Christmas Entertaining

Many people get so caught up in shopping and obligations that they have no time left to have a good time. Remember, the holidays are supposed to be fun.

This game is a Christmas variation of Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

Christmas smells are enticing, and chances are between the piney smell of the tree and the aroma of the food, you won't need to add much - especially if you're mulling wine or spicing cider. But...

Bing Crosby, Celine Dion or The Irish Tenors? Create the perfect atmosphere for your holiday events by buying the right music.

Are you a '60s babe who harbors fond memories of dancing in a cage above a dry-ice fog? A go-go boot stocking can tell Santa who you really are - and remind your kids that you were young and funky...

In Romania, children often wander around their neighborhoods singing Christmas carols during this special time of year.

In France, families gather together after Midnight Mass to partake of a late-night feast called the reveillon.

A Christmas party can be a major undertaking or a low-key gathering of friends. Be sure you plan ahead, since Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone. One thing is for sure, though,...

At the end of each year, fruitcake begins to appear and we are all forced to face its strange texture, its awkward gift quality and its proper disposal. Whether or not you like fruitcake, it's a...

It's that time of year again. Your company’s annual Christmas bash looms like a complicated dental procedure. You dread it but can’t afford to miss it. There might be dire consequences. Follow...

A Christmas cookie exchange is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and spend time with the people that you love. All of your guests will leave the party with memories of a lovely party, and a...

A holiday cookie swap is a great way to visit with friends and family and stock up on delicious holiday treats all at the same time! Every guest brings four dozen of their favorite cookie to swap...

Amaze your children and neighbors with a yard full of snow candles. Smaller and more manageable than a snow fort or even a snowman, even the smallest of children can help you create snow candle....

Corporate parties can be a great way to celebrate Christmas at the end of a year. Staff and their family members, if included, look forward to the food, the music and the entertainment. Good...

Christian's celebrating the Christmas holiday often recognize the birth of Jesus. Reenacting the Nativity story on Christmas Eve is a fun way to teach children the Christmas story and a great way...

Every Christmas party needs a Santa Claus. You don't have to go out and master reindeer navigation to play the part. Here are some ideas for getting into the role.

One of the holiday traditions many families practice is baking Christmas cookies. It can be time consuming to produce an attractive array of differently flavored and shaped cookies. Time is short...

A more popular activity in decades past, Christmas caroling is a wonderful way to share the spirit of the holiday season. Caroling may require planning, but your efforts will provide joy to...

The holidays are all about celebrating tradition and creating memories. The ornament is a perfect symbol for this. Host an ornament exchange to start a new tradition while celebrating the holidays...

It's that time of year again--holidays, and it's your turn to prepare the dinner. You've brought the turkey and all the trimmings and you are ready to prepare the dinner, and lo and behold, your...

Companies are notorious for having annual holiday bashes for their employees and their spouses. The celebrations are typically full of mingling, live entertainment, and of course, food. Cater a...

What could be more fun than a pseudo Santa at the mike? Informal Christmas parties can be a ton of fun when karaoke is introduced to the mix. Fun and spirited, Christmas music includes many fun...

Christmas is the season of togetherness and giving. While it looks lovely on Christmas videos to go caroling in the neighborhood, many people don't get the chance to do this nowadays. To gain a...

Starting a Christmas Caroling group can be alot of fun when you have a variety of people who enjoy Christmas music and enjoy spreading cheer throughout their community during the holiday season....

Taking down Christmas tree lights at the end of the season can be a tedious chore or an easy task. The ease of this task depends on how you put them up in the first place. Always put the lights up...

Bells are ringing, holiday music is playing all around us; the Christmas season is drawing close. This is the time of the year most people look forward to, especially for the family gatherings...

Love home baked cookies but aren't able to fit baking into your hectic holiday schedule? Hosting a cookie exchange allows you the opportunity to relax with friends while enjoying an array of...

Learn how to make a nice stocking stuffer or great entertainment for children during the holiday season.

The luster of sterling silver makes it a favorite choice in jewelry, flatware and many other items. Keeping your sterling silver shining like new is not difficult but there are some do's and...

For many of us, the idea of entertaining a group of people causes unnecessary anxiety. We think that a holiday meal means cooking everything from scratch, using only our best china and linens and...

One of the best things about Christmas is getting together with your family. However, what if you’ve never hosted a family get-together on Christmas. It can be quite stressful. Here is how to host...

Sharing meals with family and friends is part of what makes the holiday season so special. Show your guests how much you care by setting the perfect holiday table. With a few simple steps, you can...

From the end of November to the start of the new year is our culture' s favorite time of the year to catch up with lost relatives and re-new friendships. Planning ahead is key to acquire a festive...

One of the best parts of the holiday season is gathering with family members and spending quality time together. However, this is also often the worst part. By following these helpful tips, you...

Navigating the dinner table with friends and family during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or New Year's holidays can be as treacherous as skipping through a mine field--unless you...

So you're hosting the holiday meal this year. Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or New Year's Day, here are some tips on how to be an excellent one.

Here are some ideas for holiday survival during the crazed "holidaze". (Just a footnote to all you Vicodin-popping "House" lookalikes and wannabes, when I say without narcotics, I mean without...

Christmas time holds special memories for everyone. Sometimes these can be painful memories. Try to make the most of Christmas no matter what painful memories you may have. Christmas is a time to...

Holidays are meant to be a celebration of happier times and good eating. When families and friends get together and take part in sharing and giving. During these times most of us smile and...

When the holidays come around, many of us find ourselves entertaining family and friends more often. The most versatile of parties--the potluck--can still be a headache to the inexperienced. By...

Christmas is the season for giving, so why not give your boyfriend a holiday he'll never forget. By choosing the right foods, decorations, drinks and gifts, you can create an intimate and sexy...

Poetry is a great way to speak about Christmas and Jesus' birth at church. It can be a story to inspire everybody about the true meaning of Christmas. Writing a Christmas poem is an inspiring...

As much as we all love to celebrate during the holidays, they are the busiest time of year. People are often so busy preparing the family holiday and fretting about getting things done that they...

The joyous season of the year is approaching and we have so much to appreciate. The joy of the season mean so much to so many and it is the reason we enjoy the process of giving. This article is...

When you think of the Holidays do you think of warm moments by the fireplace with your family? Do calm family dinners make your heart smile? Does everyone in your family have perfect kids? Do...

Delight your guests by setting your holiday table with a winter theme created by the children in your family. Even children as young as three or four can make these whimsical and delicious...

Planning for a grand Christmas dinner can be quite an undertaking, but altering the way in which you present your traditional dinner can make all the difference for the environment and your...

The holiday season is the most joyous time of year for many of us. But, simply because you're related to someone, it doesn't mean you get along with them. For many families, the holidays are the...

Kick off Christmas early by throwing a Secret Santa party. Invite your friends, throw up some Christmas decorations and crack open the eggnog.

You can decorate your home at the holidays and make it look beautiful. You can make sure the centerpieces are to perfection and each candle is impeccably lit. But you have not completed the task...