Even in the dead of winter, you can host a sizzling party the whole family will enjoy. Make your winter-themed party a cool place to be with extravagant eats, glittery décor, and fast-paced games that can heat up the coldest day. Here are six ideas to make your next gathering family-friendly, warm, and welcoming—despite the chilly temps. Make Food to Fit the Mood Serve up a winter theme—literally. Offer a platter of hardboiled-egg snowmen. Make Santa Claus figures out of strawberries and cream cheese. Or create another Santa-themed snack by wrapping a ball-shaped cheese with black belts made from construction paper. Give a wintery appearance to peanut-shaped cookies by dipping them in white chocolate to look like snowmen or in dark chocolate to look like penguins; decorate accordingly. For the main course, opt for dishes that can warm up your guests, such as an assortment of hearty soups or a fully stocked chili bar. And what’s better on a wintry night than a hot apple cider or hot chocolate bar with all the toppings to make it party-perfect? Just pair with crushed candy cane or sticks, cinnamon sticks, mini marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, caramel sauce, and more. Put Your Décor on Ice If your winter party is marking a special occasion, such as a major anniversary or birthday, you might want to splurge on an ice sculpture centerpiece. Your sculpture can be shaped like a number—to commemorate a 25th anniversary or a 40th birthday, for instance. Or you may want to order up an ice sculpture themed to your favorite hobby—such as a motorcycle, a guitar, or a baseball glove. Let There Be Light String twinkling lights around the room or your outdoor patio to give your party a festive look. Use candlelit centerpieces to give a dreamy look to the surroundings. If the party is outside, consider using a firepit or chiminea to warm up and brighten the night. Make a Glittery Wonderland Dazzle your party guests with a glittery array of decorations, such as dangling snowflakes, tinsel wreaths, and bows. Judiciously use snow spray to give your room décor even more of a wintery atmosphere. Decorate Styrofoam balls with white lights, and arrange them in piles to emulate snowballs. Or instead of putting a fire in your fire pit, adorn it with white lights to create a bright and conversation piece. Let the Games Begin Winter party games can be a great way to get the heart pumping and—if you go outdoors—a great way to stay warm. For outdoor fun, have a snowball fight or a snowman-building contest. If you want to stay indoors, play family-friendly games such as winter-themed charades, Pictionary, or Bingo. Another memorable activity is a plastic wrap ball game. Before the party, wrap small prizes, such as candy, gum, lotion, gift cards, etc. in sections of cling wrap until you have a fairly large ball. At the party, have your guests sit in a circle. Hand the youngest player the ball, and give the player to the left a pair of dice on a small tray. Then, it’s a race against time as the player tries to unwrap the ball to obtain prizes until the other player rolls doubles, at which point the plastic wrap ball and the tray with dice move to the left. The process is repeated around the circle until the ball is completely unwrapped and all the prizes are claimed. These are just some of the possibilities for a winter-themed party. With great food, breathtaking décor, and fun activities, your party is sure to be a stone-cold hit. Make your party more enjoyable with a Sundance® Spa. If you love to host parties, a six-plus seat spa like the Optima® or Aspen® is a great option.