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December 21, 2009
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Question – do people in other countries ever throw an American party? Here in America we’re all about the Mexican theme, the German/Oktoberfest theme, the Irish St Patrick’s Day. What would you do for an American theme? Eat McDonalds and watch baseball? Now getting back to the point, this Mexican inspired holiday party is kind of perfect. Paper banners, sparkly pinatas and churros – happy new year indeed.

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  • On December 21, 2009 , Amanda said:

    Huh, I never thought about that. Good observation though. I think there would be a lot of red, white, and blue at that party!

  • On December 21, 2009 , Cheryl said:

    Ha. Ha. Probably not. I think the only reason Americans do that is because of the whole melting pot thing.

    But, if they threw an American party I think it should be more centered around 4th of July theme with lots of red, white and blue, grilling, and a backyard game. hmmm… American traditions are so different and diverse depending on the community you were grew up and with which culture… hmm…

  • On December 21, 2009 , Tierney said:

    In London sometimes they'll do an american Thanksgiving. They sell the makings for turkey day (like pumpkin pie and such) so that the english can recreate a good ol' american thanksgiving…but…that's the only thing i can think of :)

  • On December 21, 2009 , olivia rae said:

    gorgeous!!! i love the pink and red doiley flags! xoxo

  • On December 21, 2009 , Amanda Blair said:

    That's so funny, I was just talking about this over brunch with girlfriends! One of the ladies was saying her husband had to bring a dish from his culture and being from texas he brought mac and cheese from the box and wonder bread. Funny as heck but sorta sad!

  • On December 21, 2009 , umama said:

    Thats a good question! I will have to ask now I'm curious!

  • On December 21, 2009 , Karen said:

    "More then jazz, or musical theater, or morbid obesity, television is the true American art form."

    An American party probably involves hot dogs and watching television. Maybe fireworks.

  • On December 21, 2009 , {lovely little things} said:

    I love the deep red flowers, great party idea!

  • On December 22, 2009 , Risti Megan said:

    A party like that would be good anytime of the year! Love the pinatas.

  • On December 22, 2009 , Sue (Someone's Mom) said:

    Great question! I love those flowers!

    Sue

  • On December 22, 2009 , thevoyageofv said:

    Yes, since living in Europe I've been to a few American themed parties. And no, they didn't involve watching tv. Not everyone thinks we're stupid.

  • On December 23, 2009 , Nancy said:

    We held my husband's work party at our house this year and one of his employees is from China, he commented on how he liked our "American Family Christmas theme." I had to laugh and thought how I'd completely done it unintentionally:)

  • On December 26, 2009 , Alyssa Goodnight said:

    Darn good question!
    Barbeque and apple pie? And I like the fireworks idea.

  • On December 31, 2009 , Apt. #34 said:

    ok, I totally need those pinatas for my wedding!

  • On January 4, 2010 , Kate said:

    My housemates and I (in New Zealand) threw an Americana party a year or so ago. I dressed as the statue of liberty. :) There was cowboys & girls, mexicans, paris hiltons, evangelists, american musicians, elvis, dog the bounty hunter, lots of 1950s teenagers, army dudes, and richard nixon. Haha!

  • On January 12, 2010 , lemons and whisk said:

    anne over in Sweden, of annesfood.blogspot.com, had an american party with her work friends!
    http://annesfood.blogspot.com/2008/03/american-buffet.html

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