They will get over it if they are upset, which I doubt. Why would you want to be responsible for someone getting hurt? If they don't understand that, that is poor. You only care about their well being. I would perhaps have some egg nog or something light like you suggested and that's about it. If they find it a necessity to drink, they can do it on their time time and their own place. Especially with it being winter, I wouldn't feel comfortable giving people drinks and having them drive home either....

They will get over it if they are upset, which I doubt. Why would you want to be responsible for someone getting hurt? If they don't understand that, that is poor. You only care about their well being. I would perhaps have some egg nog or something light like you suggested and that's about it. If they find it a necessity to drink, they can do it on their time time and their own place. Especially with it being winter, I wouldn't feel comfortable giving people drinks and having them drive home either.

if someone drinks too much we give them a ride home or they sleep over, but we put out everything we have

We have done it with every combination of alcoholic spirits there is. Probably more times with no alcohol. Your guests will not be upset, but when there is alcohol the party is better. The way to do it is serve It early to get everybody in the party mood and then close it down. Just quietly remove it after everybody has been served and replace it with other things to drink. The only one who might object is Uncle Lush, but if he is driving that is too bad. If Grandmother Likesanip wants a bit more, you will have to use y...

We have done it with every combination of alcoholic spirits there is. Probably more times with no alcohol. Your guests will not be upset, but when there is alcohol the party is better. The way to do it is serve It early to get everybody in the party mood and then close it down. Just quietly remove it after everybody has been served and replace it with other things to drink. The only one who might object is Uncle Lush, but if he is driving that is too bad. If Grandmother Likesanip wants a bit more, you will have to use your judgment, but I would accommodate her one time since she is not driving.

Since my family is very large, we gather at a hall or hotel. My family have been doing this for last 10 years. Here are some things to be considered or recommended:

It might be that you or your close family members or friends don't drink, either for religious, health or safety reasons. Maybe some of those close to you are recovering alcoholics or just plain teetotalers, allergic to alco...

Since my family is very large, we gather at a hall or hotel. My family have been doing this for last 10 years. Here are some things to be considered or recommended:

It might be that you or your close family members or friends don't drink, either for religious, health or safety reasons. Maybe some of those close to you are recovering alcoholics or just plain teetotalers, allergic to alcohol or restricted from drinking it due to a medical condition. Or like many they just prefer living life sober.


It's also possible that the reception hall or hotel you've chosen may not permit alcohol to be served, for liability reasons or because they just don't have a liquor license. Consider too, alcohol can be an expensive proposition at a reception, depending on the size of the party and the liquid appetite of the guests. Maybe you'd just prefer not to deal with the hassle and the expense.

Whatever the situation, you may have already weighed the benefits and made your own decision whether or not you want to serve alcohol at your Christmas party. Chances are, if your guests already know you well or are part of your social circle, they may already anticipate an alcohol-free event. We have come up with some refreshing alternatives to alcohol that will satisfy your guests' thirst for great reception drinks.

What time is it?
You may wish to have your Christmas party at a time when people are less likely to drink alcohol, such as before noon.

Tea? Totally.
An afternoon tea reception is another refreshing possibility. A nice tea reception in a garden or home, served with finger foods, sandwiches, croissants, cheese, scones, muffins and fresh fruit can also be an effective way to entertain a large number of people at a reasonable cost. Iced tea is nice, too, and feel free to include different varieties such as Thai iced tea, add flavors like raspberry, or enhance with garnishes such as mint leaves. Coffee fits right in here too; consider a cappuccino and espresso bar, mochas, lattes, and special blends including Columbian, Cuban, Puerto Rican, or any other exotic varieties of coffee you can find. Coffee is chic these days, and you are sure to find a large variety at your local retail outlet or coffeehouse. Ask your caterer about portable espresso carts, which can include coffee and espresso machines, and anything from grinders, brewers and blenders to grills, ovens, snacks and bakery items.

Getting Good Reception
These days sober receptions are becoming more common. Many establishments offer a variety of alternatives to alcohol. Ask your caterer or Christmas host for ideas. Here are some of their suggestions, and our own ideas, for keeping your party refreshing:


Water, whether bottled, plain, flavored, or mineral.
Non-alcoholic beers and wines, such as the Sutter Home Fre line of non-alcoholic wines.
A juice and smoothie bar, including all types of blended and non-blended fruit drinks and juices, such as apple cider, pink lemonade, smoothies, protein and ginseng drinks, and any other exotic juices available at your local grocer, health food store, or alternative market.
Punch, made from fruits, juices, and other luscious liquids to create a variety of thirst-quenching concoctions.
Sodas (a.k.a. "pop"), including the usual array of caffeinated and decaffeinated colas, root beers and "un-colas."
Floats, malts and shakes, and any other blended or non-blended ice-cream drink you can dream up.
Exotic, non-alcoholic drinks, including the selection of regular and blended bar drinks that can be served as "virgin" concoctions, without alcohol. Favorites include piña coladas and bloody marys. Ask the catering or bar manager ahead of time to prepare some daring but delicious drinks, to tease and titillate the taste buds of your guests. Or you can pick up an inexpensive bartender's manual and make some of your own suggestions. Don't forget to include Shirley Temples and Roy Rogers for kids of all ages, with lots of cherries and fruit slices on the side.
Any or all of these alternatives will help keep your guests in good spirits, without the need for spirits. If dancing is planned, no doubt there will be a serious need for some liberal libations. At a minimum, make sure there are plenty of non-alcoholic alternatives such as juices, sodas and water available.

Toasted
For the toasts there are a variety of sparkling juices on the market, such as sparkling cider and grape juice. Martinelli's makes special champagne alternatives, including:

Sparkling Cider
Sparkling Apple-Grape
Sparkling Apple-Cranberry
Martinelli's Mimosas
Ginger Cider Fizz -- a blend of cider, apricot nectar, club soda and ginger
Sparkling Apple-Grape Punch -- a mix of sparkling apple-grape, nectar and chunks of fruit
Acapulco Sunset
Pine-Apple Colada
Bar Some
One alternative that allows you to serve alcohol but may limit the amount of consumption is to have a bar that serves a limited variety of drinks, such as beer and wine only, or that is open for a limited time, such as a cocktail hour before the reception begins. Instead of a bar, waiters can serve the drinks, or they can be stationed by the doors to offer specific choices from trays as guests walk in.

Save Yourself
If you decide not to serve alcohol out of respect to your family or particular guests, but are not averse to imbibing yourself, you can always have a bottle of wine or champagne stashed away. Or you can save it for an after-party, where the guest list may be more limited and those present may also be more likely to spend the night at the location.

Drive Safely Into The Sunset
Even if some of your guests really want to drink, if they are worthy of being invited to your Christmas party they will understand and respect your decision. Alcohol can be fun, but it isn't required for your guests to have a great time. When you are exhilarated with your love for each other, the companionship of your family and friends, and your hope for the future, you certainly won't need alcohol to help you on your way.

I would like to suggest you to serve something new which your family members don't drink at all or drink it once a while as they are not available in common.

Try to educate them with health drinks which might change their life as a whole and they may be thankful to you life long.

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I would like to suggest you to serve something new which your family members don't drink at all or drink it once a while as they are not available in common.

Try to educate them with health drinks which might change their life as a whole and they may be thankful to you life long.

Your guests get spirits, wine and alcoholic drinks when ever they want but they will hardly find these unique drinks anywhere else.

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I've worked a few holiday party where they have served alcohol, people got drunk before supper and started fighting.
I say if you have lots of people at the party then no alcohol. If you have a few friends or family over then yes.
Work holiday party, well then that a whole different story...

WELL WE ACTUALLY CELEBRATE LAS POSADAS, AND CRIST BIRTH SO WE HAVE VERY BIG FEAST AND OF COURSE IT INVOLVES BEVERAGES FOR THE ADULTS LONGEST WE KEEP AN EYE ON THE YOUNGER ONES, BUT YEA MY FAMILY DOES BIG PARTIES.. WE INVITE EVERONE, SUCH AS FRIENDS OR RELATIVES, AND NEIGHBORS TO CELEBRATE AND GRAB A TASTE OF MEXICAN DISHES.. ;O)