Christmas Party Celebration
A Night to Remember
Join the Garcia-Lugo, Flores, Aguirre, Gomez, and Oliver families for an evening of warmth, laughter, and togetherness. This Christmas, we gather to celebrate the bonds that unite us and the light that guides us.
"Each family brings its own spark — together we shine"
RSVP & INFORMATION
We are thrilled to invite you and your family to our annual Christmas party! This year, we will gather at the one and only North Mcallen Apostolic Church to celebrate the season, enjoy great food, and share some holiday fun. It’s a time for fellowship, laughter, and creating lasting memories together. We’re excited to host a White Elephant gift exchange for adults, teenagers, and kids, and we’ll also have games, prizes, and food galore!
Please let us know if you’ll be joining us, and how many people from your family will be attending (including any guests). This helps us ensure we have enough food, prizes, and fun for everyone!
Food Sign-Up List
Reserve your dish to share with the family.
We want to ensure there's something for everyone! Below is a list of what people have signed up to bring. Please add your name to the list or let us know what you’d like to bring. Feel free to suggest anything that isn’t listed!
Sharing food is sharing love
All Dishes
Main Dishes
Side Dishes
Desserts
Drinks
Utensils
Dish Name | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Frijoles | Side Dish | 10-15 lbs | |
Barbacoa | Main Dish | tbd | |
Pies (possibly another dessert) | Dessert | tbd | |
Potato Salad | Side | tbd | |
Sodas | Drinks | tbd | |
Menudo | Main Dish | 20 lbs |
Suggested Foods List
If you’re wondering what to bring, here are a few suggestions! But we’re open to all ideas, so feel free to get creative or bring your favorite holiday dish!
Dish Suggestions |
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Desserts |
Hot Chocolate |
Arroz con Leche |
Arroz |
Barbacoa |
Costillas/Ribs |
Fajitas |
Pollo |
Chicharrón |
Carnitas |
Brisket |
Tamales |
Games & Activities
Fun activities for everyone to enjoy!
How It Works
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Everyone participates in games.
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Everyone will enjoy a White Elephant gift exchange by bringing one wrapped gift marked with a color-coded tag to match their age group.
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Each family creates and hosts a unique game with their own rules, props, and prizes.
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Rotate through the games, laugh, compete, and celebrate together throughout the night.
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Bring a wrapped gift ($15-$30 limit) and participate in our fun gift exchange!
All Ages
Family-Created Games
Every family will host their own original game! Each family is in charge of designing the experience from start to finish, so expect creativity and plenty of laughs.
All Ages
Let the games begin!
White Elephant Gift Exchange Details
We’ll have three separate White Elephant gift exchanges: one for adults, one for teens, and one for kids!
Red Tag – Adults
Blue Tag – Teens
Green Tag – Kids
Price range: $15-$30
To ensure everyone receives age-appropriate gifts, we will be using color-coded tags for our White Elephant gift exchanges.
How It Works
Each participant should bring one wrapped gift and attach the appropriate colored tag based on the age group the gift is intended for:
• Gifts appropriate for children
• Gifts appropriate for teenagers
• Traditional adult White Elephant gifts
During the game, participants will only select gifts with their assigned color tag, ensuring kids and teens don’t end up with adult gifts.
Tag Availability
Color tags will be available at the event, but you are welcome to add one ahead of time if you prefer.
Questions or Feedback
Let me know your thoughts, feedback is welcomed. If you have questions or suggestions regarding the White Elephant exchange, please feel free to reach out. We want this to be a joyful and smooth experience for everyone!
Donation/Offering for the Church
As we gather to celebrate this holiday season, we want to give back to our Church and show gratitude for the space they have generously provided. We are asking everyone to consider making a donation or offering, big or small, as a thank you to the church staff and to support the ministry and missions of the North McAllen Apostolic Church.