Mele Kalikimaka: Enjoy a Christmas Luau on Your Patio

So you want to throw a Christmas party that everyone will still be talking about next holiday season, but you’re out of ideas. Believe it or not, even in this, MagnaTrack® has your back. Everyone is already expecting the usual stuff: trees, tinsel, Bing Crosby on the stereo, and eggnog in your cup. But what if you kept the wintery backdrop while making the party a bit more tropical?

Why don’t say goodbye to the usual and say aloha to your friends and family as they come to your patio for a Christmas luau?

The Decorations

One of the best parts about a Christmas luau is that you have two totally recognizable aesthetics that have almost no overlap. A decorated tree screams Christmas while loud shirts and flower leis speak of the island breezes. So we’re looking for clever ways to combine winter wonderland with island paradise.

The Christmas Palm Tree is exactly what it sounds like. You get yourself a palm tree, real or fake, depending on your commitment, and then trick it out in tinsel, a pink flamingo ornament, and a star on top.

The Tropical Santa Hat will set you apart from your fellow partygoers with style. Sure, everyone will be wearing big flower prints, sandals, and leis, but you’ll wear the crown of a party king.

Leis are a must. You can greet your guests at the door with a cheery “Aloha!” and a ring of flowers. And you can feel free to make the joke a thousand times if you want. You know the one.

We’d like to tell you we’re the first ones to think of this, but we aren’t. So if you make a few set pieces like your decorated palm tree, you can round the rest of the decor out off the shelf. Luau Santa centerpieces, plates and party supplies, and more are just an internet search away.

The Entertainment

The party people need some games to play that will get the laughter going, and we have just the right ideas.

Limbo is a classic luau entertainment, and this inflatable will have you seeing how low you can go without losing any Christmas spirit.
You probably don’t know any hula dancers, but we bet you know some people who can hula hoop like champions. Put everyone in a line and time them to see who can go the longest. If you narrow it down to a final two or three participants, double or triple their hoops and see how long they can swivel those hips

A poi-eating contest isn’t just a fun play on words. It will also be a real opportunity for your partygoers to have themselves a messy little Christmas. We’ll talk more about poi in the menu section, but this is just a small bowl of poi that they must eat as fast as they can…without their hands or utensils.

The Menu

Here are a few delicious dishes and tantalizing cocktails that will be at home in your Christmas luau.

Hawaiian-Style Kalua Pork is an absolute must. Traditionally, this would be an entire pig buried in the sand with hot coals and slow-roasted for days. Think of it like pulled pork but with an entirely different flavor. And since most of us don’t have firepits or entire pigs to bury, we recommend this recipe to get you close to the mark in a lot less time.

Hawaiian bread is sweet and fluffy, so it feels like a holiday without being as heavy as most traditional rolls.

Let’s talk poi! Poi was a staple of ancient Hawaiian luaus and today is a staple like rice is to Asia or potatoes are to the United States. It’s not difficult to make, but it is time-consuming, so plan ahead.

And wash it all down with a Blue Hawaiian cocktail!

The Venue

You didn’t think we’d leave out the most important part, did you? If you’re unfamiliar with MagnaTrack, you might be wondering how you’re supposed to maintain this tropical theme on a wintery patio. We’ve got you covered, literally.

MagnaTrack screens can take any outdoor space and transform it so you can enjoy it all year round. And all with a minimum of maintenance. During the sunnier months, you can control how much shade you have with a retractable design that you can fine-tune to your perfect setting. This also adds another level of privacy, creating a polite separation from your neighbors when enjoying your backyard.

MagnaTrack screens are built tough with high-quality materials that maximize durability and longevity. Even our basic screens are engineered to withstand strong wind and rain while blocking UV exposure. They’re naturally mold and mildew-resistant to the point we recommend cleaning them with soap and water. With our available colors or color-matching technology, they can adapt to any home’s aesthetic. Every MagnaTrack screen:

• Is built to last with a lifetime warranty*
• Reduces service calls by 98% thanks to a patented self-tensioning design
• Protects against blinding sun, strong winds, pesky insects, and nosy neighbors
• Insulates and blocks UV to enhance your home’s efficiency

And if you purchase one of our vinyl options and add a heating element, you can keep your patio, lanai, or pergola warm and cozy all winter long. Even during Christmas. Especially when you’re throwing a holiday luau.

Bringing the Heat (Outside)

Enclose your outdoor space with MagnaTrack’s motorized, retractable vinyl screens gives you climate control where you least expect it: your backyard. You’ll still need a heat source, such as patio heaters or vents that share the house’s climate control, but the screens help retain that heat to create the perfect place for your holiday parties. You’ll be enjoying island fun and tropical warmth even if snow is falling just on the other side of your MagnaTrack screen.
Your Patio + MagnaTrack = An Island in the Sun, Even in Winter
When it comes to a unique setting that keeps your guests comfortable and makes serving dinner and drinks convenient, there’s no better option than screening your patio with MagnaTrack. Protection from the elements, additional privacy, and a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor are all just a call away.

Trust the industry leader in motorized retractable screen enclosures. We may not be the only choice, but we’re always the best choice. Contact MagnaTrack today to transform your outdoor space into an island getaway.