Christmas parties
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Holidays
11 fun Christmas party games folks from one to 92 will love
Winter is nearly upon us, and you know what that means: Cold days, long nights, and of course, Christmas parties. If you want to liven up one of those chilly winter evenings with a merry and bright holiday […]
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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
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 […]
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Holidays
30 Christmas party appetizers and drinks to serve for a festive holiday
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 […]
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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
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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Holidays
How to host a white elephant party that’s (actually) fun
The air is chilly, the morning grass is frosty, and the pumpkins are adding warmth and color to the front steps. This can only mean one thing: the season for scheming up holiday party ideas is upon us. […]
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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
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
30 Christmas party decoration ideas to deck the halls
With mistletoe, holly, and everything jolly—and the cheery Christmas tunes you’re beginning to hear everywhere—there’s no doubt the holiday season is upon us. As the season approaches, there will be a massive amount of holiday shopping, sugar cookie […]
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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 […]
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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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Etiquette
What to bring to a Christmas party: A guide to food and gift etiquette for holiday partygoers
‘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, […]
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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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Holidays
Fresh takes on classic recipes for a Christmas cookie swap party
Christmas cookies are one of the highlights of the holiday season. Each year we see hosts, understandably, love a Christmas cookie swap party. A little bit of logistical work upfront will make the party easy to host. This […]