Gearing Up for Holiday Guests

Christmas means happy times with family and friends. Your home is decorated for the occasion, food is cooking, children are excited, and adults are rushing around trying to get everything ready for the big day!

Be sure that you decorate your home and tree for the people who will enjoy it. Don't put out heirloom Christmas decorations that can't be touched if children will be touching everything. Don't set your table with the finest linens if food will be messy. Don't use your favorite holiday china for little children who might break them!

When preparing for Christmas, keep in mind that the most important part of the holiday is family and friends gathering together to celebrate this special season. Do what you can to help make everyone feel comfortable and welcome.

• Entertain Christmas House Guests in Comfort and Style
  

  • Offer a Comfortable Guest Room
    Find helpful hints on putting together a perfect guest room where visitors will feel welcome, comfortable, and really special.

  • Plan Ahead to Enjoy Your House Guests
    Read some ideas on ways to stay cool, calm, and collected through the holidays, even if your house is full of guests, looking for things to do and food to eat.

  • Start Christmas Traditions to Last a Lifetime
    There's no time like the present (if you haven't already done so) to create traditions for your Christmas celebration. Our ideas will get you started on a lifetime of traditions that will make Christmas really special for everyone in your family.

• Celebrate With a Christmas Party
  

  • Christmas Party Ideas
    Are you one who would rather stay home on a cold winter's eve than go to another Christmas party? We'll give you some ideas for Christmas parties that are unique, fun, and really memorable.

  • Choose a Theme for Your Christmas Party or Tree
    Read how to choose a theme for your Christmas tree or house decorations. Plan a party based on snow, angels, Santas, travel, pets, or food. Find more ideas for themes for Christmas decorating.

  • Decorate Your Home for a Memorable Holiday Party
    Find some simple tips in this How-To on decorating for a Christmas party. Get out the candles, bows, and glitter, and you'll be on your way!

  • Put Together a Centerpiece
    Using simple materials and our instructions, you'll see how easy it is to create a beautiful centerpiece arrangement for your Christmas table.

• Beautiful Holiday Tables
  

  • Top Choices for Christmas China
    See our choices for beautiful Christmas tableware. You'll be amazed how wonderful a table looks when set with special dishes.

  • Festive Napkin Folds for Your Holiday Table
    Our easy tutorials will have you folding like a pro in no time at all.

  • Holiday Table Settings That Sparkle
    You'll find four pages of photos of beautiful Christmas table settings. Use glitter, greenery, candles, and the ideas here to create your own beautiful holiday table.

  ~ Coral Nafie

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