December Aldi Finds To Keep Your Holiday Parties Merry And Bright

As the weather settles into the chilly grasp of winter, some of the greatest sources of warmth during the season are holiday parties. The gathering of friends and family is bound to create lightness and laughter on its own, but the merriness can always be strengthened by holiday decor and food.

In this round of Aldi finds, we bring great tidings of goods that are bound to ensure a merry and bright holiday party. From holiday-themed cheeses and chocolates to wooden games and cake stands, this round of items will ensure a festive ambiance during, and even after, holiday gatherings.

If you just so happen to live in the U.S. state that's home to the most Aldi stores – or even near any Aldi location — you will have plenty of opportunities to sweep these finds into your basket. Most of these goods will hit Aldi shelves on December 4, but others will become available on December 11 or 18, so pay attention to the dates. Happy holidays!

Perfect for a holiday craft night with loved ones, this paint your own nutcracker set comes with a set of paints, glitter pens, and a paintbrush and will be priced at $4.99 each. There are four varieties of this nutcracker, each bearing either a drum, sword, candy, or gingerbread. This merry band of handsome little nutcrackers will come marching onto the shelves on December 4.

One of the best ways to celebrate the holidays is to celebrate with music. Whether it is gentle instrumentals filling in the background or a playlist that is jam-packed with everyone's seasonal favorites, a speaker will go a long way in livening up the celebration. While you're at it, why not go cordless? These LED Bluetooth speakers will be priced at $9.99 and hit the shelves on December 4.

This box of gingerbread cookie sandwiches is perfect for sharing. The epitome of holiday cheer, spiced gingerbread has always been a perfect partner to rich, tangy cream cheese. The generous cream cheese filling pressed between two gingerbread cookies easily rivals other sandwich cookies on the shelves. You can find these rich, yet sweet snacks on Aldi shelves starting December 4, and take them home for $4.79.

Not only do these festive cheeses come in four varieties — whiskey cheddar, cheddar with caramelized onions, cheddar with cracked black pepper, and mature cheddar — but they also come in different shapes! From festive fir trees to celebratory snowmen, you can gather the whole holiday ensemble starting December 4. Each of these variants are sold in six-ounce packages priced at $4.29 each.

While it's not strictly a common cake baking mistake, missing out on this attractive wood cake stand might be a regret that nevertheless sits at the back of your mind throughout the holiday season. Priced at $9.99, this cake stand adds a homey feel to the dessert sitting upon it. The triangular form of this display is perfect for many smaller foodstuffs to rest at different levels, from canapes to mini cupcakes. Both variations of the cake stand will hit the shelves on December 11.

There are two variations to these reindeer figures: one large reindeer with an impressive set of many-pointed antlers and a duo of one small and one medium figure. Both of these variations are available in either silver or black, starting December 4. The reindeer figures add elements of whimsy and enchantment to holiday decor and are priced at $29.99.

Sold in packs of two, these handmade crab cakes will be on Aldi, and maybe your oven, shelves beginning December 4. These crab cakes come in two varieties, Maryland-style and boardwalk-style, and will be sold at $6.49. These delectable discs are perfect for an easy, flavorful meal that you can prep in the midst of busy holiday celebrations.

Why settle for one flavor when it comes to dessert? This sampler features four varieties of cheesecake: New York style, chocolate marble, amaretto, and raspberry swirl, in a selection that will satisfy most flavor needs. The best part? The package features pre-cut slices, making it easy to serve and enjoy at holiday functions. When planning the party, be sure to pencil in time for the sampler to thaw out beforehand, as it is sold frozen. You can take this sampler home for $12.99 starting December 4.

These holiday goat cheeses provide the perfect opportunity to practice thoughtfully pairing cheeses with other ingredients for an elevated charcuterie board. With gingerbread and sweet cranberry stuffing varieties of this goat cheese hitting the shelves on December 18, charcuterie creativity will reach new flavor frontiers. These four-ounce packages of goat cheese can easily become the stars of a seasonal charcuterie board or another dish centering goat cheese, and for just $2.49 each.

These chocolate-covered delights are the perfect handheld snack for a holiday gathering. The mistletoe mix is composed of chocolate-covered pretzels and other small chocolate treats, while the other package contains milk chocolate and caramel-covered pretzel sticks. A bowl of either (or both) of these treats is sure to empty in the blink of an eye. These varieties will become available on December 4 and are priced at $3.99 per package.

What is a party without entertainment? The venue is sure to fill with laughter as guests compete over one of four types of game, including a miniature bean bag toss, 4 in a row, hook and ring toss, and shut the box dice game. You're sure to hear cheerful cries of awe and amazement as guests conquer the games. These four variations can be purchased at your local Aldi for $9.99 each, starting December 4.

Split into four sections, this tapas tray contains marinated feta cubes, pitted Castelvetrano olives, lemon feta antipasti, and sweet cherry peppers and offers the perfect opportunity to create many flavor combinations. From creamy to spicy, these components run the flavor gauntlet. Coming in at $9.99, this tapas tray can handily steal the show at holiday parties starting December 11.

While nothing screams holiday cheer quite like hot chocolate, a chocolate cake comes close. Any holiday party becomes twice as merry once the guests realize there is cake at stake, and this layered chocolate cake can be the perfect way to close off the celebration in flavor, and style. You can find this cake in Aldi stores for $9.99 starting December 11.