Festive and feisty christmas table arrangement

This is a part 2 of the Christmas table arrangement series on my blog. This table suits all people who like things loud. I call this the festive and feisty christmas table arrangement. When you are hosting a party or celebrating with an extra special lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, you will find this table arrangement guide really handy and solutions guaranteed to take stress out of entertaining. There are polka-dotted crockery, coloured glassware and luxe linen for a festive feel. Decorate your table with pine cones and baubles to add that wonderful christmas touch. High balls are perfect for cocktails. All the above factors hold true in this case also.

Legend of Poinsettia : Instead of flowers I have used Poinsettia for  a specific reason. As they have a beautiful tradition related to christmas. In ancient times the plant was considered as a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem, the heavenly body that led the three magi, or wise men, to the place where Christ was born. A Mexican legend tells of a girl who could only offer weeds as a gift to Jesus on Christmas Eve. When she brought the weeds into a church, they blossomed into the beautiful red plants we know as poinsettias, known as Flores de Noche Buena in Mexico (Spanish for “flowers of the holy night”).

Glassware : Choose your glassware which is glamorous and ideal for drinking. I prefer wine glasses for water following the cue from restaurants. But there is always a place for chic and coloured glassware to add that extra splash. The flute glasses to go with the champagne bubbles.

Fill your freezer with a lot of ice ahead of time. Keep mint sprigs as garnish. Also, make sure you have plenty of soft drinks and aerated water also in hand. 

Accompaniments : Cheese, fine wine and a tipple of port bring a seasonal touch to your table.Coming to live in England has totally added a new dimension to christmas bites. The smell of mince-pie coming out of the oven takes you over the moon. If you are inviting guests then always have some preordered mince pies in your kitty. Those who don’t have access to it can always refer to my handcrafted mince pies from scratch.

Food : Canapés are a compulsory accompaniment for any christmas party. Some of the most preferred ones are You don’t really want to spend more than two hours in the kitchen on christmas day so order or prepare everything beforehand. Get extra hands to help you. In order to save fridge space, use a cool box filled with ice for wine and champagne. Pre boil your potatoes and chill them in the fridge before you roast them as they provide an extra crispness.

Starter : prawns, vol-au-vents, olives, kebabs,sandwiches, cold meats,mince pies and sausage rolls.

Main course : Traditional turkey or simple roast chicken,sweet potato fries and pickled black grapes.

Dessert: Raspberry and champagne pannacotta and baileys chocolate truffles and ho

Guests : Most importantly it is a close intimate affair with family. If at all you are inviting people outside your family then in order to make your Christmas experience spit and crackle like roaring fire, then people whom you love and those who love you back. There is no place for differences in Christmas so keep it light and the fun going.

Love for panache then do refer to the classy winter inspired christmas table arrangement.