Party Talk

May is...

National Hamburger Month- Enjoy yourself with a hamburger off the grill, there is nothing better than a backyard barbeque just as the weather is turning warm.

May 1^th is Lei Day in Hawaii – Sound like the perfect reason to throw a Luau!

May 5^th is Cinco de Mayo - a commemoration and celebration of the victory of the smaller Mexican army over the larger and more modern French army. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Fiesta!

May 11^th is Mother’s Day – Don’t forget to plan something special for Mom this year. 

May 26^rd John Wayne's Birthday- It was on this day in years ago that John Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa. So have a Western theme party with a screening of Red River in his honor.

And May 26^rd is also Memorial Day, so host your own “You Decide 2008!” Memorial Day party.

See more Stuff to Celebrate for May, or take a sneak peek at June!

April is…

National Humor Month - founded in 1976 by best-selling humorist Larry Wilde, director of the Carmel Institute of Humor, National Humor Month is intended to increase awareness on the way’s humor can enhance the quality of one's life.

April 1^th is April Fools Day - The day my father got married? Yep. The day when you can make people look foolish and get away with it. Why not have a "gullible" party and let everyone come with stories and have your friends decide what's true and what's not.

April 14^th is Do Your Taxes Day (I came up with this one myself) - If you haven't, you better! They are due April 15th!

April 16^th is Charlie Chaplin's Birthday - He was born in 1889. And he was definitely talented. A great excuse to throw a Hollywood theme party featuring a screening of his silent films.

April 22^rd is Babe Ruth’s Pitching Debut - It was on this day in 1914 that Babe Ruth first pitched professionally. So have a baseball themed party in his honor.

And April 22^rd is also Earth Day, so host your own Earth Day celebration, or just get outside and enjoy nature!

See more Stuff to Celebrate for April, or take a sneak peek at May!

 

March is…

National Frozen Food Month - something I celebrate 365 days a year. Why not have a girl’s night in and break out the frozen pizza and ice cream (ice cream is a food!)

March 9^th is Barbie’s Birthday - yes, on this day in 1959, Barbie made her debut. You can throw your own Barbie birthday party with these Barbie themed paper goods.

March 15^th is Buzzard’s Day – Move over groundhog, when the buzzards return to Hinckley Ohio, spring is on its way!

March 17^th is St. Patrick’s Day – luck ‘o the Irish to you. Check out our guide for party planning ideas, invitations, party supplies, decorations, activities, costumes, games, history and food for your St. Patrick’s Day party!

March 23^rd is Easter– Spend time with family, make a fabulous dinner, and have an Easter egg hunt. Check out our Easter and Spring Party Planning Guide for lots of great ideas!

March 28^th is “Something on a Stick” Day - Celebrate this fun day by serving food that comes on a stick, corndogs, fudgecicles, or Chicken on a Stick…the possibilities are endless!

See more Stuff to Celebrate for March, or take a sneak peek at April!

February is…

Library Lovers' Month —many a library has a community room—a great place for your book club to party!

February 2^nd is Thomas Crapper Day - this guy invented a sophisticated flush toilet mechanism. In fact, he perfected it

February 14^th is Valentine’s Day – Still need some ideas? We have a whole heap of them in our Valentine’s Day Guide. Why not rent a romantic movie, we have a whole list of them to choose from here. Guys, use this plan to surprise your special someone and give her a Valentine’s Day she will never forget!

February 18^th is President’s Day – Celebrate with a You Decide 2008 election themed party to celebrate the race to a new president. Or get out that stuff left over from July 4th and have a winter BBQ, or use one of our other patriotic themes.

February 29^th is Leap Day - It only happens once every 4 years, reason enough to host a Leap Day Celebration!

See more Stuff to Celebrate for February, or take a sneak peek at March!

January is…

National Hot Tea Month - so it’s the perfect time to host a tea party!

January 5th is Elvis Presley’s Birthday - a great theme for a party at your house!  Get an Elvis Cutout, set the mood with music themed decorations, and have a lip sync contest using all of his hits. Make sure to swivel your hips like Elvis the Pelvis!

January 6th is Great Fruit Cake Toss - it’s in Manitou Springs, Colorado, but you can host your own. How hard could it be? BYOF.  A fitting end to your fruitcake, no matter how you used it in December.

January 26th is the Anniversary of the Patenting of the Dental Drill  - I don’t know about you, but I think this is a great idea for a Little Shop of Horrors party! Patented in 1875, this tool has scared the pants off us for over 125 years.

See more Stuff to Celebrate for January, or take a sneak peek at February!

December is…

Bingo's Birthday Month - N-1-4-A game of Bingo? Since its introduction in 1929, Bingo has become a $5 billion dollar per year charitable fund-raiser. For charity or just for the fun of it, have a Bingo Party. 

December 5^th is Walt Disney’s Birthday - Where would we be without Walt? Have a party in his honor. There’s tons of licensed stuff out there with Mickey’s face (among others)…a great excuse for a party, don’t you think?

December 12^th is Frank Sinatra’s Birthday - Born in Hoboken, NJ in 1915, "Sinatra matured from a teen idol to the premier singer of American popular music. Known as the "Chairman of the Board" to his fans, he made more than 200 albums."  Have your friends over for a "crooning" lip-sync type shindig…why not? There are lots of great music related party games, try a few of these.

December 25 – Christmas - A religious and family and friends feel-good day…don’t be a scrooge, celebrate with help from the Party411 Christmas Planning Guide.

 

See more Stuff to Celebrate for December, or take a sneak peek at January!

November is…

National American Indian Heritage Month - In honor of Native Americans, host a "First Thanksgiving Meal", featuring some of the foods served in 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians enjoyed an autumnal feast. Through cooperation and collaboration, they dined on geese, turkey, lobster, cod, duck, and venison with a host of side dishes made of Indian corn and assorted fruits. Go ahead - prepare your main dish and make your own cornbread, whip up your own butter (just put buttermilk in a jar and shake it till it turns to butter), make fruit compote, bake apple and pumpkin pies, dress as Pilgrims and Indians and have yourselves an old fashioned Thanksgiving! The kids can get into the spirit, too. Have them paint paper grocery bags with Native American designs and wear them as vests by cutting a vertical slit down the front, armholes in the gussets, and fringe at the bottom.

November  3rd is Sandwich Day - This is the birthday of John Montague, Fourth Earl of Sandwich, the man credited with inventing the sandwich (hence its name). How did he come to invent this popular food? He devised this nourishing food model as an effort to save time so he could focus his full attention on his 24-hour gambling junket - and we've enjoyed the sandwich ever since! Timesaving and delicious "sandwiches for everyone" at your next Casino Night Party!

November 4th is the Anniversary of the King Tut Tomb Discovery - Celebrate one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever! Tutankhamen became pharaoh of Egypt at the tender age of nine and died at nineteen. His royal tomb was discovered intact 3000 years after his death and the relics may be seen in Egypt's National Museum in Cairo.Tut! Tut! It's Party Time! Go ahead - invite your friends to walk, talk, and dress like an Egyptian!

November 11th is Veterans Day - Formerly known as "Armistice Day", this patriotic holiday memorializes veterans who have served their country. Many people observe silent memorial at the 11th hour of the11th day of the 11th month. Generally celebrated with parades and speeches, have your own patriotic celebration with help from our guide!

See more Stuff to Celebrate for November, or take a sneak peek at December!