Holidays

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 […]

New Year’s Eve brings about a sense of nostalgia as we reflect on memories made, vacations taken, and milestones achieved over the past year. It’s the perfect excuse to gather together with family, friends, or neighbors to toast […]

New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the ups and downs of the past 365 days, welcome bright new beginnings, and create your list of New Year’s resolutions—you know, the ones you miraculously forget about by […]

The perfect Christmas card is heartwarming, inspirational, and uplifting—right? Not necessarily. If you and your loved ones tend to roll your eyes at all that mushy stuff, sentimental Christmas cards probably aren’t for you. That’s when it’s time […]

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,’ but it’s not quite as relatable during a white elephant gift swap. They usually play out the same way. There’s a handful of quality gifts everyone […]

There’s a reason the Christmas season is so often described as magical, and it’s not just because of all the gifts—it’s the food. The delicious, aromatic flavors of peppermint, rosemary, cranberry, and cinnamon help define that magic at […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

‘Tis the season of holiday parties, 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 example, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Welcome back to Party People, our new series about how to plan, throw, and attend parties properly—as told by folk who know how to get down like it’s their job (and for some, it actually is). From entertaining […]