holidays
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Etiquette Tips for Christmas card etiquette
During the holiday season, nothing spreads cheer faster than Christmas cards. Choosing the perfect Christmas card idea requires a little creativity, but sending greetings is all about planning and following a few simple etiquette rules. Whether it’s your first […]
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Holidays 26 New Year’s Eve 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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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 80 Happy New Year wishes and messages for 2025
A new year is a fresh start on the calendar, full of hope and potential. In other words, it’s the perfect time to connect with your loved ones. Whether you’re planning to celebrate in person with your circle, […]
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Holidays 10 festive holiday activities for kids and adults
The holidays are truly a special part of the year—save the best for last, right? It’s a time for goofy holiday sweaters, fun with loved ones, and savoring the flavors of the season. Whether your holidays are marked […]
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Business 40 business holiday card messages to send to clients, customers, and employees
The holidays are a time for making and maintaining connections. Whether you’re a small business owner, a C-suite executive in a corporation, or a self-employed freelancer, sending business holiday cards reminds clients, employees, and customers that you care—and […]
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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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Interviews How I holiday: Tabling holiday party convention with Laila Gohar
Laila Gohar’s parties might be best described as experiential. The internationally beloved artist and co-founder of visionary lifestyle brand Gohar World (along with her sister, Nadia) manifests a surrealist fantasy in every holiday event she hosts. Whether she’s […]
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Holidays What is Dia de Los Reyes? Party inspiration fit for a king
For many people around the world, the holiday activities and celebrations don’t end when the ball drops at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Día de Los Reyes, also known as Three Kings’ Day or the Feast of the […]
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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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Holidays 10 Kwanzaa celebration ideas and traditions
In the African American and Black communities, Kwanzaa celebrates African heritage and ancestry, promoting unity, community, and working towards common goals. Each December, many African American families honor their culture and ancestors with a joyous Kwanzaa celebration that […]
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Holidays 30 ugly Christmas sweater party ideas
An ugly Christmas sweater party encourages guests to cozy up, get toasty, and celebrate the season in a low-key way. Perfect for your team’s holiday happy hour or Christmas Eve with the family, these parties put your holiday […]
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Holidays Picking the perfect date for your holiday party
There are four Saturdays in the entire holiday season. Seriously. The good news, though, is that there are plenty of other opportune times to host a holiday party—you don’t just have to wait until the weekend. If you’ve […]
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Holidays 40 Christmas dinner party ideas to warm up your winter
With the arrival of shorter days and longer evenings, it’s natural to start dreaming of warm and festive Christmas dinner parties. Hot drinks, twinkling lights, chestnuts roasting (or at least Nat King Cole singing about them)—we’re talking the […]
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Holidays 62 holiday and Christmas card ideas for sending warm season’s greetings
When it comes to connecting with friends and family over the holidays, sending holiday cards is the most special method. Whether they arrive in a mailbox or an inbox, holiday cards can spread warmth and good cheer, no […]
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Holidays 29 holiday and Christmas party theme ideas for a joy-filled celebration
Holiday parties have a tendency to start to blend together. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Between work, friends, and family, every night brings a new opportunity to celebrate in a totally unique way. Give your […]