Holiday party invitation maker
Holiday Party Invitations, Animated and Ready to Send
Browse festive video templates for Christmas parties, Hanukkah nights, office get-togethers and New Year’s Eve. Personalize your invitation in the TwistInvite app, share one link by text, and guests RSVP in their browser without downloading anything.
Festive video templates
Share one link by SMS
Guests RSVP without the app
Invitations are created and edited in the TwistInvite app. Your guests don’t need it: they open your link, watch, and RSVP in their browser.
Festive collection
Holiday Party Templates From the TwistInvite Library
Real festive templates from the TwistInvite library, grouped by the kind of December party you’re hosting: Christmas at home, dressy dinners, office and team parties, family and kids, Hanukkah nights and New Year’s Eve. Press play to watch each one move before you choose.
Cozy Christmas parties at home
Living-room parties, open houses and cookie swaps with friends and neighbors.
Dressy Christmas dinners and galas
Seated dinners, cocktail evenings and black-tie parties where the dress code matters.
Office and team parties
Mixers, team lunches and winter parties that work for an in-office, hybrid or remote crowd. The two Winter Party designs carry no Christmas imagery, for teams that prefer a general holiday look.
Family and kids' Christmas
Playful designs for a kids' party, a family gift exchange or a visit from Santa.
Hanukkah nights
Menorah lightings, latke nights, family gatherings and Hanukkah happy hours.
New Year's Eve
Countdowns, masquerades and champagne toasts for December 31.
Find your festive template
Open the festive collection, pick a design, then finish it in the TwistInvite app.
How it works
From festive template to a full guest list in four steps
Browse festive templates
Open the festive collection on the TwistInvite site and preview Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve designs until one fits your party.
On this pageOpen the app to create
Download or open the TwistInvite app, add your event details and your own photos, video or audio if you like, and hold to record a short voice message (up to 15 seconds on the free plan).
Host · in the appShare your invitation link
Send the finished invitation by SMS or copy the link into any chat or group thread you already use, with your party details in the message.
Host · SMS or linkGuests view and RSVP
Guests open the link in their phone or computer browser, watch the invitation and reply. No download, no account. You follow responses with RSVP tracking in the app.
Guests · in the browser
Start With a Festive Template
Guests never need an account or the app.
Holiday parties you can host
One invitation style for every December plan
Holiday invitations do different jobs. A team party needs clear logistics; a Hanukkah night needs the right evening; a New Year’s Eve party needs a little drama. Pick the template mood first, then write the details your guests actually need.
Christmas parties
Cozy markets, classic red-and-green scenes or a formal gala ballroom. Put the dress code, an ugly-sweater note or a gift-swap rule in the message you send with the link. More ideas: Christmas party invitation guide. Hosting a gift swap? See Secret Santa invitations.
Office and team holiday parties
Share one link in the team chat so everyone can reply without signing up for anything. Keep it practical: venue, start time, whether partners are welcome. See corporate event invitation templates or office party wording.
Hanukkah gatherings
Menorah lighting, latkes or a Hanukkah dinner with family. Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4 and ends on Saturday, December 12, so tell guests which night you’re hosting. See all Hanukkah invitation templates or ideas in our Hanukkah invitation guide.
New Year’s Eve parties
Countdowns, masquerades and champagne-toast nights. Put the start time, the midnight plan and any late-night logistics up front. See all New Year’s Eve invitation templates or New year's eve party invitations for 2027.
Cookie swaps and cozy nights in
Smaller parties still deserve a proper invite. Mention how many cookies to bring or whether it’s pajamas-welcome. Inspiration: cookie decorating party invitations.
Friendsgiving and end-of-year dinners
The festive collection also covers autumn and Thanksgiving designs for late-November gatherings. See Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving invitation templates or Friendsgiving invitation ideas and wording.
Posadas
Las Posadas run from December 16 to 24, with candles, songs, piñatas and ponche. See posada invitation templates with papel picado and piñatas, or posada invitation wording.
Before you send
What to put on a holiday party invitation
December calendars fill fast, so give guests everything they need to decide in one look. Want help with the words? Our Christmas party invitation wording guide has examples.
- The occasion and the host: “Holiday party at the Garcias’” or “Team holiday celebration.”
- Date, start time and end time: an end time helps guests plan the rest of a busy evening.
- Address and arrival notes: parking, building entry, or the nearest station.
- Dress code or theme: cocktail attire, ugly sweaters, pajamas, masquerade masks.
- Who’s invited: say whether partners or children are welcome.
- Gift swap or what to bring: spending limit and rules, written in your message.
- RSVP-by date: guests reply from the invitation link, and you see responses in the app.
- A personal touch: record a short video message for guests (up to 15 seconds on the free plan).
Timing
When to send holiday party invitations
Use these common etiquette ranges as a starting point. Send earlier if your party lands on a popular December weekend or guests need to travel.
| Party | Suggested send time | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office or team holiday party | 4–6 weeks before | Work calendars and venue bookings fill early in December. |
| Christmas party on a December weekend | 3–4 weeks before | Guests often juggle several invitations for the same weekend. |
| Hanukkah gathering | 2–3 weeks before | Name the night clearly; in 2026 Hanukkah runs December 4–12. |
| New Year’s Eve party | 3–4 weeks before | Guests make NYE plans early and may need transport home. |
| Cookie swap or casual night in | 1–2 weeks before | Small, informal plans need less notice. |
Guidance only. Adjust for your guests and how far they travel.
Why a link
A flyer in the group chat vs a TwistInvite invitation link
A screenshot of a flyer is quick, but the replies end up scattered. A TwistInvite invitation keeps the design, the details and the answers together.
| Static flyer or image | TwistInvite invitation link | |
|---|---|---|
| What guests open | A still image | An animated video invitation with your event details |
| How guests reply | Messages in different threads | An RSVP in the browser, with no account or app |
| Keeping count | You tally replies by hand | RSVP tracking and guest response management in the app |
| Personal touch | Text only | Add a short video message (up to 15 seconds on the free plan) |
| How you share it | Send the file | Send by SMS or paste the link anywhere |
Free to start
Send holiday invitations free, upgrade only if you need to
Most holiday hosts start on the free plan. If you host more than three events in a month, Premium is available as a weekly, monthly or yearly plan.
Free plan
- Up to 3 events per month
- Free templates
- 15-second video messages
- RSVP tracking
- Share by SMS or link
Premium
- USD $2.99 per week
- USD $8.99 per month
- USD $39.99 per year
Prices shown in US dollars. The App Store sets local prices in other countries and regions.
Ideas & guides
Holiday party ideas and wording
Questions hosts ask
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a holiday party invitation with TwistInvite?
Browse the festive templates, open the one you like in the TwistInvite app, add your party details and an optional short video message, then share the invitation link by SMS or in any chat. Guests open it in their browser and RSVP.
Do my guests need to download the app?
No. Only the host uses the TwistInvite app to create and edit the invitation. Guests open your link in their browser, watch the invitation and RSVP without an account or the app.
Do you have Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve templates?
Yes. The festive collection includes Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve templates, plus autumn and Thanksgiving designs. The templates on this page are examples from that collection.
Is it free to send holiday party invitations?
Yes, you can start free. The free plan includes up to 3 events per month, free templates, 15-second video messages, RSVP tracking, and sharing by SMS or link. Premium costs USD $2.99 per week, $8.99 per month or $39.99 per year; the App Store sets local prices in other regions.
How far in advance should I send holiday party invitations?
Three to four weeks is a common range for December parties. Send four to six weeks ahead for office parties or popular weekends, and one to two weeks ahead for small, casual get-togethers.
Can I create the invitation on my computer?
You can browse templates on this site from any device, but invitations are created and edited in the TwistInvite app. Open the app on your phone to personalize and share.
Send your holiday invitation before the calendars fill up
Pick a festive template, personalize it in the TwistInvite app, and share one link your guests can open and answer.
Create and edit your invitation in the TwistInvite app. The app interface is available in 19 languages.