Q: My boyfriend and I just bought our first house together and some of our friends/relatives are telling us we should have a housewarming party. I always thought that someone else was supposed to plan and throw the party for you at the new house and that you’re not supposed to throw it for yourself. Is it proper? Who is right?
A: A housewarming party is hosted by the new homeowners (or renters) to welcome friends and family to their new home, to give tours and receive compliments, and to serve food and have friends help “warm” their residence with their caring and affection.
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If part of your concern is the idea of housewarming gifts being expected due to it being called a housewarming party the work around is simple you just host a party in your new house and do not use the title of housewarming party. Summer party or Fall party or such can become an annual tradition.
I second Alicia’s advice. However, whether it is hosted by the homeowner or someone else, the new homeowner(s) should not expect gifts. I think a “housewarming” or “warming of the house” does not necessarily imply offering a gift to help decorate the home, but rather to warm the home with friendly faces and fill it with smiles and laughs as if it had been the new homeowners residence for years. If they do happen to receive them, they should graciously accept the gift(s) with thanks.