A time to rejoice and give unto others, Christmas celebrates the birthof the Christian savior. 'Tis the season for Christmas parties andmerriment! We’ve got plenty of fun and easy Christmas ideas to help youplan the perfect Christmas party and celebrate the most wonderful timeof the year!
From Christmas crafts and party games to cookieand candy recipes and decoration tips, our Celebrations experts arebrimming with ideas to help make your Christmas season merry.
"It's Christmas, Charlie Brown!" Since 1964, A Charlie Brown Christmas has been charming the world with its touching tale of the true meaning of Christmas. Iconic scenes from the cartoon special have worked their way into pop culture history, includi...
For a fresh spin on holiday drinks, turn the usual after-work event into a modern Christmas cocktail party. Think unconventional colors, stylish decorations and festive libations. The vibe is merry and chic, no Santa Claus required.
Open your home to friends and family on the holidays. Serve an abundant buffet of hand-carved roast turkey and maple-glazed ham, alongside a dazzling selection of gourmet spreads. This menu is perfect for the easy & elegant gourmet, or the smart host...
Visions of sugarplums hardly compare to the confectionary splendor of a Gingerbread House Decorating Party for Christmas. Make a child's holiday dream come true by hosting this classic cookie celebration full of gumdrops, chocolate kisses, candy cane...
Holiday festivities are even sweeter when a tray of cupcakes is on the party table!Bake up your favorite cupcake recipe and then decorate them as reindeer, snowflakes, gingerbread men or any one of these tasty ideas.Display red and green cupcakes in the shape of a Christmas tree or on a whimsical multi-tiered stand for a simply merry Christmas celebration.You'll find more seasonal ideas on our Christmas and Holiday Party pages!
Christmas is such a special holiday. It's recognized by so many different cultures that you can be sure to find it celebrated, in some way, no matter where you are in the world. And while its fun to keep up with our own Christmas traditions, with so many Christmas customs around the world, it might be fun to adopt a few new ones too. Here, we explore some of the traditions that can be found in Italy, France, Germany and Mexico.
Christmas hors d'oeuvres, from the French, meaning "outside the work," can be harder to spell (hors d'oeuvres, hors d'ouevre, hor douvres or hor'dourves) than they are to actually prepare! Most American chefs and hosts will resort to preparing "appet...
What would Christmas Eve be without cookies and milk for Santa? Step it up this December 24th with a few treats for Santa's crew like "No Bake" Elf Ball Bites, Reindeer Food, Christmas Caramel Corn, and Gingerbread Santa Cookies to make for a happy, happy Christmas Eve!
Tis the season for parties, and throwing one can drain your holiday budget. If you want to host an enjoyable and festive Christmas party on a budget, first break down the party into manageable categories like the four below. Then focus on ways to sav...
Holiday spirits were never so tasty!
Try one of these delicious cocktails at your party such as Baileys in a fun chocolate dipped and sprinkled Martini glass, the Feliz Navidad Maria with a hot red and green garnish, or The New Gibson accented by sleek chive spears.
Warm everyone up with a brew of Peppermint White Hot Chocolate and keep the kids merry with a S'more Mocktail.
Did you know that an estimated 2.1 billion Christmas cards will be sent this holiday season? Here are some more Christmas fun facts to spark conversation at your holiday parties.
Each year, notable design houses issue holiday ornaments. Whether you are a collector of all things Christmas, a fan of Swarovski crystal, or love the idea of a gift in that little blue box from Tiffanys, these unique ornaments offer a little something for everyone.
Scenes of villages, trains, and ice skaters on little mirror ponds are fond memories that I have of the decor under our family Christmas tree. Instead of a simple skirt or the traditional nativity scene, create a magical mood under the tree with miniature townspeople in a village, toys in a play land, or a model train that encircles the trunk creating a lively holiday landscape.
Looking for those little extras to fill up your family and friends' Christmas stockings this year? Well, we've rounded up some of our favorite little gift ideas. The best part? Each is $10 or under!Need a little more gift-giving inspiration? Check out our Christmas Gift Ideas guide.
Plan a fabulous girl's night holiday party with your favorite gals. It's a perfect excuse to leave the holiday stress behind, carve out some girl time and catch up on each others' lives. You can also incorporate cookie baking and gift wrapping to get those last minute holiday tasks done while surrounded by friends.More Holiday Party Ideas: Holiday Volunteering PartyHoliday Wine Pairing TipsUnique Holiday Wreaths
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