The party table it is the most important and the most awaited by Italian families. The Christmas holidays they are a magical, evocative period and inextricably linked to the family. The dining room is the meeting place, a welcoming environment where everyone is welcome. The party table is the queen of Christmas. The mise en place is the first welcome message for guests. Let's find out how to set our table in an original way!
The festive table: some tips
Have you ever wondered how the party table? What and how many cutlery to put for each diner? The glasses to use, the position of the napkins or how to elegantly enrich your table? Do not be afraid! The first tip is not to overdo it.
The kitchen, the dining room and your home speak for you. Tell your story, what you like and emphasize your facets. Choose one simple tablecloth and prefer natural fabrics. Colors? The red, white and gold. Dress your table with elegance, but don't give up on tradition. Centerpiece or place card? Also in this case the advice is not to weigh down and load your party table too much.
Why not choose to customize the placeholders and rely on handmade? What is done with the hands is done with the heart and you just can't go wrong! If you do not want to give up the centerpiece, use your imagination, create a garland of flowers, or place some Christmas balls with some twigs inside or again: let yourself be inspired by the symbols related to Christmas traditions like a poinsettia and make it in felt or crochet.
The napkins? Paper or fabric, but don't overdo it with shapes! Fold your napkins in half and place them to the left of the plate. Cutlery? To the left of the plate place two forks and to the right the knife (the blade facing inwards, never outwards!). The spoon? Right, immediately after the knife. The dessert cutlery, on the other hand, should be placed high above the plate. The order: fork, knife and teaspoon. The glasses? One for each drink, but don't overdo it! Remember that the first glass to put (on the outside, just above the tip of the knife) is that of water. The bread saucer? To the left of the guest. Which service to use? Use your imagination, play with combinations, but remember not to overdo it! Use the grandmother's services, the porcelain one or mix old and new.
Rules yes, but ...
Il Christmas is seeds , family, but also a meeting, a moment of sharing and enrichment. The rules for a perfect festive table are few, but the most important advice is to spend Christmas with your loved ones. Leave the problems out, enjoy your loved ones and… keep in mind that the perfect party table is the one that brings the whole family together. This is the magic and the secret of Christmas.
