Ugly Sweater Party Ideas

Tip: Ugly Holiday Sweater Party

marie cecchini
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December 21, 2009

Here's a fun idea for a holiday party. Invite friends to an "Ugly Sweater Party", where everyone is expected to wear the ugliest sweater they own, and ask everyone to bring a "white elephant" gift for a grab bag. A white elephant gift would be something tacky or useless that you received and never got rid of. These two ideas together make any holiday gathering a fun-filled event!

By Marie from West Dundee, IL

Editor's Note: The photo is not from Marie, but rather from ThriftyFun's Stella at a recent Ugly Sweater Party that she attended.

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Craft: Can't Find an Ugly Sweater? Make One!

Sandi/Poor But Proud
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December 14, 2012

A friend of mine was going to have a party where she works, and was asked to compete in an ugly sweater contest.

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Ugly Christmas Tree Sweater

January 12, 2022

Make your ugly Christmas sweater yourself! The advantage of this project is that the sweater will not be damaged. After the holidays are over, you can rip off the beaded organza ruffles and wear your sweater as usual.

DIY Animated Christmas Hearth Shirt

January 16, 2020

Go all out for an ugly sweater party and make your own uniquely designed shirt. The instructions needed to create this DIY animated Christmas hearth shirt are found below.