Merry & bright

Christmas at the Carters

Christmas at our house

Monday · December 7 · 2026

6:00 PM · The Carter House, Stowe, VT

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Mulled wine by the fire, dinner at seven, a white elephant swap and carols around the piano.

When

Monday · December 7 · 2026 · 6:00 PM

Where

The Carter House, Stowe, VT

Hosted by Claire & James Carter

Deck the halls

The tree is up, the cookies are in the oven and the carols are on repeat. Come celebrate the season with us by the fire.

The evening

6:00 PM
Mulled wine & cocoa
By the fire
7:00 PM
Christmas dinner
The dining room
8:30 PM
White elephant
One wrapped gift, $25 or under.
9:30 PM
Carols & cookies
Around the piano

What to wear

Festive

Velvet, plaid, sparkle or your best Christmas sweater.
We'll have slippers by the door.

Questions

How does the white elephant work?

Bring one wrapped gift around $25. We draw numbers, pick in turn and steal as we go.

Are kids welcome?

Yes. Santa may even stop by at eight.

Can I bring a dish?

Desserts are always welcome. Tell us in your RSVP note.

Giving back

Instead of gifts for us, we're collecting for:

The toy drive

Bring an unwrapped toy for the collection box.

The food bank

Games by the fire

Draw your Secret Santa, get your White Elephant number and mark your bingo card.

Secret Santa

Secret Santa · Sample

Everyone draws a name and gives that person a gift.

See my match

White Elephant

White Elephant · Sample

Bring a wrapped gift, draw numbers, open or steal.

My number

Holiday bingo

Bingo · Sample

Party moments to spot. A unique card for every player.

My card

Will you be home for Christmas?

Bring your coziest sweater.