Holidays
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Holidays
The ultimate Christmas and holiday party planning guide
It’s that time of year when friends, families, and coworkers convene and connect, toasting to previous months and precious loved ones. Holiday parties are a tradition of sharing warmth and spreading happiness. But they don’t just happen—they take […]
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Holidays
How I holiday: Making Christmas party magic with Clare de Boer
Crafting a memorable dining experience is about more than just the food—something Clare de Boer knows well. Take a seat at the chef-owner’s acclaimed Hudson Valley restaurant Stissing House and you’re instantly enveloped in warmth—from the candlelight to […]
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Holidays
26 New Year’s traditions from around the world to ring in the New Year
Whether you love celebrating the new year with a wild party or in quiet reflection, New Year’s Eve is all about waving goodbye to the current year and hello to the next. Many New Year’s traditions reflect this […]
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Holidays
From tinsel to tweed, let’s find your holiday party hosting style
You might think that a holiday party is already enough of a theme unto itself. But [Gretchen Weiners’ voice] …you could be wrong. No matter what kind of shindig you’re prepping for—your 18th annual holiday party or your […]
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Interviews
How I holiday: Colin King’s guide to hosting a holiday party at home
Colin King has a knack for arranging things. The celebrated interior stylist known for crafting elegant, poetic vignettes is revered across industries for his innate talent and sense of taste, whether he’s contributing to esteemed publications like “Architectural […]
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Etiquette
When to send Christmas and holiday cards (and when is too late)
We’ve all been there: standing in a post office with a stack of festive, personalized holiday cards with 10 more items still on the holiday to-do checklist, only to have the postal worker say that the cards will […]
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Holidays
18 Hanukkah decorating ideas to make your celebration glow
Hanukkah is Judaism’s festival of lights, celebrated for eight days—which makes it ideal for decorating your home and enjoying the fruits of your labors all holiday long. Friends and family join to light their Chanukiah (colloquially called a […]
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Holidays
40 Thanksgiving decorating ideas to feast your eyes on
Nothing sets the mood for Thanksgiving like the savory aroma of turkey roasting in the oven or a fresh pumpkin pie cooling on the counter. But there’s more to hosting Thanksgiving than getting the menu just right. Bring […]
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Etiquette
What to bring to a Christmas party: A guide to food and gift etiquette for holiday partygoers
‘Tis the season of Christmas party invitations, and (if you’re lucky) your holiday invites will come by post—Paperless Post. One thing party guests love about getting online event invitations is the private messaging feature that lets you, for […]
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Business
15 office holiday party ideas for a festive work celebration
They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but did “they” ever find themselves in charge of the office holiday party? If you’re hosting the office party this year, we’re here to ensure that your event […]
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Holidays
51 unique Thanksgiving dinner ideas to impress your guests
Turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes—check, check, check. Thanksgiving is all about traditions, and that includes bringing everyone’s favorite traditional foods to the table. But if you’d like to change things up a little this year, why not add […]
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Interviews
The art of the last-minute holiday party with Mr. Boddington’s Studio’s Rebecca Ruebensaal
The last few months of the year have a well-documented habit of absolutely flying by. One minute December is months away, and the next, Thanksgiving’s but a memory. Before you know it, you might be feeling like it’s […]
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Interviews
Merry manners: Etiquette expert Lizzie Post shares tips on how to host a holiday party with grace
When it comes to manners and etiquette, one name in particular comes to mind: Emily Post. Originally published in 1922 (with updates every five years), Post’s book “Etiquette” covers everything from proper handshakes to cutlery placement, and has […]
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Etiquette
11 Friendsgiving invitation wording ideas your pals will appreciate
Friendsgiving is a fun, festive way to show gratitude for your chosen family around the holidays. It can take place on Thanksgiving Day and include all the traditional trimmings—who’s going to say no to turkey, cranberry sauce, and […]
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Etiquette
20 festive ideas for Christmas and holiday party invitation wording
Are you looking to ring in the coming holiday season with a festive bash? Or perhaps you’re interested in throwing an intimate holiday dinner party for your closest friends and family on Christmas Eve? Either way, the Christmas […]