Monday, May 2, 2022

Harry Potter: Feasts and Festivities

Harry Potter: Feasts and Festivities 
By Jennifer Carroll 
Insight Editions, 2021. 191 pages. Nonfiction 

Every event is magical when it’s inspired by Harry Potter. With loads of photos, this book features five unique Harry Potter-themed events, from a movie marathon to a wedding to a Halloween party. Under each party, there are decoration ideas, invitations, food, activities, and more. There are 40 different printables available through the publisher’s website for all the different parties, and many come in multiple languages. This book offers step-by-step instructions to create, craft, and cater a beautiful Harry Potter event. 

As someone who has planned a Harry Potter event before, I appreciated the variety of ideas, foods, and activities presented in this book. Almost every idea or recipe comes with a photo, so you know what you are creating. The printables are easy to use and available to everyone. My favorite ideas are the Sorting Ceremony Ice Cream Sundaes (there are different color sprinkles hidden in the ice cream cones) and the phoenix invitation. I would recommend this to anyone who is hosting a Harry Potter party, looking for decoration ideas or printables, or just loves to throw elaborate events. 

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