Celebrating Christmas doesn't always have to be the same. On the contrary, it's time to innovate and make each party different.

Today we have some alternatives for you to fill your home and that of your friends with a different Christmas spirit.

You can dress up and cook thematically so that each gathering has its own personality and becomes a memory for a lifetime.

A pajama party like this is always a good idea:

Good times and crazy 😜 #friends & #family make the best #memories #pijamaparty #xmas #xmas16 #drinks #games #laughter #saturdaynight

A photo posted by Mirna Ibarra (@mirnaibarra_5) on December 18, 2016 at 3:17 PM PST

Or why not have everyone wear one of those questionable sweaters?

I am kind of ready for the Christmas... 🎄🎄 . . . #canada #mtl #montreal #mtlmoment #travel #christmastree #christmas #christmassweater #instagood

A photo posted by Morganito (@morganitogram) on December 19, 2016 at 8:42 PM PST

Snow is far from us, so how about a ski-themed party!

#worksquad #work #christmasparty #gettingpiste #apresski #apresskiparty #family #christmas #london

A photo posted by Georgia Campbell (@gee_campbel) on December 16, 2016 at 5:23 PM PST

A classic movie theme never fails:

Birthday party // Movie Theme #moviethemeparty #birthdayparty #harrypotter #ghostbusters #titanic #charlieandthechocolatefactory #hotrod #themask #mrsdoubtfire #beavisandbutthead #friends #costume

A photo posted by Lisa Bennett (@lisabennett_) on November 20, 2016 at 7:41 PM PST

What if we all bring our pets?

Thu 15 December 2016, Today is my second birthday. My parents have given me a delicious meat cake all for myself. They have sung so many times happy birthday. They told me I was born Mon 15th December 2014 and I was adopted on Thu 5th March 2015, two days after we meet for the first time. Home is where my dog is. YES. @myhuskybcn #Chihuahua #Husky #Barcelona #birthday #petbirthday #birthdayparty #petbirthdayparty #petparty #petcake #petcakebirthday #cakebirthday #homeiswheremydogis #iamacutepet #chihuahuaworld #huskyworld #petmodel #hollywoodpet #fashion #petfashion #style #petstyle #pet #puppy #dog #ilovemypet #ilovemypuppy #happypet #happypuppy #guau #animalplanet

A photo posted by HuskyBcn (@myhuskybcn) on December 15, 2016 at 3:04 PM PST

A gingerbread house contest is a very good idea!

#gingerbreadhouse #candycanes #kodabear #loveisallyouneed #christmas2016 #nickisgoodateverything

A photo posted by Christina Mauro (@cmarie_427) on December 19, 2016 at 8:57 PM PST

And singing at Christmas always improves things, karaoke party!

The girls rocking Christmas karaoke around the tree #christmas #christmaskaraoke #karaoke

A photo posted by Brad Miller (@bradmiller06) on December 17, 2016 at 1:04 PM PST

How about a gourmet party where everyone brings their best dish?

Just chillin' in the shower. #alwaysagoodthing #gellibellishower @gellibelli #coolness #foodieparty #

A photo posted by Butchie Peña (@jpendesign) on May 28, 2016 at 5:11 AM PDT

There can't be a Christmas without snow; a snowy party is ideal:

Aksel'in snow-themed birthday #snow #themed #twoyears #kemercountry #leylaevent #birthday #snowthemed #birthdayparty

A photo posted by Bebek Doğum, Doğum Günü, Parti (@leylaevent) on January 18, 2016 at 1:08 PM PST

Who needs Christmas dinner when everything can be about sweets?

Themed event? No problem, give us your wildest ideas and let us take care of the rest! #illustrious #illustriousevents #illustriouseventplanning #luxury #luxevents #luxuryeventplanner #candythemedparty #eventplanner #eventplanning #eventstyling #nyc

A photo posted by Illustrious Events (@illustriousevent) on September 28, 2015 at 8:42 AM PDT

No matter what theme you choose for your parties, here are our best Christmas recipes to delight family and friends.