5 Easy Steps To Hosting An Olympic-Themed Party
With its rich history of more than 2,000 years, the Olympic games are an incredible vehicle to bring people together. In all cultures and all countries of the world, families, friends and neighbors will gather around their TVs to cheer on their favorite athletes and teams. What a fun opportunity to take advantage of the excitement people already have and invite them into your home!
“Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Peter 4:9,10 NLT
The Opening Ceremonies will be televised from Paris on July 26th. The games will commence and continue through August 15th.
5 Easy Steps to Hosting an Olympic-Themed Party with Neighbors:
- Simple invitations. Pick up the phone and call to ask a neighbor or family to join you. (Let’s keep it easy!) Or who could resist these printable invites from Etsy or these from Zazzle for a larger gathering.
- Choose fun décor including your country’s flag. These cute toothpick flags are fun to put in cupcakes or muffins.
- Provide snacks and drinks that are kid-friendly with little to no prep. With the games hosted in Paris, consider serving croissants. Whether you choose store-bought doughnut holes for a morning party or a nicely prepared charcuterie board for an evening watch party, it’s fun to serve our neighbors any time of the day.
- Have lawn games ready to go for children. Here is a list of 40 classic yard games.
- Consider sharing this endearing testimony of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. NBC has this to say about her, “…McLaughlin-Levrone is more than just her impressive list of athletic achievements. She’s also a wife and author, who credits her success on and off the track to her close relationship with God.”
Remember that having a welcoming home is what people are looking for! A warm, friendly living room goes a very long way in any neighborhood. As we connect with neighbors, may we desire to show the love of Christ in real and tangible ways. For other ideas to connect with neighbors, click here.
