Christmas Party Calculator, Holiday Hosting Made Easy

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• Red wine outsells white 2:1 at winter holidays, adjust accordingly.
• Festive signature cocktails are expected, plan for mixers like cranberry juice and eggnog.
• Holiday appetizers should be elevated, cheese boards, shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms.
• Sweet treats are expected, have a dessert station with cookies and holiday candies.
• Warm drinks like mulled wine and hot toddies are crowd pleasers in cold months.
• People drink more freely at a company holiday party than at an ordinary corporate event.
• Dietary restrictions matter more at holidays, have vegetarian and gluten-free options clearly labeled.