{"product_id":"great-gift-exchange-party-free-guide","title":"Great Gift Exchange Party – Free Hosting Guide","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:inherit;color:#14203D;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:28px;align-items:center;background:#5A1222;color:#FBF3E4;border-radius:16px;padding:28px;margin-bottom:32px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:240px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E2BB5C;font-weight:700\"\u003eFree Hosting Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:1.2em\"\u003eShare the true meaning of Christmas with the people you love. A Great Gift Exchange Party walks your guests through the four gifts of the Wise Men and the even greater gifts Jesus gives us in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px\"\u003ePerfect for family gatherings, neighbors, coworkers, small groups, and friends of every age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/great-gift-exchange\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#E2BB5C;color:#5A1222;padding:12px 26px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\"\u003eGet The Great Gift Exchange book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/2583\/1480\/files\/christmas-family-reading-together.jpg\" alt=\"Family reading a book together by the Christmas tree\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:28px\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#A9822C\"\u003e1. Choose Your People\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayerfully ask the Lord \u003cstrong\u003ewho\u003c\/strong\u003e to invite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your group: immediate or extended family, your neighborhood, Bible study, church, apartment building, social, work, or recreational group, or even an online group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePray for each person the Lord places on your heart, and for the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e Invite a co-host and prayer partner to plan and host with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#A9822C\"\u003e2. Secure the Venue, Date, and Time, Then Invite!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost in your home, book the party room in your building, or gather over lunch at your club or workplace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can add a Gift Exchange to an existing event, like an extended family Christmas party or a neighborhood cookie exchange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it simple or elaborate: light snacks, potluck, cookie exchange, or a full meal. You choose!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an invite. Online invites are super easy!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e When adding a Gift Exchange to an existing event, clearly communicate the details and set a time for the presentation. For example: “The special presentation of gifts of the Wise Men will happen from 5:00 to 5:30.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e If the event includes alcohol (such as a work party), present earlier in the festivities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#A9822C\"\u003e3. Prepare Four Gifts of the Wise Men\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:18px;margin:12px 0 18px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBF3E4;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:190px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#fff\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/2583\/1480\/files\/Gold.jpg\" alt=\"Gold gift ideas for the Great Gift Exchange\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:190px;object-fit:contain\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#A9822C;font-size:1.1em\"\u003e#1 Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Jesus as the King.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeas:\u003c\/em\u003e gold chocolate coins, gold-wrapped chocolate, gold ornaments, candles, or bells.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBF3E4;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:190px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#fff\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/2583\/1480\/files\/Franken.jpg\" alt=\"Frankincense gift ideas for the Great Gift Exchange\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:190px;object-fit:contain\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#A9822C;font-size:1.1em\"\u003e#2 Frankincense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Jesus as the High Priest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeas:\u003c\/em\u003e small tea lights, candles of any kind, bells, or essential oils.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBF3E4;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:190px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#fff\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/2583\/1480\/files\/Myrrh.jpg\" alt=\"Myrrh gift ideas for the Great Gift Exchange\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:190px;object-fit:contain\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#A9822C;font-size:1.1em\"\u003e#3 Myrrh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Jesus as the Lamb of God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeas:\u003c\/em\u003e bath bombs, bubble bath, soaps, washcloths, snowflakes, or anything cleansing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBF3E4;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:190px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#fff\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/2583\/1480\/files\/Worship.jpg\" alt=\"Worship gift ideas for the Great Gift Exchange\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:190px;object-fit:contain\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#A9822C;font-size:1.1em\"\u003e#4 Worship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Jesus as Lord and the love of your heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeas:\u003c\/em\u003e joy, faith, hope, or love ornaments, hearts, or crosses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e Hobby Lobby, Oriental Trading, and the Dollar Store all have items for less than $1 each. Buying in bulk online is another option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e Buy Christmas items on sale after the season to save 50% to 90% for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#A9822C\"\u003e4. Host Your Party!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:24px;align-items:start\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt least two days before:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchase all gifts, wrapping or tissue paper, gift bags, and food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe day before:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorate. Wrap each gift individually and place one of each in a gift bag for every guest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e Use the same wrapping paper for all of gift one, another paper for all of gift two, and so on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParty day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have gifts ready when guests arrive. Tell guests \u003cstrong\u003eNOT to open their gifts until instructed\u003c\/strong\u003e. It builds excitement and anticipation!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the devotion for each gift from The Great Gift Exchange, share the main thoughts in your own words, or play the video presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe conclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invite everyone to receive the gift of Christ’s love, sacrifice, and forgiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/2583\/1480\/files\/christmas-mom-reading-by-tree.jpg\" alt=\"Mother reading to her daughter by the Christmas tree\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;align-items:center;background:#FBF3E4;border:2px solid #E2BB5C;border-radius:16px;padding:24px;margin:32px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 200px;max-width:200px;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/2583\/1480\/files\/Free-Christmas-Coloring-Pages.jpg\" alt=\"Free Christmas coloring pages of the three Wise Men\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:240px;color:#14203D\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#A9822C;font-weight:700\"\u003eFree Coloring Pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px\"\u003ePrint three Wise Men coloring pages from The Great Gift Exchange for your party guests. Kids can color while they hear the Christmas story!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/2583\/1480\/files\/Great-Gift-Exchange-Free-Coloring-Pages.pdf?v=1794251529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#5A1222;color:#FBF3E4;padding:12px 26px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\"\u003eDownload the coloring pages (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#0F4A2E;color:#FBF3E4;border-radius:16px;padding:24px;margin-top:32px;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700\"\u003eWant to reach the kids in your life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eChildren ages 4 to 14 are the most receptive hearts to the Gospel. 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