A Housewarming Party
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person or people who bought the apartment or house or moved are the ones who throw the party. It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like. It is an opportunity to fill the new space with love and hopeful presents.
It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party. Some common items(物品) people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and items like curtains. Even if there isn't a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like, a piece of art or a plant. This is often appreciated since at a housewarming party there isn't a lot of food served, usually just appetizers or sandwiches.
The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into a new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. This isn't usual though.
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift so that the person could keep the home warm for the winter.
A. You can also bring food or drinks to share.
B. Different activities are held to make guests satisfied.
C. There are usually no planned activities at a housewarming party.
D. Now most homes substitute (替代) fires with central heating to keep warm.
E. Different people hold or attend housewarming parties for various reasons.
F. Some people register a list of things they would like to give as gifts at local stores.
G. The party is an opportunity for friends and family to congratulate the person or people on the new home.
