Looking for christmas birthday party ideas that leave plenty of room for the birthday part? Think striped cakes, candy-colored balloons and a little holiday sparkle.
These pictures have lots to choose from, whether you’re planning a cookie decorating table or picking out something cute to wear.
You can keep it simple or go all out. I especially love the pink mixed with red and green!
Start with your favorite detail, then build your celebration around it.
Christmas Birthday Ideas Worth Saving
striped cake with green drips
We’re starting off strong with this red-and-white striped cake. I love the green drips and those big swirls of red and white frosting.
The tree-shaped toppers make it even cuter.
Ask for a sprinkle border around the bottom if you want to follow this design. There’s already so much color here that you could keep the cake stand plain.
peppermint balloon doorway
How cute is this doorway? The pink and gold balloons look so pretty mixed with red and green.
Those giant peppermint swirls are my favorite part.
Try framing your party entrance with a similar garland. A few hanging stars and gold-colored tassels would carry the decorations down below the balloons.
hot cocoa bar inspiration
Can’t decide how to arrange your cocoa toppings? This collage gives you a few different ways to do it, from rows of jars to a round tray piled with marshmallows and candy canes.
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I’d choose the little bowls if you want to spread everything along a counter. Keep the mugs nearby so guests can pick their toppings in one spot.
topping jars and tiny scoops
This cocoa station may just be one of my favorites here. I love the red-and-white string around the jars and the little scoops tucked inside.
Group your toppings on a tray like this, with taller jars toward the back. Add readable labels so everyone can see what they’re choosing.
gingerbread house party tables
If you are looking for an all-out party setup, then this one is for you. There are gingerbread-style houses down the tables, clear containers of colorful sweets and huge red, green and white balloon garlands overhead.
You don’t have to decorate an entire room to borrow the idea. Try one table with house-shaped centerpieces and red trays for your treats.
candy balloons and streamers
I am obsessed with this streamer backdrop. The long red and green strips look so fun beneath the gold, red and green balloons.
The candy cane balloon is worth keeping if you try something similar. Leave space beside the backdrop for a little cake table, just like this setup.
red-nosed reindeer cupcakes
How adorable are these reindeer cupcakes? The brown frosting swirls, tiny black eyes and bright red noses make such cute little faces.
Save this picture for your baker if you want a cupcake option. I’d keep the red wrappers to match those noses.
green checks and a birthday bow
This invitation makes the birthday theme nice and clear with “The Christmas I Turned Thirteen” across the top. I love the pale green checks behind the red lettering.
For your own invitation, try a similar age-focused heading. Keep the holly and big red bow, then swap in your celebration details.
snowman cheese sticks
Don’t want every festive snack to be a cookie? No problem!
These wrapped cheese sticks have little snowman faces, black hats and rows of buttons.
If you try this idea, keep any drawing on the outside of the sealed wrappers. The orange noses are the tiny detail I wouldn’t skip.
holiday pajama invitation
Calling all pajama party fans, this invitation is so cute. The red and green pajama illustrations frame the wording, with a little pink pair near the bottom.
This example is for a Christmas party. You could adapt the heading for a birthday sleepover and make the pajama dress code part of the invite.
cookie decorating table
The cookie decorating fans are going to love this! Plain cookies sit between frosting bowls and tall sprinkle containers, with candy toppings at the end of the table.
I especially love the red-and-green polka dots. For your version, spread the decorating supplies along the center so guests don’t have to reach across one big pile.
little tree activity favors
These tree-themed activity bags are such a sweet alternative to candy favors. Each pictured bag has a tub of play dough, a green tree cutter and little decorations, all tied with a red ribbon.
Choose age-appropriate supplies for your guests. For younger children, I’d leave out the small loose decorations.
giant bows and disco balls
I know the balloon backdrops above are gorgeous, but these oversized striped bows are another favorite. The mint, red and white stripes look so pretty behind the long party table.
The hanging disco balls add a little extra sparkle. For a birthday version, you could replace the Christmas greeting in the middle with the guest of honor’s name.
snowman sweets tray
OMG, how adorable is the snowman in the middle of this tray? The bowls of marshmallows form its body, with dark buttons and an orange nose on top.
Snowflake cookies, striped wafer rolls and red-and-green sweets fill the spaces around it. I’d keep the snowman arrangement even if you choose fewer treats.
jingle bell toss
Need a game to go alongside the treats? This jingle bell toss has red and green cups arranged in a tree shape on a sloping white board.
For your party, you could mark a throwing line and let guests take turns aiming for the cups. Use larger soft balls instead of small bells if younger children are playing.
red drinks with black bows
Here’s a pretty drink-table idea for an adult birthday celebration. The red spritzes have berry and green sprig garnishes, with black bows tied around the glass stems.
I love the gold-colored tray beside the silver-decorated tree. You could borrow the same presentation for a nonalcoholic cranberry drink too.
gingerbread village backdrop
Don’t want to stick to bright red and green everywhere? This gingerbread-style village gives you another option.
The tan houses have white decorative outlines, surrounded by cream, brown, pale green and red-orange balloons.
The little arched doorway is my favorite detail. A backdrop like this would make a lovely spot for birthday pictures.
candy cane snack board
Who says candy canes have to be sweet? These curved rows of sliced meat and cheese give the snack board its Christmas shape, with crackers and strawberries tucked around them.
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Try alternating pale cheese with your chosen sliced meat to keep the striped look. You can leave a little space inside each curve like the board here.
burgundy dress and cream ruffles
Still picking out your birthday outfit? I love this burgundy mini dress with its cream ruffled neckline and cuffs.
The little bow at the front is so pretty.
Tall black boots finish the pictured look. For another option, you could pair a similar dress with black flats and a matching hair bow.
pink and green birthday corner
Last but definitely not least, we have this adorable birthday display. I am obsessed with the pink, red and green banner!
The gold-colored letters make the birthday message stand out among the little Christmas details.
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The plain white cake, miniature sleigh and bottle-brush trees keep everything together in one small corner. Try a similar arrangement on a sideboard if you don’t want a full dessert table.