"Itâs safe to say if anything can top the most wonderful time of the year, itâs when you bring a new baby home. When you think about it, the magic of the holiday season offers all the same kind of excitement, joy, and anticipation of welcoming a baby. And with all of the festive decorations, music, and families already gathered together, itâs no wonder people are choosing to throw a holiday or Christmas baby shower more than ever.
Hosting a Christmas baby shower is a great way to celebrate a little one making their appearance in the world during the winter months. But whoâs to say anyone who loves the holidays canât pull a Christmas in July moment and use the baby shower theme any time of year? If you love the magic of the holidays or are hosting a shower for someone who does and want to celebrate welcoming a newborn like the first snowfall, youâre in the right place. Bring the magic of the holidays to life with these Christmas baby shower ideas.
Unique Christmas Baby Shower Themes
Santaâs Little Helper/Santa Baby
Thereâs no shortage of Santa decorations available around the holidays. Either buy new or repurpose some classic Christmas and Santa decorations you have lying around to decorate the space. Welcome the newest little helper in your life with tons of red and green, festive touches, and maybe even someone dressed in a Santa costume. And donât forget the Christmas tree, stockings, and Elf on the Shelf!
Winter Wonderland Baby Shower
Transform your space into the North Pole by making it a winter wonderland! Think tons of blue and white, some fake snow, and plenty of snowflake decor. A balloon arch with white, light blue, and darker blue with a few snowflake balloons will make for a perfect photo op. Easily incorporate pinks or other colors if you prefer including more traditionally gender-related colors. Winter baby shower decorations can include other personal touches you love about the winter months like ice skating, sledding, or skiing in the decor.
âWhatâs Baking?â Gingerbread Baby Shower Theme
The best baby showers have memorable activities that guests can look back on. What better way to celebrate the coming of a sweet little baby than by decorating gingerbread houses or hosting a cookie exchange with a âWhatâs Bakingâ theme? Supply the gingerbread house materials, frosting, and candy to see how creative everyone can get with decorating. Need some more decor inspiration? Check out Karaâs Party Ideas gingerbread shower on Instagram.
Baby Itâs Cold Outside
Get nice and cozy with the people who mean the most to you with this theme! Think classic Christmas music, hot chocolate (a spiked option for the non-expecting guests), and a cozy fireplace. Pick up some vases, ornaments, and garland to deck the halls with all things festive.
âGoodbye Silent Nightsâ Celestial Baby Shower
Take playful inspiration from the popular Christmas carol Silent Night for a dreamy baby shower. Decor could include stars, clouds, and moons, as well as plenty of candles and twinkle lights.
A Little Bundle of Joy is on the Way
The joy of the holidays gets even better when someone you love is expecting a new baby. Decorations for A Bundle of Joy baby shower theme can also include traditional Christmas colors, or you can lean into pretty winter pastels for a lighter aesthetic. You can also adjust this idea if hosting a Christmas baby sprinkle by using âA Sprinkle of Joyâ theme.
A Merry Little Baby Shower
Another Christmas-forward baby shower theme, Merry Little Baby evokes the traditional Christmas colors of reds, whites, and greens.
Christmas Tree Farm Baby Shower Theme for a Boy
Consider a Christmas tree farm-inspired baby shower to welcome a new baby boy. Thrift some vintage red trucks to create DIY baby shower centerpieces. Find inspiration in traditional Christmas tree farms by adding cozy plaid blankets, mugs of hot cocoa, and plenty of greens and reds.
âBest Gift Everâ Bow-Themed Christmas Baby Shower for a Girl
Pretty bows have been on trend for the past few years, so why not find inspiration in pretty packaging for a fashionable mom-to-be welcoming the best gift ever? Elevate any decor with bows galoreâthink bow-wrapped wine stems and bow-adored centerpieces. You could also get creative with baby shower party games where unwrapping something is part of the fun!
Pink Santa Christmas Baby Shower for a Girl
Pink Christmas decor has been a popular Google search trend for years, so you should be able to find plenty of appropriate baby shower decorations for this fun theme. Think retro-inspired Santa decor, brush trees with bright bulbs, and touches of green to complement the pink!
Neutral Christmas Baby Shower Theme
If the parents-to-be arenât finding out the gender of their baby, a neutral Christmas shower could be the way to go. And donât worry, a neutral baby shower doesnât mean boring, rather itâs a great palette to build upon. DIY your own baby shower banner by alternating white onesies and snowflake cut-outs, and white âstockingsâ (baby socks) hung on clothespins above the gift table. And add evergreen pine or sage eucalyptus sprigs for a pop of color.
Ugly Sweater Christmas Couplesâ Shower
Take one of the most fun party themes of the season and transform it into a baby shower. Encourage attendees to dress in their favorite âuglyâ sweater. Have a contest for the best sweaterâwhoever wins gets a prize! Lean into Christmas nostalgia with kitschy decor to get everyone in the fun and festive spirit. This Christmas theme lends itself to a couplesâ shower, too!
Enchanted Forest Baby Shower Theme
For a whimsical baby shower that doesnât scream Christmas, look for inspiration deep in the forest with this enchanting theme. Decor could include colorful mushrooms, faux moss, fairy houses, or even a creative take on a Christmas baby shower for a boy with the theme, âA Little Fungi on the Way.â This party theme can fit any time of year but the colors are be perfect for a Christmas baby shower or a late winter baby shower as guests get ready to welcome spring.
Christmas Baby Shower Party Invitations
Get attendees excited for the big event with on-theme invitations. Be sure to send them out in advanceâgenerally, three to six weeks is recommended. Include the basics like location, time, and registry information, as well as any other themed requests. These could include recommended attire or a request for books in lieu of cards.
Christmas Baby Shower Decorations
Few things are as heartwarming as decorating for the holidays. Take that same joy and excitement and harness it for baby shower decorating. The best holiday baby shower ideas can include decor that you would already be using for decorating your home. Or, in many cases when buying something new, chances are youâll be able to repurpose and reuse it. In addition to festive Christmas decorations, you may consider a fun backdrop for photos like a balloon arch and simple touches like themed cocktail napkins. Once you have the theme youâre going with, itâll be easy (and exciting!) to find decorations that fit just right.
Games and Activities
To get everyone in the spirit of both the holidays and showering the mom-to-be, youâll definitely want some festive baby shower games at the ready. These can take the place of traditional baby shower games like âguess the baby food flavorâ or âname that baby animal.â Or, they can go alongside some tried and true favorites for tons of celebratory fun. Consider these festive options:
âBaby Itâs Cold Outsideâ Ice Breaker
Itâs always nice to start the event with an icebreaker! Choose some fun, classic baby shower games designed in theme to get everyone having fun right off the bat.
Gift Exchange/White Elephant
A classic Christmas party often includes a traditional or white elephant gift exchange. While the purpose of the baby shower will, of course, be to shower the expecting mom with gifts, to fit the theme, it could be fun to include everyone! Consider having a small $5-$10 limit for everyone to bring a gift and to play a gift exchange game with. That way, everyone will go home with a present and something to remember the day.
Christmas Movie Trivia
Thereâs nothing quite as fun as watching Christmas movies. Put guests to the test with some fun Christmas movie trivia. Winners go home with a festive prize!
Food & Drink
Along with a normal array of party shareables like dips, charcuterie, and hors dâoeuvres, it would be fun to include some festive food and drink options. Christmas baby shower food ideas can include Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and a seasonal cocktail/mocktail. Either have themed Christmas cookies made for the event or spend an afternoon baking some of your favorites before the big day. Donât forget the gingerbread cookies!
Christmas Baby Shower Party Favors
There are some really great and meaningful ways to show appreciation to guests who attend a Christmas baby shower that are thoughtful as well as festive. Plus, these ideas can double as baby shower prize ideas!
Customized Ornaments
The best party favors are ones that can actually be used. Give everyone an opportunity to look back on the special day year after year with a customized Christmas ornament they can hang on their tree. Either get everyone in attendance the same style or pick one out for each individual personally.
Mini Stockings
For a simple and adorable party favor, grab some mini stockings to put goodies in. Fill them with small items like lip balm, hand cream, nail polish, and the like for a favor thatâs both festive and usable.
Hot Chocolate Mix
Sending guests home with an edible party favor is always a great way to go. Theyâll love not having the clutter of another item and instead will have a nice treat to sip on while reminiscing about the day. Going the hot chocolate route is perfectly on theme and can easily be purchased or DIYâd with a jar, some mix, and marshmallows for a good budget-friendly favor.
Holiday Scented Candles
No one will ever complain about heading home with a brand-new candle. Pick out a few in a seasonal scent that theyâll light again and again for the rest of the year.
Seasonal Plants
Just because itâs a winter-themed shower doesnât mean plants canât be involved! Go for a Christmas flower like poinsettias or a Christmas cactus to give guests something theyâll be excited to take home.
Planning Tips
Like any party planning endeavor, there are some best practices to make the planning and executing steps less stressful.
Create a Checklist
Before hitting âadd to cartâ on anything or sending out the first invite, make a checklist of everything that needs to get done to host the perfect baby shower. Not only will this keep you organized and on track, but who doesnât love the feeling of accomplishment as you check items off of your list?
Set a Budget
Like all good things, we should have a spending limit. When it comes to throwing a baby shower, stress should be limited as much as possibleâespecially financially. Whoever is hosting the shower should come up with a realistic budget for everything theyâll need like food, decorations, favors, etc. Itâs not a bad idea to tap on some other people who are close to the mom-to-be to help pitch in as well.
Consider the Weather
Iâve said it before and Iâll say it again: The holidays are a magical time. That doesnât mean that the magic canât quickly be dampened by bad weather. Be conscientious when choosing a venue. Consider its proximity to the majority of guests so itâs not too difficult for them to attend even if the weather ends up being less than ideal.
Personalize the Day to the Mom-to-Be
Remember that this day is all about the mom-to-be. When it comes to choosing a theme, food, guests, and the like, be sure to always keep her in mind. Do this and we know sheâll have the most wonderful day being showered with love and excitement.
Brett Nicole Hayden, Assistant Editor
As the Assistant Editor, Brett works with the editors of The Everymom on the content creation process by updating stories, sourcing images and graphics, and pitching and contributing her own articles. Her favorite topics to write about are culture, relationships, and living. Sheâs also The Everymomâs resident baby names and family movies expert!
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A mom of two, Kathy is passionately committed to sharing the honest, helpfulâand often humorousâstories of motherhood, as she navigates her own everyday adventures of work, marriage, and parenting. She honed her creative and strategic skills at advertising agencies in Detroit and Chicago, before pivoting from marketing to editorial. Now instead of telling brand stories, sheâs sharing her own, with articles published across popular parenting sitesâincluding hundreds of stories on The Everymom.