A Rudolph the Reindeer Brunch - Guest Blogger Lisa Kothari

The holiday season is officially upon us, and there are so many toys, books, and even TV specials that you can build a kids’ party around this time of year. One of these is to host a Rudolph the Reindeer Brunch for your kids’ birthday or holiday party.
This is best thrown mid-day. If this idea appeals, check the ideas out:
Send out Reindeer Invites. Use a large reindeer cookie cutter to trace the reindeer shape on to brown construction paper or cardboard, cut it out, and paint a red nose on the reindeer. Then add the party details along with, Who’s ready to play some reindeer games?

For decorations, use brown, red, and pearly white balloons and streamers for the party    room. Use these primary colors for the table as well.

Cut out large pieces of cardboard to make Santa’s 12 reindeers and place these all over the party room. Placing signs such as “Reindeer Crossing” would also be fun.
   
When the kids arrive, have someone available to paint red noses onto each of the kids’ faces.

As a party craft, the kids can make reindeer antlers. You will need brown paper bands and brown pipe cleaners and glue.  Or conversely, have reindeer antlers as a giveaway or prize.

• Clothespin Reindeer
• Play Pin the Red Nose on the Reindeer.
• Play some Reindeer Games, i.e. relay races and a beanbag toss with their red noses and antlers on.

For the brunch, serve a stack of pancakes, juice, and Reindeer Crunch (oats, granola, coconut, and dried berries tossed together).
   
Make Reindeer Cupcakes. Break pretzels in half for the two antlers and place on either side of the cupcake, use a half of a candied cherry for the nose, and use mini chocolate candies for the eyes.

The kids can take home their antlers and other crafts they made as their goodies.

Have a red-nosed reindeer fun brunch!

--Lisa Kothari
Peppers and Pollywogs, Inc.
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