holidays

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 […]

Skye McAlpine’s passion for bringing people together is at the heart of everything she does, so it’s no surprise that hosting a holiday party full of festive cocktails, decadent food, and as many loved ones as possible is […]

A Friendsgiving celebration brings the traditional components of Thanksgiving to a gathering unique to you and your crew. You can celebrate this less-formal version of Turkey Day anytime in November and with anyone—think friends, coworkers, or your book […]

As another year of the Hebrew calendar comes to a close, it’s time to look back and reflect. Rosh Hashanah, aka the Jewish New Year, brings with it the opportunity to count your blessings and improve your spiritual […]

For Hindus all around the world, Diwali (Divali or Deepavali) is the biggest festival on the calendar each year. During the days leading up to Diwali, friends, and coworkers exchange gifts of dry fruits, sweets, and precious metals. […]

Roasted turkey, tart cranberry sauce, buttery potatoes, and sweet pumpkin pie are all you really need to bring hungry guests to your Thanksgiving table—but a themed Thanksgiving invitation will get them there in style.  Whether your Turkey Day […]

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 […]

After a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, everyone looks forward to the joyful celebrations that Eid-al-Fitr brings. It truly is a festival of good deeds, gratitude, and joy, and is celebrated best with lively social gatherings. That […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s almost that sweet spot of summer when the air is filled with the smell of barbecues and the sounds of ice cream truck jingles. Your freezer is stocked with popsicles, the neighbor’s front porch is sporting patriotic […]

Some people are just naturally good at starting (and holding up their end of) conversations in social settings. From partying with people they’ve just met, to mingling with colleagues at an office event, they’re chatting up a storm […]

What’s more delightful than stowing away our winter coats and seeing tulips and crocuses appear in the garden each spring? For those who celebrate, an enthusiastic and expertly executed Easter egg hunt is perhaps the only springtime tradition […]

Molly Yeh, cookbook author, blogger, and star of the Food Network series Girl Meets Farm, loves cooking food from her Jewish heritage, and this is especially true at Hanukkah. Here she shares some of her favorites to cook for […]

The designers, illustrators, and art directors behind the delightfully festive holiday greeting cards and invitations at Paperless Post start turning the office into a holiday workshop every summer. On a normal day in August, you might find tinsel, […]