Planning a holiday party? Here are my very favorite Christmas party finger foods!
Christmas is a super exciting season - even for adults. There is a ton of get togethers, hosting, and parties.
However, that also means that the season can get overwhelming, quickly.
Even if you want to host a holiday party - you might not want to get yourself in too deep with an elaborate plated meal.
I happen to love finger foods for a party, even at Christmas!
Finger foods are convenient, kid-friendly, and perfect for busy parents or anyone without too much time for prepping food for a party.
Plus, it's easy to get a little something for everyone to love!
Be sure to check out my other Christmas foods for kids ideas:
Why Finger Foods are Perfect for Christmas Parties
Finger foods are perfect for Christmas parties!
Kid-friendly appeal
They are great even for picky eaters and easy for kids to pick up and serve themselves.
Easy to serve and eat
Allow everyone to enjoy the festivities without mess or hassle of a fork and knife.
Versatility and variety
Offering several options to suit different tastes and dietary preferences makes it easy to please everyone at the party!
Tips for Planning a Christmas Party with Finger Foods
Here's some things to remember when planning your holiday party!
Consider the guest list
Plan recipes that accommodate children of different ages and food preferences. Remember to ask if anyone has any dietary needs or restrictions!
Setting up a festive food station
It can be really fun to creating an inviting and visually appealing spread using finger foods. I always suggest setting out all of your platters or plates empty and using scrap paper to label what will go where the night before!
Incorporating themed decorations
Enhance the holiday atmosphere with little festive touches. Bunches of greenery, bowls of ornaments, or other small decor items can go a long way.
I always suggest picking a simple theme or color scheme. When everything coordinates, it makes a bigger visual impact!
Christmas party finger food ideas
Christmas party finger food ideas
Here are some of the yummiest and easiest to put together finger foods to serve at your Christmas party!
This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is an easy and fun appetizer for the holidays. With step by step photo instructions, you can create the perfect snack for all of your festive get-togethers!
Lumpia is a delicious appetizer that our family just loves. Make your own just like your favorite restaurant.
These easy Puff Pastry Cinnamon Swirls are packed with festive cinnamon sugar and have the perfect soft yet crispy exterior. They're so easy to make, perfect for Holiday parties!
These tasty stuffed mushrooms are filled with crab and cheese and take just five minutes in the air fryer.
This Christmas tree pesto bread is the perfect appetizer to get your guests into the holiday spirit.
Here’s how to create a stunning and healthy Caprese Appetizer Holiday Wreath with classic caprese salad ingredients threaded onto skewers. This simple ten minute appetizer will bring sparkle to any special holiday feast.
Indulge in the whimsical delight of a snowman cheese ball, a savory appetizer that combines creamy, tangy cheese with a playful presentation. Crafted with a blend of shredded cheese, cream cheese, and flavorful seasonings, this irresistible appetizer will bring a touch of winter wonderland to your table.
French Dip Roast Beef Pinwheels are everyone’s favorite beefy sandwich all wrapped up and baked as an appetizer. Enjoy them au jus at your next gathering, game day, brunch, or dinner party.
These sweet and tangy Cranberry Brie Bites are perfect for holiday parties. Creamy brie topped with tart cranberry sauce and chopped pistachios, baked in flaky puff pastry create an adorable bite-sized appetizer.
These Individual Charcuterie Cups are easy to assemble, versatile and perfect for parties, game days and holidays. These are also easy to hold and carry more portable than a traditional Charcuterie Board.
This wreath shaped pigs in a blanket appetizer is the perfect holiday treat.
Air Fryer Crab Rangoon is an easy winter weeknight meal or the perfect appetizer for your holiday entertaining. Crab Rangoon is a fan favorite and such a delicious finger food that your guests will love snacking on. Serve this appetizer with a sweet chili sauce or another of your favorite dipping sauces.
Cucumber Hummus Bites make the perfect finger food and appetizer for your next party or get together. Crisp cucumbers slices are topped with roasted red pepper hummus, tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh parsley.
An easy holiday side dish or appetizer, these Italian stuffed mushrooms are full of parsley, garlic, parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs. This recipe features meaty cremini mushrooms, but this recipe works with classic button mushrooms as well!
Baked Tomato and Goat Cheese dip is a Christmas party favorite! It rings in the season in the colorful hues of the holiday, and the flavor-packed dip is incredible!
With roasted butternut squash and jammy shallots, these crostini are the best flavors of the holiday season in one bite!
Prepare these effortless Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs with a delightful cranberry BBQ sauce for a wholesome and festive holiday starter. Using your crock-pot, these meatballs are both convenient and speedy to create!
Reindeer chow is a Christmas Chex mix that combines muddy buddies with M&Ms, peanut butter cups, and pretzels for a perfect snack or dessert that’s loved by kids and adults alike!
Festive & tasty tortilla rolls filled with plant-based cheeses, veggies, peppers & herbs. Celebrate everyday!
These delicious smoked salmon canapes are full of flavour, easy to make, and sure to be a hit with your guests. They're also low carb and gluten free!
These crispy goat cheese croquettes are an appetizer that everyone will love! Creamy goat cheese mixed with thyme, breaded with Panko and fried until crispy and golden. Then drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with finely chopped walnuts and almonds.
Need a festive appetizer? This Christmas guacamole not only tastes great but it is such a fun dish to make for holiday parties and potlucks. Serve this dip with red and green tortilla chips for an extra festive touch!
Easy Christmas Fruit Kabobs - An easy holiday dessert or appetizer!
Easy and healthy Christmas finger food! Christmas Kabobs! These cute fruit Santas and strawberry Santa hats with grapes make great Christmas party appetizers.
Herbed potato and zucchini pancakes with lemon chive cream are a delicious hors d’oeuvre perfect for holiday entertaining. Add smoked salmon for an elegant option.
Super quick and easy Air Fryer Steak Bites are perfectly tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and seasoned to perfection! Serve them as an appetizer for any occasion, or enjoy them as your main dish!
Delicious puff pastry pizza rolls, an easy and quick snack perfect for Christmas. You only need 5 ingredients and 20 minutes to make this tasty treat.
These Potluck Pickle Wraps are a great appetizer for a Christmas party or potluck. Easy, no mess, and tasty!
This comforting dish of Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy can be shared at the holiday table or turned into an easy appetizer to tide everyone over before the big meal.
Mini peppers stuffed with sausage, cream cheese and cheddar make an irresistible nibble for all your party needs!
This charcuterie wreath is an easy appetizer that comes together in less than 30 minutes. This festive recipe requires no cooking and makes an impressive appetizer.
Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a decadent but easy twist on a classic. With just mayo, mustard, Old Bay seasoning and shrimp, hard boiled eggs are transformed into a finger food perfect for Christmas!
Mini avocado toasts topped with sweet and zesty pomegranate salsa and goat cheese. Simple yet impressive!
Bacon wrapped olives are a two ingredient, easy to make party food that is always a hit!
Enjoy Bacon Wrapped Dates at your Christmas party! They are delicious and so fun to make and eat.
Indulge in a healthy and delicious Easy Air Fryer Bruschetta Recipe that takes just minutes to make, featuring fresh tomatoes, basil, and perfectly toasted bread.
Fried goat cheese balls are perfectly crisp with a delicious creamy center and there's no frying involved. These delicious morsels are baked in the air fryer or oven.
What's your favorite Christmas party finger food?
Thanks for reading!
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