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Holiday entertaining ideas

Here's your guide to seamless party planning and easy holiday entertaining. From menus and recipes, to advice on being the best hostess you can be, don't invite anyone over for holiday fun before consulting these articles.

By Dayna Boyer

The holidays are supposed to be a magical time of year, but holiday entertaining can be stressful with too much to do and not enough time to get it all done. Here's your one-stop guide to holiday entertaining, full of entertaining tips for the hostess, as well as advice for the guest.

Holiday entertaining tips
Easy, inexpensive entertaining for the holidays
From food to drinks and decorating, there are easy and cheap ways to entertain holiday guests without sacrificing style. Read on for smart ways to be the hostess with the mostest.

Easy entertaining
Entertaining a group doesn't have to be stressful. A little planning can make your next dinner party a success.

Entertaining made easy
A sophisticated yet easy-to-manage menu -- perfect for your next dinner party.

Bonnie Stern's entertaining basics
A little advice from a pro can go a long way.

For the harried hostess
8 ways to be a happy holiday hostess
Rely on sage advice to keep from turning into the hostess from hell.

Advice for the holiday hostess
You'll be stress-free and singing joy to the world with 10 great ways to ease entertaining angst.

The responsible host's guide to good cheer
10 tips for hosting safe festive celebrations

For the frenzied guest
Be the best holiday guest
Seven ways to make sure you're invited back next year.

Be a hospitable host and a gracious guest

Top 10 gifts for the holiday hostess
Surprise your holiday hostess with a special gift from your heart to hers.

Easy entertaining menus
Bar basics
From designing your bar to stocking it, this handy guide will have you raising your glass to keeping it stylish and simple.

Realistic recipes for holiday entertaining
Five luxurious main courses and four veggie sides to impress guests

A party menu
Whether for a birthday buffet or a celebration get-together, finger foods and cake get the party started.

Share your own entertaining tips on our forums for your chance to win modern martini glasses.

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