Cozy Victorian-Style Christmas Party Shopping List: Lanterns, Candles & Table Décor

Our Wassail Lane Christmas kit is all snowy cottages, lantern glow and carols by candlelight. These are the pieces we'd use to bring it to life, from LED taper candles and brass lanterns to evergreen garland, cloth napkins, punch bowls and cookie tins. Each link opens a search on Amazon so you can compare styles, prices and delivery dates. Please keep everyone safe: choose LED candles around little ones and pets, and keep hot dishes, ovens and knives for grown-ups.

Want the printables to go with it? Our Wassail Lane Cozy Christmas Party Kit has invitations, a menu, carol sheets, games and more, and you can see more printable party kits in our shop.

Candles, lanterns & table décor

• Flameless LED taper candles (paid link): Warm candlelit glow with no wax drips or flames.
• Brass taper candle holders (paid link): Line them down the middle of the table.
• Lanterns with LED candles (paid link): Classic lantern shapes for the porch, mantel or table.
• Evergreen garland (paid link): Drape it along the table, mantel or banister.
• Battery fairy lights, warm white (paid link): Soft golden sparkle for windows and shelves.
• Faux holly and berry picks (paid link): Tuck into garlands, wreaths and napkin rings.
• Pinecones, natural (paid link): Scatter along the table or fill a bowl.
• Red velvet ribbon (paid link): For bows, banner hanging and Wishing Tree baubles.
• Jute twine (paid link): For hanging the banner and tying gift tags.

Serveware & hosting

• Cloth napkins in red and green (paid link): Easy warmth for every place setting.
• Napkin rings (paid link): Slip a place card or sprig of rosemary through each one.
• Glass punch bowl with ladle (paid link): For the Wassail Bowl.
• Glass mugs for wassail and cocoa (paid link): Clear mugs show off the colour.
• Wooden serving boards (paid link): For rolls, cheese or the dessert spread.
• Serving spoons and utensils set (paid link): Every dish needs its own spoon.
• Christmas crackers (paid link): Paper hats, jokes and a tiny gift for every guest.
• Cookie tins (paid link): For the cookie swap and take-home treats.
• Reusable food storage containers (paid link): For sending leftovers home.

Wassail & kitchen helpers

• Cinnamon sticks (paid link): For the Wassail.
• Whole cloves (paid link): For the Wassail.
• Star anise (paid link): A pretty, fragrant touch for the mulled cider.
• Gingerbread cookie cutters (paid link): For the cookie swap.
• Instant-read food thermometer (paid link): A handy check for roasts and bakes.

Printing, games & crafts

• Matte white cardstock (paid link): For printing the kit.
• Fine-tip markers or gel pens (paid link): For the Wishing Tree baubles and place cards.
• Paper trimmer (paid link): Clean edges for cards and labels.
• Hole punch (paid link): For threading the banner pennants.
• Wooden craft sticks or dowels (paid link): For the photo props.
• Crayons and colored pencils (paid link): For the kids' table coloring pages.
• Washi tape (paid link): For hanging signs and labels.

Product selection, prices and availability on Amazon change often. Check the details on Amazon before you buy.