Put a new twist on Ugly for the holidays: Ugly hats, Ugly outfits, Ugly sweaters. The winner with the ugliest (hat, outfit, sweater) gets a prize. The only rule: Ugly hats stay on until after the prize. Teens will love this theme, but grown-ups like it too.
As host of the Ugly holiday party make sure you serve ugly food. Ask your friends to bring ugly snacks to share. The person who brings the ugliest snack gets a prize. Take pictures of snacks and have everyone vote on the ugliest one.
Ugly Party Games
Rob Your Neighbor
- Each person can bring an inexpensive gift or you can buy gifts at the dollar store. St Louis area Dollar Tree stores actually have some nice items unisex to choose from right now: book lights, 5-pkg Cappuccino mixes, picture frames and Margarita glasses.
- Count your guests and write the numbers on a small piece of paper.
- Put the numbers in a bowl and have each person draw a number.
- Number 1 gets a present.
- Number 2 can choose a gift or rob Number 1.
- Number 3 can robs 1 or 2; they in turn can rob each other or 3.
- The game continues until all numbers are drawn.
Eskimo Bingo
- Similar to Rob Your Neighbor, but the players use dice.
- The first person to roll doubles chooses a gift.
- The next person to roll doubles chooses a gift or robs a neighbor.
- The next person to roll doubles opens the game up for outright theft.
Ugly Snacks
The dips taste great but can look ugly dumped in a bowl. Not ugly enough? Add blue food coloring.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
- 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 3/4-cup pepper sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions:
Heat chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Cook, stirring until well blended and warm. Mix in half of the shredded cheese, and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, cover, and cook on Low setting until hot and bubbly.
Ugly Dip
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1-cup mayonnaise
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chili peppers, drained
- 1 (7 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
- 1 green onion, chopped
Directions:
Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced tomatoes, corn and green onion in a bowl. Serve immediately or chill.
Cream Cheese Dip
- 2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- Chopped onions to taste
- Chili powder to taste
- Ketchup
Mix all ingredients. Add enough Ketchup to tint the cream cheese a light pinkish color.
Ugly Gooey Butter Cake
Gooey Butter cake originated in St. Louis. When you make your Gooey Butter cake, tint the cream cheese filling pea-green or blue. It won't affect the taste.
Keep the theme "ugly." Instead of cutting brownies or cake in nice squares, use tablespoon to "hunk" the pieces on the platter. Make misshapen cookies. Use ugly serving dishes.
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