + Sweets

Snow Village The Gingerbread House

Thomas Pacconi Hand-Painted Glass 10-Inch Gingerbread House Figurine With Wood Base

Gingerbread Napkins

Gingerbread Dreams Beverage Napkin

Sugar Cookies & Gingerbread Beverage Napkins

Serving Bowls and Kitchen Supplies

Gingerbread House Candy Dish

Gingerbread Kitchen Vintage Towel

Gingerbread Kitchen Embroidered Waffleweave Towel

Gingerbread Towels with Cookie Cutter

Gingerbread Party Favors

Gingerbread Man Lollipops

Gingerbread House Holiday Treat Boxes

(Fill with home baked gingerbread cookies)

Party Favor Mints in Gingerbread Man Tin

Party Favor Mints in Gingerbread House Tin

Edible Gingerbread Creations


No Work Gingerbread Houses

Make your Own Gingerbread Kits and Supplies

How to build a Gingerbread House

Gingerbread Men and Women Cookie Cutters


Entertainment

Costumes

Hire actors or talk a few friends into dressing as Hansel and Gretel or a gingerbread man and milling about with your guests.

Hansel

Gretel

Gingerbread Man Costume

Games

Bring back memories of childhood … set up a few Candyland games around your room and don’t be too surprised at just how many smiles you will elicit and how many of your guests actually end up playing the game.

Candyland Game



Apparel and Jewelry

(We are not really sure what to do with this ring — it might make for a cute “admission” pass into a your event)

The Gingerbread Boy

No Gingerbread theme party would be complete if we didn’t reference one of my all time favorite children’s books. It is the perfect focal point for a school holiday party!

Give Back

Make easy no sew fleece gingerbread blankets for local children or seniors in need.  Coordinate with friends, family, and your favorite charitable organizations to make an even more significant impact on your community.

Gingerbread Man Fleece Fabric

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Party Hearty!

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